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Ford Expedition XL vs. GMC Yukon XL Denali

When comparing the Ford Expedition XL's and the GMC Yukon XL Denali's specifications and ratings, the Ford Expedition XL 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, reliability and overall quality score. The GMC Yukon XL Denali has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Expedition XL's and the GMC Yukon XL Denali's specifications and ratings, the Ford Expedition XL is a better car than the GMC Yukon XL Denali.

Ford Expedition XL vs. GMC Yukon XL Denali Pricing

A used 2023 Ford Expedition XL ranges from $55,620 to $60,867 while a used 2023 GMC Yukon XL Denali is priced between $82,993 to $102,988. For a new model, the Ford Expedition XL's price is between $56,815 and $62,121, with the GMC Yukon XL Denali priced between $83,380 and $98,047.

Ford Expedition XL vs. GMC Yukon XL Denali Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Expedition XL loses 52.4 percent of its value and the GMC Yukon XL Denali loses 46.9 percent of its value. This means the GMC Yukon XL Denali retains 5.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Expedition XL.

Ford Expedition XL vs. GMC Yukon XL Denali Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Expedition is 8.6 out of 10 while the GMC Yukon XL's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Ford Expedition being ranked 3 out of 10 Best Large SUVs and the GMC Yukon XL being ranked 7 out of 10. Out of 30 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the Ford Expedition is ranked 5 and the GMC Yukon XL is ranked 17. The Ford Expedition is also ranked 5 out of 16 Best 8-seater SUVs while the GMC Yukon XL is ranked 11 out of 16.

Ford Expedition XL vs. GMC Yukon XL Denali Reliability Rating

iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Expedition is 9.0 out of 10. For the GMC Yukon XL the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the Ford Expedition a slight advantage in reliability compared to the GMC Yukon XL.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Ford Expedition XL’s base engine makes 380 horsepower, and the GMC Yukon XL Denali base engine makes 420 horsepower. The XL is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 536 miles. The Denali is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 532 miles. This gives the Ford Expedition XL the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the GMC Yukon XL Denali. The XL uses regular unleaded, and the Denali uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Ford Expedition XL and GMC Yukon XL Denali are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford Expedition XL has higher safety ratings than the GMC Yukon XL Denali, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.

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Ford Expedition XL
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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$56,815 - $62,121

Used Asking Price:

$55,620 - $60,867

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

52.4%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$83,380 - $98,047

Used Asking Price:

$82,993 - $102,988

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

46.9%

Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

9.0 / 10

Retained Value:

6.8 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

GMC Yukon XL Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

8.8 / 10

Retained Value:

7.0 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

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 Yukon XL Rankings

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 30

7-Seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 21

8-seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 16

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 10

Best Off-road 7-Seater SUVs

3 / 21

Most Comfortable 7-Seater SUVs

3 / 21

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 30

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 30

7-Seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

4 / 21

Best 7-Seater SUVs for Tall People

4 / 21

Best 7-Seater SUVs for Towing

4 / 21

Best Off-road 8-seater SUVs

4 / 16

Most Comfortable 8-seater SUVs

4 / 16

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

4 / 10

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

4 / 10

Best Off-road Large SUVs

4 / 10

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

4 / 10

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

5 / 30

8-seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

5 / 16

Best 8-seater SUVs for Tall People

5 / 16

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

5 / 10

Best American Large SUVs

5 / 7

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

6 / 30

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

6 / 10

Safest Large SUVs

6 / 10

Best American 7-Seater SUVs

6 / 8

Best American 8-seater SUVs

6 / 7

Best 8-seater SUVs for Towing

7 / 16

Best Large SUVs

7 / 10

Best Large SUVs for Towing

7 / 10

Most Reliable Large SUVs

7 / 10

Best Large SUVs for the Money

7 / 7

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

8 / 30

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 30

Most Affordable Large SUVs

8 / 8

8-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

9 / 16

Best American SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 13

Best 8-seater SUVs

11 / 16

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

12 / 30

7-Seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

13 / 21

Best 7-Seater SUVs

13 / 21

Most Affordable 8-seater SUVs

15 / 15

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

16 / 30

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

16 / 16

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

17 / 30

Most Affordable 7-Seater SUVs

18 / 18

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

23 / 30

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

26 / 26

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Diesel, Gasoline

Other Ford Expedition Trim Levels

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

Other GMC Yukon XL Trim Levels

AT4, 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

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

380 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque:

470 foot-lbs @ 2250 rpm

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

0.072 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

6000 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

420 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

460 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm

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

0.073 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

7700 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:

6.2 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

8

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

4X2 / 4X4

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


14 / 19 / 16

Range (city/hwy):

392 / 532 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Safety Equipment

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 Equipment

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

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:

5306 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:

5780 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:

275/65R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

20.0 x 9.0 inches

Wheel Type:

polished aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

275/60R20

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