2019 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2019 Ford Expedition
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2019 Ford Expedition 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 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe and the 2019 Ford Expedition.
When we compare the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe's and the 2019 Ford Expedition's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and resale value. The 2019 Ford Expedition has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe's and the 2019 Ford Expedition's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Ford Expedition is a better car than the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Pricing: A used 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe ranges from $25,695 to $46,995 while a used 2019 Ford Expedition is priced between $25,995 to $45,874.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe loses 48.1 percent of its value and the 2019 Ford Expedition loses 53.5 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe retains 5.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 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 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Tahoe being ranked 5 out of 13 Best Large SUVs and the Ford Expedition being ranked 3 out of 13. Out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the Chevrolet Tahoe is ranked 18 and the Ford Expedition is ranked 6.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Tahoe is 9.1 out of 10. For the Ford Expedition the reliability rating is 9.0 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Tahoe a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Expedition.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe’s base engine makes 355 horsepower, and the 2019 Ford Expedition base engine makes 375 horsepower. The Tahoe is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 572 miles. The Expedition is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 559 miles.This gives the 2019 Ford Expedition the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe the advantage in maximum range. The Tahoe uses e85, regular unleaded, and the Expedition uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize SUVs, the 2019 Ford Expedition has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room and rear leg room. The 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2019 Ford Expedition has higher safety ratings than the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$42,765
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$50,691
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$30,575 - $85,165
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$48,530
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$50,691
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$30,575 - $85,165
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$35,234
Price Range:
$25,695 - $46,995
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$37,588
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$22,644 - $65,412
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
891
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
92,161
# Good or Great Deals:
428
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$35,448
Price Range:
$25,995 - $45,874
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$37,588
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$22,644 - $65,412
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
554
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
88,959
# Good or Great Deals:
281
Chevrolet Tahoe Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 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 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
5.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
4.7 - 8.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
69.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Ford Expedition
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
5.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
4.7 - 8.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
54.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 6.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 6.1
Chevrolet Tahoe Rankings
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33 out of / 39Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2019 Chevrolet Tahoe Trim Levels
Fleet, LS, LT, Police, Premier, Special Service
2019 Ford Expedition Trim Levels
Limited, Platinum, XL Fleet, XLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 72000 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):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4000 lbs
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
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):
11 / 17 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 572 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
E85, 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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.1 inches
Cargo Space:
51.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
111.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
172.4 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:
5223 lbs
Width:
80.5 inches
Height:
72.4 inches
Length:
204 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 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:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/60R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue Velvet Metallic / MSP Blue
Gray
Pepperdust Metallic / Satin Steel Metallic / Shadow Gray Metallic
Green
Deepwood Green Metallic / Woodland Green
Red
Dark Toreador Red / Siren Red Tintcoat / Victory Red
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Blue
Gray
Magnetic / Silver Spruce / Stone Gray
Green
Not available
Red
Race Red
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Beige
Medium Stone
