2025 Ford Expedition vs. 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Review

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2025 Ford
Expedition

MSRP*: $57,345 to $83,975
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2025 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $40,860 to $54,045
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MPG - City Info not available 20 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 26 - 28 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 108.5 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 400-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 440-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 400 - 440 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 6,100 - 9,600 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 209.9 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 81.5 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.1 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 41.8 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Ford Expedition offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Toyota Grand Highlander. The Ford Expedition will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Ford Expedition will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Expedition is much wider than the Toyota Grand Highlander, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Ford Expedition, which is slightly longer than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Handling
The Ford Expedition has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Grand Highlander, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Ford Expedition is clearly the choice over the Toyota Grand Highlander for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Expedition greatly out-muscles the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Expedition does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Utility
The Ford Expedition has less seating than the Toyota Grand Highlander, making the Toyota Grand Highlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Ford Expedition has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Toyota Grand Highlander.