Ford Expedition vs. GMC Yukon XL 2500 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 Ford Expedition to the dealership as the GMC Yukon XL 2500. As far as MSRP, the GMC Yukon XL 2500 costs about as much as the Ford Expedition (though the Ford Expedition is a tad cheaper).

Utility
Neither the GMC Yukon XL 2500 nor the Ford Expedition has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity. The GMC is likely a better choice than the Ford when it comes to hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of stuff or massive animals. There's little the GMC Yukon XL 2500 can tow that the Ford Expedition cannot.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the GMC Yukon XL 2500 offers a bit more head room than the Ford Expedition, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Ford Expedition is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the GMC Yukon XL 2500.

Dimensions
The GMC Yukon XL 2500 is substantially more bulky than the Ford Expedition. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the GMC Yukon XL 2500 than the Ford because of its larger tank. The Ford Expedition and the GMC Yukon XL 2500 compete for the same parking spaces. The Ford Expedition's shorter wheelbase will give a sprier feel in daily traffic. However, the GMC Yukon XL 2500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the GMC and the Ford Expedition are true speedsters.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Expedition is most certainly nimbler than the GMC, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The GMC Yukon XL 2500's engine isn't much more massive than the Ford Expedition's. The Ford Expedition has no lessons to learn when it comes to pickup from the GMC Yukon XL 2500.

Overview
The Ford Expedition and the GMC Yukon XL 2500 have the same basic warranty.