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Ford Expedition vs. Cadillac SRX Review

How the Ford Expedition stacks up against the Cadillac SRX - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Ford Expedition
Price Range: $34,845 - $48,090
2010 Cadillac SRX
Price Range: $33,330 - $49,360
Ford Expedition vs. Cadillac SRX Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the SRX to the dealership as the Ford Expedition. The Ford will tax your gasoline budget significantly more than the Cadillac SRX will. As far as fuel economy, the Cadillac SRX beats the Ford. The Ford Expedition isn't much pricier than the Cadillac SRX regarding MSRP. The Ford Expedition will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Cadillac. The Cadillac SRX will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Ford Expedition.

Utility
The Ford Expedition will most definitely prove friendlier than the Cadillac SRX for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Ford Expedition is likely a better choice than the Cadillac SRX regarding hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of cargo or animals. Towing is substantially more the Ford's forte than it is the SRX's.

Convenience
You won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Ford than with the Cadillac SRX, because both offer similar ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Cadillac offers a bit more head room than the Expedition, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford Expedition make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Cadillac SRX.

Dimensions
The Ford is considerably more bulky than the Cadillac SRX. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford Expedition than the Cadillac because of its bigger tank. The Cadillac SRX and the Ford Expedition compete for the same parking spaces. The Cadillac SRX's shorter wheelbase will give a more agile feel in daily traffic. However, the Ford Expedition is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the SRX and the Ford Expedition most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Cadillac SRX's engine is tremendously smaller than the Ford Expedition's. Note that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Ford Expedition is tremendously more powerful than the Cadillac SRX. The Cadillac could learn a lesson or two from the Ford Expedition as far as pickup.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Ford Expedition isn't quite as generous as the SRX's.

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