Ford Expedition XL vs. GMC Yukon XL Denali

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Expedition XL and GMC Yukon XL Denali 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 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, fuel efficiency and overall quality score. The GMC Yukon XL Denali has the advantage in the areas of reliability, 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 two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: For a new model, the Ford Expedition XL's price is between $50,144 and $60,163, with the GMC Yukon XL Denali priced between $80,354 and $97,703.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Expedition XL loses 56.9 percent of its value and the GMC Yukon XL Denali loses 56.8 percent of its value. This means the GMC Yukon XL Denali retains 0.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Expedition XL.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Expedition is 7.6 out of 10 while the GMC Yukon XL's quality rating is 7.4 out of 10. This results in the Ford Expedition being ranked 6 out of 12 Best Large SUVs and the GMC Yukon XL being ranked 8 out of 12. Out of 33 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the Ford Expedition is ranked 16 and the GMC Yukon XL is ranked 19.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Expedition is 7.5 out of 10. For the GMC Yukon XL the reliability rating is 7.8 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 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: 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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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

50144 - 60163

Starting MSRP:

54660

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)

64825

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)

50450 - 94945

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

80354 - 97703

Starting MSRP:

79805

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)

64825

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)

50450 - 94945

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)

65434

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)

47905 - 76766

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

3

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

34008

# Good or Great Deals:

1

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

78601

Price Range:

69999 - 89021

Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)

65434

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)

47905 - 76766

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

319

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

43709

# Good or Great Deals:

230

Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.6 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

7.3 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

GMC Yukon XL Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.4 / 10

Reliability:

7.8 / 10

Retained Value:

7.3 / 10

Safety:

7.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Expedition XL

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)

9.1

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)

7.8 - 10.0

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.163

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Yukon XL Denali

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

9.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)

9.1

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)

7.8 - 10.0

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.337



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

9.689112953535838

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

8.0

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

1.4 - 9.9

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.1265600057750675

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

8.0

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

1.4 - 9.9

Ford Expedition Rankings

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 33

Best Off-road Large SUVs

1 / 12

Best Family Large SUVs

2 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

2 / 12

Safest Large SUVs

2 / 12

Most Affordable Large SUVs

2 / 10

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

3 / 33

Most Reliable Large SUVs Under $60k

3 / 5

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

3 / 5

Best Large SUVs for Towing

4 / 12

Best Large SUVs Under $60k

4 / 5

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

4 / 5

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

5 / 33

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

5 / 12

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

5 / 12

Best Large SUVs for the Money

5 / 10

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

6 / 12

Best Large SUVs

6 / 12

Most Reliable Large SUVs

7 / 12

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 33

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 33

Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

8 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

9 / 33

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 12

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

10 / 33

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

10 / 12

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

15 / 33

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

16 / 33

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

16 / 29

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

17 / 33

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

17 / 33

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

20 / 29

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

25 / 33

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

30 / 33

GMC Yukon XL Rankings

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 33

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 12

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

4 / 12

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

4 / 12

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

4 / 12

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 33

Most Reliable Large SUVs

6 / 12

Best Large SUVs for the Money

6 / 10

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

7 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

7 / 12

Safest Large SUVs

7 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

8 / 33

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

8 / 33

Best Large SUVs

8 / 12

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

8 / 12

Best Large SUVs for Towing

10 / 12

Most Affordable Large SUVs

10 / 10

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

11 / 33

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

12 / 33

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

12 / 33

Best Off-road Large SUVs

12 / 12

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 33

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

17 / 29

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 33

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

19 / 33

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

22 / 33

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

25 / 33

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

29 / 29

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

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 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

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

3 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 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:

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

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:

Standard

Air Suspension:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Quad Seats:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

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:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

N/A

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:

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:

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:

P275/65R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

20.0 x 9.0 inches

Wheel Type:

polished aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

275/60R20

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

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