Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Traverse
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Expedition and Chevrolet Traverse 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 Ford Expedition and the Chevrolet Traverse.
When comparing the Ford Expedition's and the Chevrolet Traverse's specifications and ratings, the Ford Expedition has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Chevrolet Traverse has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and overall quality score. The Ford Expedition and Chevrolet Traverse have the same Based on this comparison of the Ford Expedition's and the Chevrolet Traverse's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Traverse is a better car than the Ford Expedition.
Pricing: A used 2025 Ford Expedition ranges from $64,510 to $87,670 while a used 2026 Chevrolet Traverse is priced between $40,548 to $60,544. For a new model, the Ford Expedition's price is between $67,086 and $89,397, with the Chevrolet Traverse priced between $42,818 and $61,092.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Expedition loses 56.9 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Traverse loses 51.9 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Traverse retains 5.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Expedition.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Expedition is 7.6 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Traverse's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Ford Expedition being ranked 14 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Chevrolet Traverse being ranked 12 out of 34.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Ford Expedition and Chevrolet Traverse is 7.5 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Expedition’s base engine makes 400 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Traverse base engine makes 328 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Expedition and Chevrolet Traverse are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford Expedition has higher safety ratings than the Chevrolet Traverse, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.81 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
67086 - 89397
Starting MSRP:
57345
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
67138
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
53000 - 101945
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
42818 - 61092
Starting MSRP:
40800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
39270
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
32190 - 44750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
76700
Price Range:
64510 - 87670
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
80211
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
71641 - 90487
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
50800
Price Range:
40548 - 60544
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
51972
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
50800 - 55009
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
32774
Depreciation %:
0.57152155
Resale Value $:
24571
Residual Value %:
0.42847844999999996
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)
0.56272363
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)
0.47365125 - 0.60547456
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
21238
Depreciation %:
0.52054536
Resale Value $:
19562
Residual Value %:
0.47945464000000004
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.51651297
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.36117337 - 0.54113436
Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Traverse Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Expedition
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
8.8 - 11.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.163
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Traverse
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
8.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.8 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.105
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.1372790096552725
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.5 - 6.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford Expedition Rankings
Ranking
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4 out of / 34Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
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5 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
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8 out of / 34Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 34Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 34Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
14 out of / 34Ranking
15 out of / 34Ranking
16 out of / 34Ranking
16 out of / 30Ranking
18 out of / 34Ranking
21 out of / 30Ranking
26 out of / 34Ranking
32 out of / 34Chevrolet Traverse Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 34Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 34Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 30Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 34Ranking
12 out of / 34Ranking
12 out of / 34Ranking
13 out of / 32Ranking
14 out of / 34Ranking
14 out of / 32Ranking
14 out of / 28Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
16 out of / 34Ranking
17 out of / 30Ranking
18 out of / 34Ranking
20 out of / 34Ranking
21 out of / 34Ranking
22 out of / 34Ranking
22 out of / 32Ranking
23 out of / 32Ranking
23 out of / 28Ranking
25 out of / 32Ranking
28 out of / 67Ranking
28 out of / 67Ranking
29 out of / 34Ranking
31 out of / 56Ranking
41 out of / 67Ranking
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45 out of / 67Ranking
53 out of / 56Ranking
58 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Expedition Trim Levels
Active, King Ranch, Platinum, Tremor, XL SSV
Chevrolet Traverse Trim Levels
High Country, LT, RS, Z71
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.81 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
480 foot-lbs @ 3300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
328 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
326 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4 / 4X2
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
354 / 519 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Quad Seats:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Cargo Space:
21.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
108.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
196.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
62.2 inches
Cargo Space:
22.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
97.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5668 lbs
Width:
94.6 inches
Height:
78 inches
Length:
209.9 inches
Wheelbase:
122.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4504 lbs
Width:
87.9 inches
Height:
70.9 inches
Length:
204.5 inches
Wheelbase:
121 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R18E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
255/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Stone Blue
Gray
Dark Matter Gray
Silver
Space Silver
White
Oxford White
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Lakeshore Blue Metallic
Gray
Sterling Gray Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Polar White Tricoat / Summit White
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Jet Black / Jet Black/Gideon
