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Ford Expedition vs. Lexus RX 350 Review

How the Ford Expedition stacks up against the Lexus RX 350 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Ford Expedition
Price Range: $34,845 - $48,090
2010 Lexus RX 350
Price Range: $37,250 - $39,100
Ford Expedition vs. Lexus RX 350 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Lexus RX 350 to the dealership as the Expedition. Producing an accurate gas mileage evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Lexus RX 350 is the winner regarding gas mileage. The Ford Expedition consumes a lot of gas compared to the Lexus RX 350. As far as MSRP, the Ford costs considerably more than the Lexus RX 350. The Lexus RX 350 will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Ford. The Ford Expedition will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Lexus RX 350.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Ford Expedition over the Lexus RX 350. Towing is substantially more the Expedition's forte than it is the Lexus RX 350's.

Convenience
The Lexus RX 350's fuel tank will need to be replenished a little more often than the unit in the Ford Expedition.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Ford Expedition offers a bit more head room than the Lexus RX 350, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Expedition provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the RX 350 does.

Dimensions
The Ford Expedition is considerably more bulky than the Lexus RX 350. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Expedition than the Lexus RX 350 because of its bigger tank. The Lexus RX 350 and the Expedition compete for the same parking spaces. The Ford's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the Lexus RX 350 may give a sprier feel in daily traffic.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the RX 350 and the Ford likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Lexus RX 350's engine is tremendously smaller than the Ford Expedition's. Bear in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Ford is considerably more powerful than the Lexus RX 350.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Ford Expedition isn't quite as generous as the Lexus RX 350's.

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