2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
When comparing the 2009 Ford Expedition's and the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe's specifications and ratings, the 2009 Ford Expedition has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, interior volume and overall quality score. The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2009 Ford Expedition's and the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe's specifications and ratings, the 2009 Ford Expedition is a better car than the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Pricing
A used 2009 Ford Expedition ranges from $4,008 to $12,970 while a used 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is priced between $6,993 to $17,499.
2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2009 Ford Expedition loses 52.4 percent of its value and the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe loses 41.1 percent of its value. This means the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe retains 11.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2009 Ford Expedition.
2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Expedition is 8.6 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Tahoe's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Ford Expedition being ranked 3 out of 10 Best Large SUVs and the Chevrolet Tahoe being ranked 4 out of 10. Out of 17 Best 8-seater SUVs, the Ford Expedition is ranked 5 and the Chevrolet Tahoe is ranked 8. The Ford Expedition is also ranked 7 out of 30 Best SUVs with 3 Rows while the Chevrolet Tahoe is ranked 15 out of 30.
2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Expedition is 9.0 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Tahoe the reliability rating is 8.9 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 2009 Ford Expedition’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe base engine makes 320 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison
While both models are fullsize SUVs, the 2009 Ford Expedition has the advantage of offering more rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2009 Ford Expedition has higher safety ratings than the 2009 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:
4008 - 12970
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.524418
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
6993 - 17499
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.41117
Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.604573 / 10
Reliability:
9.013721 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Chevrolet Tahoe Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2278 / 10
Reliability:
8.883401 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Expedition Rankings
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54 out of / 56Chevrolet Tahoe Rankings
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20 out of / 30Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline, Hybrid
2009 Ford Expedition Trim Levels
Eddie Bauer, King Ranch, Limited, SSV Fleet, XLT
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Trim Levels
LS, LS XFE, LT, LT XFE, LTZ, Police, Special Service
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque:
365 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
320 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
340 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
10 / 14 / 11
Range (city/hwy):
392 / 560 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
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:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.7 inches
Cargo Space:
55 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
108.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
171.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Cargo Space:
16.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
108.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
108.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5569 lbs
Width:
91.8 inches
Height:
77.2 inches
Length:
206.5 inches
Wheelbase:
119 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5265 lbs
Width:
79 inches
Height:
73.9 inches
Length:
202 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/60R17