Ford Expedition MAX Limited vs. Ford Expedition Platinum
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Expedition MAX Limited and Ford Expedition Platinum 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 MAX Limited and the Ford Expedition Platinum.
When comparing the Ford Expedition MAX Limited's and the Ford Expedition Platinum's specifications and ratings, the Ford Expedition MAX Limited 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 interior volume. The Ford Expedition Platinum has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Expedition MAX Limited's and the Ford Expedition Platinum's specifications and ratings, the Ford Expedition MAX Limited is a better car than the Ford Expedition Platinum.
Pricing: A used 2024 Ford Expedition MAX Limited ranges from $49,994 to $77,491 while a used 2024 Ford Expedition Platinum is priced between $62,064 to $88,274. For a new model, the Ford Expedition MAX Limited's price is between $67,191 and $86,366, with the Ford Expedition Platinum priced between $71,805 and $90,014.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Expedition MAX Limited loses 60.1 percent of its value and the Ford Expedition Platinum loses 56.9 percent of its value. This means the Ford Expedition Platinum retains 3.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Expedition MAX Limited.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Expedition MAX Limited’s base engine makes 380 horsepower, and the Ford Expedition Platinum base engine makes 400 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize SUVs, the Ford Expedition MAX Limited has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The Ford Expedition MAX Limited and Ford Expedition Platinum are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford Expedition MAX Limited and the Ford Expedition Platinum have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
67191 - 86366
Starting MSRP:
71515
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
64825
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
50450 - 94945
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
71805 - 90014
Starting MSRP:
80800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
64825
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
50450 - 94945
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
59975
Price Range:
49994 - 77491
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
65434
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
47905 - 76766
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
510
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
57617
# Good or Great Deals:
224
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
73590
Price Range:
62064 - 88274
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
65434
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
47905 - 76766
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
99
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
34053
# Good or Great Deals:
49
Ford Expedition MAX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Expedition MAX Limited
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Expedition Platinum
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
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.86030984861131
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:
9.689112953535838
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
8.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 9.9
Ford Expedition MAX Rankings
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3 out of / 12Ranking
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32 out of / 33Ford Expedition Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 33Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
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2 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 33Ranking
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5 out of / 33Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
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5 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
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8 out of / 33Ranking
8 out of / 33Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 33Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 33Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
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17 out of / 33Ranking
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25 out of / 33Ranking
30 out of / 33Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Ford Expedition MAX Trim Levels
King Ranch, Platinum, XL, XLT
Other Ford Expedition Trim Levels
King Ranch, Limited, Timberline, XL, XL STX, XLT
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):
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
380 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
470 foot-lbs @ 2250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6300 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
480 foot-lbs @ 3250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Roof Rack:
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Roof Rack:
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
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
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
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:
36 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
121.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
208 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:
5534 lbs
Width:
93.4 inches
Height:
76.4 inches
Length:
221.9 inches
Wheelbase:
131.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.6 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:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P275/55R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P285/45R22
