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How the 2009 Ford Expedition stacks up against the competition - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga, CA

Ford Expedition Review
2009 Ford Expedition
Price Range: $34,845 - $47,850

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the average SUV and the Expedition definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The typical SUV's engine is significantly smaller than the Ford Expedition's. Bear in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Ford Expedition is substantially more powerful than the typical SUV.

Utility
The Expedition will quite certainly prove more convenient than the average SUV for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Ford Expedition is likely a better choice than the typical SUV as far as transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of cargo or sizeable pets. The Ford Expedition outpulls the typical SUV by a large margin.

Convenience
You definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the average SUV than with the Ford Expedition, as both offer comparable mileage ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the average SUV offers a bit more head room than the Ford Expedition, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford Expedition make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the average SUV.

Dimensions
The Ford Expedition is substantially heavier than the typical SUV. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford Expedition than the average SUV because of its bigger tank. The average SUV 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. The typical SUV is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Expedition. The Expedition pales in comparison to the average SUV in terms of gas mileage. Producing an accurate fuel economy evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the average SUV is the winner regarding fuel economy. The Ford Expedition isn't much more expensive than the typical SUV with respect to MSRP. The average SUV will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Ford Expedition. The Ford Expedition will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the typical SUV.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Ford Expedition isn't quite as generous as the typical SUV's.

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