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Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Review

How the Ford Expedition stacks up against the Chevrolet Tahoe - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Ford Expedition
Price Range: $34,845 - $48,090
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
Price Range: $36,965 - $53,615
Ford Expedition vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Review

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Chevrolet Tahoe and the Ford Expedition are true sportscars.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Chevrolet and the Expedition definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet Tahoe and the Ford have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Ford. The Tahoe has no lessons to learn regarding pickup from the Ford Expedition.

Utility
Neither the Chevrolet Tahoe nor the Ford Expedition has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity. There's no clear winner between the Ford Expedition and the Chevrolet Tahoe when it comes to hauling capacity. Towing is substantially more the Ford Expedition's forte than it is the Chevrolet Tahoe's.

Convenience
The Ford Expedition's fuel tank will need to be replenished slightly more often than the unit in the Chevrolet Tahoe.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Tahoe's front cabin compared to the Ford Expedition. While the rear of the Ford Expedition offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Chevrolet Tahoe, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet's tank is approximately the same size as the Ford's, though the Expedition's is a little bigger. The Chevrolet Tahoe and the Ford Expedition compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Ford Expedition to the dealership as the Tahoe. Producing an exact fuel economy evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Chevrolet Tahoe is the winner regarding gas mileage. In terms of fuel economy, the Chevrolet Tahoe is a little better than the Ford Expedition, but not by much. The Ford isn't much less expensive than the Chevrolet as far as MSRP.

Warranty
The Ford Expedition and the Chevrolet Tahoe have the same basic warranty.

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