Ford Expedition EL vs. GMC Yukon XL
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Expedition EL 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 EL and the GMC Yukon XL.
When comparing the Ford Expedition EL's and the GMC Yukon XL's specifications and ratings, the Ford Expedition EL has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Expedition EL's and the GMC Yukon XL's specifications and ratings, the Ford Expedition EL is a better car than the GMC Yukon XL.
Pricing: A used 2017 Ford Expedition EL ranges from $13,000 to $29,534 while a used 2017 GMC Yukon XL is priced between $21,449 to $38,988.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Expedition EL’s base engine makes 365 horsepower, and the GMC Yukon XL base engine makes 355 horsepower. The Expedition EL is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 670 miles. The Yukon XL is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 713 miles.This gives the Ford Expedition EL the advantage in fuel efficiency and the GMC Yukon XL the advantage in maximum range. The Expedition EL uses regular unleaded, and the Yukon XL uses e85, regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Expedition EL has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room and cargo space. The GMC Yukon XL has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The GMC Yukon XL has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$45,875
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$48,407
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$30,025 - $84,775
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$51,230
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$48,407
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$30,025 - $84,775
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$20,772
Price Range:
$13,000 - $29,534
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$28,772
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$16,757 - $57,889
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
169
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
129,345
# Good or Great Deals:
83
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,673
Price Range:
$21,449 - $38,988
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$28,772
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$16,757 - $57,889
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
160
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
118,948
# Good or Great Deals:
80
Ford Expedition EL Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
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 EL
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
3.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
2.1 - 6.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
48.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Yukon XL
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
3.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
2.1 - 6.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
65.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1 - 3.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1 - 3.5
Ford Expedition EL Rankings
Not yet available
GMC Yukon XL Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 39Ranking
2 out of / 14Ranking
4 out of / 39Ranking
4 out of / 14Ranking
4 out of / 14Ranking
4 out of / 14Ranking
5 out of / 14Ranking
6 out of / 39Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
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7 out of / 39Ranking
7 out of / 14Ranking
7 out of / 14Ranking
7 out of / 14Ranking
7 out of / 14Ranking
7 out of / 14Ranking
8 out of / 39Ranking
8 out of / 39Ranking
8 out of / 14Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 39Ranking
11 out of / 39Ranking
17 out of / 39Ranking
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23 out of / 39Ranking
28 out of / 39Ranking
30 out of / 34Ranking
31 out of / 39Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Ford Expedition EL Trim Levels
King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, XL Fleet, XLT
GMC Yukon XL Trim Levels
Denali, 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):
Not yet available
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:
365 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
420 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6600 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:
6300 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):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
503 / 670 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):
12 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
496 / 713 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
E85, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
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 Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.7 inches
Cargo Space:
42.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
130.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
210.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.1 inches
Cargo Space:
39.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
121.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
161.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5841 lbs
Width:
91.8 inches
Height:
77.7 inches
Length:
220.8 inches
Wheelbase:
131 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5610 lbs
Width:
80.5 inches
Height:
74.4 inches
Length:
224.4 inches
Wheelbase:
130 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Blue Jeans
Gold
White Gold
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Bronze Fire / Race Red / Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic
Gold
Not available
Gray
Iridium Metallic
Red
Black Cherry Metallic / Crimson Red Tintcoat / Victory Red
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic / Sparkling Silver Metallic
White
Summit White
Interior Colors
Beige
Dune
Black
Ebony
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Cocoa/Dune
