2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2006 Ford Expedition
When we compare the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe's and the 2006 Ford Expedition's specifications and ratings, the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and resale value. The 2006 Ford Expedition has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe's and the 2006 Ford Expedition's specifications and ratings, the 2006 Ford Expedition is a better car than the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe.
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2006 Ford Expedition Pricing
A used 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe ranges from $4,412 to $13,172 while a used 2006 Ford Expedition is priced between $3,502 to $10,998.
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2006 Ford Expedition Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe loses 41.1 percent of its value and the 2006 Ford Expedition loses 52.4 percent of its value. This means the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe retains 11.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2006 Ford Expedition.
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2006 Ford Expedition Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Tahoe is 8.2 out of 10 while the Ford Expedition's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Tahoe being ranked 4 out of 10 Best Large SUVs and the Ford Expedition being ranked 3 out of 10. Out of 17 Best 8-seater SUVs, the Chevrolet Tahoe is ranked 8 and the Ford Expedition is ranked 5. The Chevrolet Tahoe is also ranked 15 out of 30 Best SUVs with 3 Rows while the Ford Expedition is ranked 7 out of 30.
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2006 Ford Expedition Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Tahoe is 8.9 out of 10. For the Ford Expedition the reliability rating is 9.0 out of 10. This gives the Ford Expedition a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Tahoe.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe’s base engine makes 285 horsepower, and the 2006 Ford Expedition base engine makes 300 horsepower. The Tahoe is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. The Expedition is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 476 miles. This gives the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2006 Ford Expedition. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2006 Ford Expedition has higher safety ratings than the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
4412 - 13172
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.41117
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
3502 - 10998
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.524418
Chevrolet Tahoe Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2278 / 10
Reliability:
8.883401 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.604573 / 10
Reliability:
9.013721 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Chevrolet Tahoe Rankings
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54 out of / 56Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Trim Levels
LS, LT, Z71
2006 Ford Expedition Trim Levels
SSV Fleet, XLS, XLT, XLT Sport, Eddie Bauer, King Ranch, Limited
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
285 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7700 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
365 foot-lbs @ 3750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8900 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 476 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
104.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64 inches
Cargo Space:
20.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4978 lbs
Width:
78.8 inches
Height:
74.8 inches
Length:
198.8 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5352 lbs
Width:
78 inches
Height:
76 inches
Length:
205 inches
Wheelbase:
119 inches
Ground Clearance:
9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/75R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R17