The Ford Edge has been mildly refreshed for the new model year. It comes with standard equipment that includes AWD, Ford Co-Pilot 360, and SYNC 4A. The Ford Edge is a midsize SUV that comes in five different trims. Let’s take a look at some of the key features for each trim and which one might be right for your needs.
SE and SEL Trims
The SE and SEL trims are the two lowest trims of the Ford Edge. The SE trim starts at $35,395 and comes with a long list of standard features, including AWD, a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine that makes 250 horsepower, several driver assistance features, LED lights, and much more. The SEL trim is the next step up and it starts at $37,695. This trim has all the features of the base trim but adds new features such as heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated outside mirrors, and EasyFold second-row seats. The main difference between this trim and the base trim is some extra interior niceties and aesthetics.
ST-Line and Titanium Trims
The ST-Line is the middle trim of the Ford Edge, and it starts at $41,495. It includes most features from the SEL trim, plus a number of new features such as larger 20-inch wheels, a wireless charging pad, a remote start system, a power liftgate, and LED fog lights. When it comes to jumping trims from the base, the ST-Line is a good choice as it comes with many additional features that are both functional and visual. The Titanium is another option that costs the same as the ST-Line. It has some similar features to the ST-Line, but adds rain-sensing wipers and a 12-speaker Bose sound system. The main difference between these two trims is that the Titanium has 19-inch wheels instead of 20-inch.
The ST Top Trim
Finally, we get to the top trim of the Ford Edge in the ST. This trim starts at $44,195, so not that much higher than the middle trims. The main reason to buy this trim is that it comes with a 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6 engine that puts out 335 horsepower, which is quite a bit more than the standard engine. It also comes with 20-inch wheels, a 12-speaker B&O audio system, leather seat trim, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. Because there isn’t a huge price difference between the top trim and the two middle trims, if you really want the more powerful engine, this is the way to go.
When it comes to choosing between the trims, it will largely depend on your budget and what kind of power you need. If the standard four-cylinder is plenty for your needs, then staying with the base trim is probably good enough. The top trim is about $10,000 more, but you’ll get a lot more than just V6 power with the long list of standard niceties and visual upgrades.