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2021 Ford Expedition vs. 2021 Jeep Cherokee

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Ford Expedition and 2021 Jeep Cherokee 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 and the 2021 Jeep Cherokee.

In comparing the 2021 Ford Expedition's and the 2021 Jeep Cherokee's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ford Expedition has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2021 Jeep Cherokee has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Ford Expedition's and the 2021 Jeep Cherokee's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ford Expedition is a better car than the 2021 Jeep Cherokee.

Pricing: A used 2021 Ford Expedition ranges from $35,000 to $56,281 while a used 2021 Jeep Cherokee is priced between $19,999 to $29,396.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Ford Expedition loses 53.5 percent of its value and the 2021 Jeep Cherokee loses 43.2 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Jeep Cherokee retains 10.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Ford Expedition.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Expedition is 8.7 out of 10 while the Jeep Cherokee's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Ford Expedition being ranked 3 out of 13 Best Large SUVs and the Jeep Cherokee being ranked 14 out of 19 Best Small SUVs.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Expedition is 9.0 out of 10. For the Jeep Cherokee the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Ford Expedition an advantage in reliability compared to the Jeep Cherokee.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Ford Expedition’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the 2021 Jeep Cherokee base engine makes 180 horsepower. The Expedition is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 536 miles. The Cherokee is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles.This gives the 2021 Jeep Cherokee the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2021 Ford Expedition the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The 2021 Ford Expedition, a fullsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2021 Ford Expedition has higher safety ratings than the 2021 Jeep Cherokee, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$49,625

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)

$54,102

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)

$44,000 - $85,665

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$27,890

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

$25,515

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$23,700 - $27,890

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$44,489

Price Range:

$35,000 - $56,281

Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)

$53,520

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)

$32,507 - $82,812

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

939

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

51,319

# Good or Great Deals:

229

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$25,097

Price Range:

$19,999 - $29,396

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

$24,444

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

$20,734 - $27,641

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1,632

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

40,362

# Good or Great Deals:

732

Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

9.0 / 10

Retained Value:

7.2 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Jeep Cherokee Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.8 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Ford Expedition

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.9

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)

7.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)

6.7 - 10.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

54.2%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Jeep Cherokee

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

7.8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)

7.9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)

6.9 - 10.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

21.6%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

5.3

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

5.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

1.6 - 14.6

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

4.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

1.7 - 13.9

Ford Expedition Rankings

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

1 / 39

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 39

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 39

Safest Large SUVs

1 / 13

Best Large SUVs for Towing

1 / 13

Best Off-road Large SUVs

1 / 13

Best Family Large SUVs

1 / 13

Most Affordable Large SUVs

2 / 10

Best Large SUVs Under $60k

2 / 7

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

2 / 7

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 39

Best Large SUVs

3 / 13

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

3 / 13

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

4 / 39

Best Large SUVs for the Money

4 / 6

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

5 / 13

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

5 / 13

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

6 / 13

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 39

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 13

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 39

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

8 / 13

Most Reliable Large SUVs

8 / 13

Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

8 / 13

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

9 / 39

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

13 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

19 / 21

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

25 / 34

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

29 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

33 / 39

Jeep Cherokee Rankings

Best Small SUVs for Towing

1 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

1 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $40k

1 / 1

Best Off-road Small SUVs

3 / 19

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

5 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

5 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs

10 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

11 / 18

Best Small SUVs for the Money

12 / 13

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

14 / 67

Best Small SUVs

14 / 19

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

14 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

15 / 30

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

16 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

16 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

17 / 19

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

19 / 19

Most Affordable Small SUVs

19 / 19

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

23 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

24 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

30 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs

38 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

40 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

41 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

44 / 59

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

51 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

53 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

53 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

55 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2021 Ford Expedition Trim Levels

King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, XL, XL STX, XLT

2021 Jeep Cherokee Trim Levels

80th Anniversary Edition, Altitude, Freedom, High Altitude, Latitude, Latitude Lux, Latitude Plus, Limited, Trailhawk

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):

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 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:

180 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

171 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.050 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

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:

2.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / 4X4

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


22 / 31 / 25

Range (city/hwy):

350 / 493 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Massage Seats:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Safety Features

Backup 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

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree 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:

63.6 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:

39.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.6 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.1 inches

Cargo Space:

25.8 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

54.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

128.0 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:

3590 lbs

Width:

73.2 inches

Height:

65.7 inches

Length:

183.1 inches

Wheelbase:

106.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.8 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy with painted accents

Tire Size:

275/65R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P225/60R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Agate Black

Blue

Antimatter Blue

Brown

Kodiak Brown

Gray

Magnetic

Red

Race Red

Silver

Iconic Silver

White

Oxford White

Beige

Not available

Green

Not available

Orange

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat

Blue

Slate Blue Pearl Coat

Brown

Not available

Gray

Sting-Gray Clear Coat

Red

Velvet Red Pearl Coat

Silver

Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat

White

Bright White Clear Coat

Beige

Light Brownstone Pearl Coat

Green

Olive Green Pearl Coat

Orange

Spitfire Orange Clear Coat

Interior Colors

Black

Ebony

Beige

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Beige

Black/Light Frost Beige

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