Ford Expedition XL vs. XLT
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Expedition XL and Ford Expedition XLT 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 XL and the Ford Expedition XLT.
In comparing the Ford Expedition XL's and the Ford Expedition XLT's specifications and ratings, the Ford Expedition XL has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The Ford Expedition XL and Ford Expedition XLT have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Expedition XL's and the Ford Expedition XLT's specifications and ratings, the Ford Expedition XL is a better car than the Ford Expedition XLT.
Pricing: For a new model, the Ford Expedition XL's price is between $56,290 and $59,446, with the Ford Expedition XLT priced between $61,838 and $73,274.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Ford Expedition XL and the Ford Expedition XLT both lose 53.5 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Expedition is 8.7 out of 10. Ford Expedition is ranked 3 out of 13 Best Large SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the Ford Expedition is ranked 6 and the Ford Expedition is ranked 6 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Ford Expedition is 9.0 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Ford Expedition XL and the Ford Expedition XLT makes 380 horsepower. Both the XL and the XLT 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:
$56,290 - $59,446
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:
$61,838 - $73,274
Starting MSRP:
$59,590
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:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$73,614
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$43,593 - $93,518
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
28
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
22
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$65,417
Price Range:
$59,065 - $72,019
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$73,614
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$43,593 - $93,518
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,171
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
693
# Good or Great Deals:
57
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 $:
$32,268
Depreciation %:
54.2%
Resale Value $:
$27,322
Residual Value %:
45.8%
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
Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Expedition XL
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%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Expedition XLT
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%
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:
2.2
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 / 39Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Ford Expedition Trim Levels
King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, Timberline, XL STX, XLT
Other Ford Expedition Trim Levels
King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, Timberline, XL, XL STX
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:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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:
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
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
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:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
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:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
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:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
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:
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:
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:
5368 lbs
Width:
93.4 inches
Height:
76.6 inches
Length:
210 inches
Wheelbase:
122.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.8 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:
P275/65R18
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
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black Onyx
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
