2018 Ford Expedition Limited vs. Platinum
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Ford Expedition Limited and 2018 Ford Expedition Platinum contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Ford Expedition Limited and the 2018 Ford Expedition Platinum.
When comparing the 2018 Ford Expedition Limited's and the 2018 Ford Expedition Platinum's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Ford Expedition Limited has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 Ford Expedition Platinum has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2018 Ford Expedition Limited and 2018 Ford Expedition Platinum have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2018 Ford Expedition Limited's and the 2018 Ford Expedition Platinum's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2018 Ford Expedition Limited ranges from $22,999 to $37,983 while a used 2018 Ford Expedition Platinum is priced between $26,560 to $44,120.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Ford Expedition Limited and the 2018 Ford Expedition Platinum both lose 53.5 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Expedition is 8.7 out of 10. Ford Expedition is ranked 3 out of 13 Best Large SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the Ford Expedition is ranked 6 and the Ford Expedition is ranked 6 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Ford Expedition is 9.0 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Ford Expedition Limited’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the 2018 Ford Expedition Platinum base engine makes 400 horsepower. Both the Limited and the Platinum are rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 559 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Expedition has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$62,675
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$50,254
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$30,285 - $84,565
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$73,030
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$50,254
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$30,285 - $84,565
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,909
Price Range:
$22,999 - $37,983
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$33,764
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$19,178 - $63,698
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
138
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
94,687
# Good or Great Deals:
87
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$35,354
Price Range:
$26,560 - $44,120
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$33,764
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$19,178 - $63,698
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
54
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
87,863
# Good or Great Deals:
27
Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Ford Expedition Limited
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
4.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
3.7 - 7.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
54%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Ford Expedition Platinum
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
4.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
3.7 - 7.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
54%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 8.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 8.2
Ford Expedition Rankings
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33 out of / 39Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Ford Expedition Trim Levels
Platinum, XL Fleet, XLT
Other Ford Expedition Trim Levels
Limited, XL Fleet, XLT
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 / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
375 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
470 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
480 foot-lbs @ 3250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 559 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 559 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
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 Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Cargo Space:
20.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
104.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
192.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Cargo Space:
20.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
104.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
192.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5443 lbs
Width:
93.4 inches
Height:
76.6 inches
Length:
210 inches
Wheelbase:
122.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5443 lbs
Width:
93.4 inches
Height:
76.6 inches
Length:
210 inches
Wheelbase:
122.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/55R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
285/45R22
