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Ford Expedition vs. Saab 9-7X Review

How the Ford Expedition stacks up against the Saab 9-7X - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Ford Expedition
Price Range: $34,845 - $48,090
2009 Saab 9-7X
Price Range: $42,615 - $49,105
Ford Expedition vs. Saab 9-7X Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Saab 9-7X is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Ford Expedition. The Ford requires a lot of gasoline compared to the Saab 9-7X. The Ford Expedition doesn't pale in comparison to the Saab 9-7X with respect to fuel economy. The Saab 9-7X isn't much costlier than the Expedition with respect to MSRP.

Utility
The Ford Expedition will most definitely prove more practical than the Saab 9-7X for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Ford Expedition is likely a better choice than the Saab 9-7X when it comes to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of loot or massive pets. The Expedition outpulls the Saab 9-7X by a massive margin.

Convenience
The Saab's fuel tank will need to be replenished a tad more often than the unit in the Ford Expedition.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Saab 9-7X offers a bit more head room than the Ford Expedition, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Ford Expedition offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Saab 9-7X does.

Dimensions
The Ford Expedition is substantially heavier than the Saab 9-7X. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford Expedition than the Saab because of its larger tank. The Saab 9-7X and the Ford Expedition compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Ford Expedition and the Saab 9-7X are legitimate sportscars.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Saab 9-7X and the Ford most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Saab 9-7X's engine is substantially smaller than the Expedition's. Keep in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the flip side, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. The 9-7X could learn a lesson or two from the Ford Expedition regarding pickup. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Ford Expedition is substantially more powerful than the Saab 9-7X.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Expedition isn't quite as generous as the Saab 9-7X's.

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