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Ford Expedition vs. GMC Suburban

In comparing the Ford Expedition's and the GMC Suburban's specifications and ratings, The GMC Suburban has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Ford Expedition and GMC Suburban have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Ford Expedition's and the GMC Suburban's specifications and ratings, the GMC Suburban is a better car than the Ford Expedition.

Ford Expedition vs. GMC Suburban Pricing

A used 1999 Ford Expedition ranges from $2,498 to $10,140 while a used 1999 GMC Suburban is priced between $2,496 to $18,741.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Ford Expedition’s base engine makes 240 horsepower, and the GMC Suburban base engine makes 255 horsepower. Both the Expedition and the Suburban are rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 442 and 714 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.

Safety Ratings Comparison

The Ford Expedition has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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Model & Pricing
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1999 Ford Expedition
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Pricing

New Asking Price:

-

Used Asking Price:

$2,498 - $10,140

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

52.4%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

-

Used Asking Price:

$2,496 - $18,741

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

9.0 / 10

Retained Value:

6.8 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

GMC Suburban Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

Ford Expedition Rankings

Best 5-seater SUVs for Towing

1 / 55

Most Comfortable 5-seater SUVs

1 / 55

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 30

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

1 / 30

8-seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

1 / 16

Best 8-seater SUVs for Towing

1 / 16

Best Off-road 8-seater SUVs

1 / 16

Best American SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 13

Safest Large SUVs

1 / 10

Best Large SUVs for Towing

1 / 10

Best Off-road Large SUVs

1 / 10

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

1 / 10

Best American 8-seater SUVs

1 / 7

Best American Large SUVs

1 / 7

5-seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 55

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

2 / 30

Best 5-seater SUVs for Tall People

3 / 55

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 30

Best Large SUVs

3 / 10

Most Reliable Large SUVs

3 / 10

5-seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

4 / 55

Best Off-road 5-seater SUVs

4 / 55

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 30

Best American 5-seater SUVs

4 / 22

Most Affordable Large SUVs

4 / 8

Best Large SUVs for the Money

4 / 7

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 30

Best 8-seater SUVs

5 / 16

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

5 / 10

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

5 / 10

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

5 / 10

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

6 / 30

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 30

Best 8-seater SUVs for Tall People

6 / 16

Most Comfortable 8-seater SUVs

6 / 16

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 30

8-seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 16

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 10

Best 5-seater SUVs

9 / 55

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

10 / 10

Most Affordable 8-seater SUVs

11 / 15

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

13 / 16

8-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

15 / 16

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

21 / 30

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

22 / 26

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

26 / 30

5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

51 / 55

Most Affordable 5-seater SUVs

52 / 53

GMC Suburban Rankings

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Diesel, Gasoline

Ford Expedition Trim Levels

Eddie Bauer, XLT

GMC Suburban Trim Levels

C1500, C1500 SLE, C1500 SLT, C2500, C2500 SLE, C2500 SLT, K1500, K1500 SLE, K1500 SLT, K2500, K2500 SLE, K2500 SLT

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

240 hp @ 4750 rpm

Torque:

293 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm

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

Not yet available

Towing capacity:

5900 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

255 hp @ 4600 rpm

Torque:

330 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm

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

0.053 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

4.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

8

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / 4WD

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


12 / 17 / 14

Range (city/hwy):

312 / 442 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

5.7 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

8

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / 4WD

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


12 / 17 / 14

Range (city/hwy):

504 / 714 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple Car Play:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Keyless Entry:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple Car Play:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

N/A

Navigation System:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Equipment

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

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 Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Equipment

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

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 Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

63.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

64.4 inches

Cargo Space:

Not yet available

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

65 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

36.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

65 inches

Cargo Space:

Not yet available

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

Not yet available

Width:

78.6 inches

Height:

74.3 inches

Length:

204.6 inches

Wheelbase:

119.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4820 lbs

Width:

76.7 inches

Height:

71.3 inches

Length:

219.5 inches

Wheelbase:

131.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.6 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

Not yet available

Wheel Type:

Not yet available

Tire Size:

Not yet available

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