Ford Expedition vs. Chrysler Aspen Review

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 Aspen to the dealership as the Ford Expedition. When it comes to gas mileage, the Ford Expedition is a tad better than the Chrysler, but not by much. The Ford isn't much more expensive than the Chrysler Aspen with respect to MSRP. When it comes to out-the-door cost, the Ford Expedition costs roughly as much as the Chrysler Aspen (though the Chrysler Aspen is a little cheaper).

Utility
There's no obvious winner between the Expedition and the Chrysler Aspen when it comes to transporting cargo. The Ford and the Chrysler Aspen can accommodate the same number of passengers. There's no clear winner between the Ford Expedition and the Chrysler Aspen when it comes to hauling capacity.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Chrysler Aspen for a fill-up approximately as often as the Ford.

Comfort
Taller drivers will quite a bit enjoy the extra head room in the Chrysler Aspen's front cabin compared to the Ford Expedition. The ampler interior dimensions of the Expedition make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the Chrysler Aspen.

Dimensions
The Ford Expedition is somewhat more ponderous than the Chrysler Aspen. The Aspen's tank is about the same size as the Ford Expedition's, though the Ford Expedition's is a tad larger. The Expedition rides lower than the Chrysler Aspen, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Chrysler Aspen and the Ford compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Ford Expedition packs quite a punch and will knock the Aspen down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
The Aspen and the Ford have roughly comparable tires. With its tighter turning radius, the Chrysler Aspen is doubtless sprier than the Ford Expedition, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Expedition has a larger engine than the Aspen. Keep in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque equals pickup, and the Ford Expedition will have picked up and gone by the time the Chrysler finally gets moving.

Overview
The Aspen and the Expedition have the same basic after-sale protection.

Other
The Ford emits fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the Aspen.