Handling
The Ford Expedition has significantly bigger tires than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Remember that bigger tires can improve handling, while narrower tires could provide better handling in deep snow.
With their similar turning radii, the Toyota and the Expedition doubtless handle about the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid's engine is tremendously smaller than the Ford Expedition's. Keep in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix.
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid could learn a lesson or two from the Ford regarding torque.
The Ford packs quite a punch compared to the Highlander Hybrid when it comes to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.
Utility
The Ford Expedition's more sizeable trunk will accommodate more sizeable things than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
The Expedition will definitely prove more practical than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid for those of you with frequent child-cargo.
There's no clear winner between the Ford Expedition and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid in terms of hauling capacity.
The Ford Expedition outpulls the Toyota by a big margin.
Convenience
The Ford Expedition's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Ford Expedition's front cabin compared to the Toyota.
The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Dimensions
The Ford Expedition is quite a bit more ponderous than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford Expedition than the Toyota because of its larger tank.
The Ford Expedition rides lower than the Highlander Hybrid, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access.
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Ford Expedition compete for the same parking spaces.
The Expedition's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.
Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Expedition.
The Ford Expedition uses a lot of gas compared to the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Producing an accurate gas mileage evaluation is so difficult that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Toyota is the winner when it comes to gas mileage.
With respect to MSRP, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid doesn't cost much less than the Ford Expedition.
The Ford Expedition will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Toyota.
Overview
The Ford and the Toyota have the same basic warranty.
