Ford Expedition MAX XLT vs. Ford Expedition XLT
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Expedition MAX XLT and Ford Expedition XLT 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 XLT and the Ford Expedition XLT.
In comparing the Ford Expedition MAX XLT's and the Ford Expedition XLT's specifications and ratings, the Ford Expedition MAX XLT has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The Ford Expedition XLT 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 resale value. The Ford Expedition MAX XLT and Ford Expedition XLT have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Expedition MAX XLT's and the Ford Expedition XLT's specifications and ratings, the Ford Expedition XLT is a better car than the Ford Expedition MAX XLT.
Pricing: A used 2024 Ford Expedition MAX XLT ranges from $62,016 to $74,786 while a used 2024 Ford Expedition XLT is priced between $59,065 to $72,019. For a new model, the Ford Expedition MAX XLT's price is between $66,455 and $77,186, with the Ford Expedition XLT priced between $61,838 and $73,274.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Expedition MAX XLT loses 55 percent of its value and the Ford Expedition XLT loses 53.5 percent of its value. This means the Ford Expedition XLT retains 1.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Expedition MAX XLT.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Ford Expedition MAX XLT and the Ford Expedition XLT makes 380 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize SUVs, the Ford Expedition MAX XLT has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The Ford Expedition MAX XLT and Ford Expedition XLT 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 XLT and the Ford Expedition XLT have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$66,455 - $77,186
Starting MSRP:
$62,590
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$53,950
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$34,520 - $61,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$61,838 - $73,274
Starting MSRP:
$59,590
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:
$69,310
Price Range:
$62,016 - $74,786
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$73,614
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$43,593 - $93,518
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,010
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
350
# Good or Great Deals:
21
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$65,417
Price Range:
$59,065 - $72,019
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$73,614
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$43,593 - $93,518
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,676
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
478
# Good or Great Deals:
44
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$35,067
Depreciation %:
56%
Resale Value $:
$27,523
Residual Value %:
44%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)
52.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)
48.8% - 57.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$32,268
Depreciation %:
54.2%
Resale Value $:
$27,322
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 XLT
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 XLT
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, XL
Other Ford Expedition Trim Levels
King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, Timberline, XL, XL STX
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:
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
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:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
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
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:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
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
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
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
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
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:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P275/65R18