Ford Expedition MAX XL vs. Ford Expedition Platinum
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Expedition MAX XL 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 XL and the Ford Expedition Platinum.
When we compare the Ford Expedition MAX XL's and the Ford Expedition Platinum's specifications and ratings, the Ford Expedition MAX XL has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing 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 XL's and the Ford Expedition Platinum's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: For a new model, the Ford Expedition MAX XL's price is between $51,611 and $65,460, with the Ford Expedition Platinum priced between $80,295 and $91,121.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Expedition MAX XL loses 55 percent of its value and the Ford Expedition Platinum loses 53.5 percent of its value. This means the Ford Expedition Platinum retains 1.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Expedition MAX XL.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Expedition MAX XL’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 XL has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The Ford Expedition MAX XL 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 XL and the Ford Expedition Platinum have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$51,611 - $65,460
Starting MSRP:
$58,555
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$53,950
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$34,520 - $61,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$80,295 - $91,121
Starting MSRP:
$80,695
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:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$85,826
Price Range:
$75,802 - $90,492
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$73,614
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$43,593 - $93,518
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
605
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
611
# Good or Great Deals:
22
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$32,807
Depreciation %:
56%
Resale Value $:
$25,748
Residual Value %:
44%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)
52.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)
48.8% - 57.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$43,697
Depreciation %:
54.2%
Resale Value $:
$36,998
Residual Value %:
45.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)
52.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)
48.8% - 57.5%
Ford Expedition MAX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 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 MAX XL
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Expedition Platinum
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 MAX Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 39Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
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5 out of / 39Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
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6 out of / 39Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 39Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 39Ranking
10 out of / 39Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
12 out of / 13Ranking
13 out of / 39Ranking
16 out of / 39Ranking
29 out of / 34Ranking
37 out of / 39Ford Expedition Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 39Ranking
1 out of / 39Ranking
1 out of / 39Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 39Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 39Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 39Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 39Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 39Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 39Ranking
10 out of / 39Ranking
13 out of / 39Ranking
19 out of / 21Ranking
25 out of / 34Ranking
29 out of / 39Ranking
33 out of / 39Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Ford Expedition MAX Trim Levels
King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
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
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
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:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
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:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
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:
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:
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:
36 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
121.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
208.0 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:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P275/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P285/45R22
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