2021 Ford Expedition King Ranch vs. Platinum
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Ford Expedition King Ranch and 2021 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 2021 Ford Expedition King Ranch and the 2021 Ford Expedition Platinum.
When we compare the 2021 Ford Expedition King Ranch's and the 2021 Ford Expedition Platinum's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ford Expedition King Ranch has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2021 Ford Expedition Platinum has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2021 Ford Expedition King Ranch and 2021 Ford Expedition Platinum have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2021 Ford Expedition King Ranch's and the 2021 Ford Expedition Platinum's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2021 Ford Expedition King Ranch ranges from $34,867 to $57,748 while a used 2021 Ford Expedition Platinum is priced between $35,500 to $56,490.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2021 Ford Expedition King Ranch and the 2021 Ford Expedition Platinum both lose 56.9 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Expedition is 7.6 out of 10. Ford Expedition is ranked 6 out of 12 Best Large SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 33 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the Ford Expedition is ranked 16 and the Ford Expedition is ranked 16 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Ford Expedition is 7.5 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Ford Expedition King Ranch’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the 2021 Ford Expedition Platinum base engine makes 400 horsepower. Both the King Ranch and the Platinum are rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 536 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:
73335
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
54102
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
44000 - 85665
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
74375
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
54102
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
44000 - 85665
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
45757
Price Range:
34867 - 57748
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
49033
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
32291 - 82282
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
32
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
84500
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
46226
Price Range:
35500 - 56490
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
49033
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
32291 - 82282
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
66
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
75770
# Good or Great Deals:
42
Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Ford Expedition King Ranch
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
6.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
4.8 - 14.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.163
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Ford Expedition Platinum
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
6.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
4.8 - 14.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.163
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.019761861765065
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
8.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 15.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.019761861765065
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
8.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 15.5
Ford Expedition Rankings
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30 out of / 33Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Ford Expedition Trim Levels
Limited, Platinum, XL, XL STX, XLT
Other Ford Expedition Trim Levels
King Ranch, Limited, XL, XL STX, 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 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 @ 2250 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 @ 2250 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 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 536 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 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 536 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Air Suspension:
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
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
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:
9.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5443 lbs
Width:
93.4 inches
Height:
76.6 inches
Length:
210 inches
Wheelbase:
122.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
285/45R22
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
285/45R22
