2025 Ford Expedition vs. 2025 GMC Yukon XL Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Expedition

2025 Ford
Expedition

MSRP*: $57,025 to $83,655
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Picture of the 2025 GMC Yukon XL

2025 GMC
Yukon XL

MSRP*: $70,200 to $104,800
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MPG - City Info not available 14 - 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 18 - 19 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 108.5 ft3 144.5 ft3
Engine
  • 400-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 440-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 305-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 400 - 440 hp 355 - 420 hp
Towing Capacity 6,100 - 9,600 lbs 7,800 - 8,200 lbs
Exterior Length 209.9 in 225.2 in
Exterior Width 80.0 in 81.0 in
Leg Room Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.1 in
Front 44.5 in
Rear 42.0 in
Head Room Front 41.8 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 40.4 - 42.3 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.9 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 rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the GMC Yukon XL, with comparable head- and legroom. The GMC Yukon XL offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Ford Expedition, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

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). Clearly, the Ford Expedition is a better financial choice over the GMC Yukon XL, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Ford Expedition is a little narrower than the GMC Yukon XL, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. If you go with the Ford Expedition, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the GMC Yukon XL.

Performance
With the Ford Expedition, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the GMC Yukon XL. The Ford Expedition has a little less horsepower than the GMC Yukon XL.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Ford Expedition transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the GMC Yukon XL.

Utility
The Ford Expedition has less seating than the GMC Yukon XL, making the GMC Yukon XL the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Ford Expedition has significantly less cargo capacity than the GMC Yukon XL.