2024 Ford Expedition vs. 2024 Lexus GX 550 Review

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2024 Ford
Expedition

MSRP*: $54,660 to $83,800
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2024 Lexus
GX 550

MSRP*: $62,900 to $79,900
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MPG - City 16 - 17 MPG 15 MPG
MPG - Hwy 19 - 23 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 104.6 ft3 76.9 - 90.5 ft3
Engine
  • 380-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 440-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 349-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 380 - 440 hp 349 hp
Towing Capacity 6,000 lbs 7,601 - 9,096 lbs
Exterior Length 210.0 in 197.1 in
Exterior Width 79.9 in 78.0 - 78.7 in
Leg Room Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in
Head Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 39.4 - 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 - 43.1 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Expedition than in the Lexus GX 550. 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 Lexus GX 550.

Convenience
The Ford Expedition requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Lexus GX 550, making it more convenient to drive.

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 is somewhat more expensive than the Lexus GX 550.

Dimensions
The Ford Expedition is a little wider than the Lexus GX 550, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. If you go with the Ford Expedition, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Lexus GX 550.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Lexus GX 550 is clearly the choice over the Ford Expedition for pulling heavy loads. The Ford Expedition has a little more horsepower than the Lexus GX 550.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Ford Expedition and the Lexus GX 550 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Ford Expedition more than the Lexus GX 550, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. The Ford Expedition has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Lexus GX 550.