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Dodge Durango Hybrid vs. Ford Expedition Review

How the Dodge Durango Hybrid stacks up against the Ford Expedition - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid
Price: $45,040
2010 Ford Expedition
Price Range: $34,845 - $48,090
Dodge Durango Hybrid vs. Ford Expedition Review

Utility
The Expedition and the Dodge Durango Hybrid can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Ford Expedition is likely a better choice than the Dodge Durango Hybrid regarding transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of gear or pets. The Ford Expedition outpulls the Dodge Durango Hybrid by a large margin.

Dimensions
The Dodge Durango Hybrid's tank is approximately the same size as the Ford Expedition's, though the Ford Expedition's is slightly bigger. The Dodge Durango Hybrid and the Ford Expedition compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll most certainly have to take the Ford Expedition for a fill-up more often than the Dodge Durango Hybrid because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Dodge Durango Hybrid to the dealership as the Expedition. The Dodge Durango Hybrid will save you money at the pump compared to the Ford Expedition. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Dodge Durango Hybrid is the winner in terms of fuel economy. Regarding MSRP, the Expedition doesn't cost much less than the Dodge Durango Hybrid. The Durango Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Ford Expedition.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Dodge and the Ford Expedition most certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ford and the Dodge Durango Hybrid have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Dodge Durango Hybrid. The Ford Expedition has no lessons to learn when it comes to pickup from the Dodge Durango Hybrid.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Dodge Durango Hybrid's front cabin compared to the Expedition. The Ford provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Dodge Durango Hybrid does.

Warranty
The Dodge and the Ford Expedition have the same basic after-sale protection.

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