Ford Expedition vs. GMC Yukon XL
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Expedition and GMC Yukon XL 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 GMC Yukon XL.
When we compare the Ford Expedition's and the GMC Yukon XL's specifications and ratings, the Ford Expedition has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. The GMC Yukon XL has the advantage in the areas of reliability and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Ford Expedition's and the GMC Yukon XL's specifications and ratings, the Ford Expedition is a better car than the GMC Yukon XL.
Pricing: A used 2024 Ford Expedition ranges from $60,439 to $87,113 while a used 2024 GMC Yukon XL is priced between $70,389 to $127,991. For a new model, the Ford Expedition's price is between $63,191 and $88,644, with the GMC Yukon XL priced between $71,924 and $104,845.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Expedition loses 53.5 percent of its value and the GMC Yukon XL loses 52.1 percent of its value. This means the GMC Yukon XL retains 1.4 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 8.7 out of 10 while the GMC Yukon XL's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Ford Expedition being ranked 3 out of 13 Best Large SUVs and the GMC Yukon XL being ranked 8 out of 13. Out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the Ford Expedition is ranked 6 and the GMC Yukon XL is ranked 23.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Expedition is 9.0 out of 10. For the GMC Yukon XL the reliability rating is 9.0 out of 10. This gives the GMC Yukon XL a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Expedition.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Expedition’s base engine makes 380 horsepower, and the GMC Yukon XL base engine makes 355 horsepower. The Expedition is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 536 miles. The Yukon XL is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 560 miles.This gives the Ford Expedition the advantage in fuel efficiency and the GMC Yukon XL the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Expedition and GMC Yukon XL are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford Expedition has higher safety ratings than the GMC Yukon XL, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$63,191 - $88,644
Starting MSRP:
$54,555
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$53,950
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$34,520 - $61,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$71,924 - $104,845
Starting MSRP:
$61,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$53,950
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$34,520 - $61,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$72,084
Price Range:
$60,439 - $87,113
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$73,614
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$43,593 - $93,518
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5,666
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
397
# Good or Great Deals:
81
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$93,518
Price Range:
$70,389 - $127,991
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$73,614
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$43,593 - $93,518
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3,973
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
194
# Good or Great Deals:
48
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$29,542
Depreciation %:
54.2%
Resale Value $:
$25,013
Residual Value %:
45.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)
52.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)
48.8% - 57.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$32,339
Depreciation %:
52.8%
Resale Value $:
$28,861
Residual Value %:
47.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)
52.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)
48.8% - 57.5%
Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
GMC Yukon XL Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Expedition
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
10
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
9.7 - 10.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
54.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Yukon XL
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
10
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
9.7 - 10.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
65.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 2.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 2.2
Ford Expedition Rankings
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33 out of / 39GMC Yukon XL Rankings
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6 out of / 39Ranking
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8 out of / 39Ranking
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31 out of / 39Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Ford Expedition Trim Levels
King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, Timberline, XL, XL STX, XLT
GMC Yukon XL Trim Levels
AT4, Denali, Denali Ultimate, SLE, SLT
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:
3 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:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
380 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
470 foot-lbs @ 2250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7800 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:
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):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
420 / 560 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
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 outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
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 outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
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
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
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:
42.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Cargo Space:
41.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
144.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5368 lbs
Width:
93.4 inches
Height:
76.6 inches
Length:
210 inches
Wheelbase:
122.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5633 lbs
Width:
81 inches
Height:
76.5 inches
Length:
225.2 inches
Wheelbase:
134.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P275/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
265/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Stone Blue
Green
Wild Green
Red
Jewel Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat / Race Red
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Midnight Blue Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Silver
Not available
White
Summit White
Beige
Pearl Beige Metallic
Gray
Sterling Metallic / Titanium Rush Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black Onyx
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Dark Walnut/Slate
