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GMC Envoy vs. Ford Expedition Review

How the GMC Envoy stacks up against the Ford Expedition - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA
2009 GMC Envoy
Price Range: $30,625 - $38,670
2010 Ford Expedition
Price Range: $34,845 - $48,090
GMC Envoy vs. Ford Expedition Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The GMC Envoy is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Ford Expedition. The Ford Expedition won't tax your gasoline budget substantially more than the GMC Envoy will. There honestly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the GMC Envoy is slightly more economical than the Ford Expedition. The GMC Envoy isn't much less costly than the Ford Expedition in terms of MSRP.

Utility
The Ford Expedition is a better choice than the GMC Envoy as far as hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of luggage or massive animals. The Ford Expedition will indubitably prove more practical than the GMC for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. Towing is quite a bit more the Ford Expedition's forte than it is the GMC Envoy's.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the GMC Envoy for a fill-up more often than the Ford Expedition because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the GMC offers a bit more head room than the Ford Expedition, there really isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Ford offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the GMC Envoy, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Ford Expedition is significantly heavier than the GMC. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford Expedition than the GMC Envoy because of its more capacious tank. The Expedition rides lower than the Envoy, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The GMC Envoy and the Ford Expedition compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
The Ford Expedition and the GMC Envoy have about comparable tires. With their similar turning radii, the GMC Envoy and the Ford Expedition definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ford's engine is significantly larger than the GMC Envoy's. Note that more massive engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The Ford packs quite a wallop compared to the GMC Envoy as far as torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. The Envoy could learn a lesson or two from the Ford with respect to torque.

Overview
The Envoy and the Ford Expedition have the same basic warranty.

Other
The GMC Envoy produces fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the Ford Expedition.

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