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Ford Expedition vs. GMC Acadia Review

How the Ford Expedition stacks up against the GMC Acadia - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Ford Expedition
Price Range: $34,845 - $48,090
2010 GMC Acadia
Price Range: $31,740 - $42,185
Ford Expedition vs. GMC Acadia Review

Utility
The GMC Acadia and the Ford Expedition can accommodate the same number of passengers. Towing is considerably more the Ford Expedition's forte than it is the GMC Acadia's.

Dimensions
The Ford Expedition is substantially heavier than the GMC Acadia. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford Expedition than the GMC Acadia because of its larger tank. The GMC Acadia and the Ford Expedition compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll most definitely take the Ford Expedition for a fill-up about as often as the GMC Acadia.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The GMC Acadia is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Ford. The GMC Acadia will save you money at the pump compared to the Ford Expedition. When it comes to gas mileage, the GMC has the Ford Expedition beat. The Acadia is significantly less pricey than the Ford Expedition as far as MSRP. The Acadia will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Ford Expedition.

Handling
With their comparable turning radiuses, the GMC and the Expedition quite certainly handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ford Expedition's engine is significantly more sizeable than the GMC Acadia's. Note that more massive engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Ford packs quite a wallop compared to the GMC Acadia regarding torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Expedition is significantly more powerful than the GMC Acadia.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the GMC Acadia offers a bit more head room than the Ford Expedition, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Ford Expedition provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the GMC Acadia does.

Overview
The Ford Expedition and the GMC Acadia have the same basic warranty.

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