Chevrolet Express 2500 vs. Ford E250
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Highlights
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$42,200
Starting MSRP
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$30,060
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded V-8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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-
MPG
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13 City / 16 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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401 hp
276 hp Horsepower
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255 hp
225 hp Horsepower
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Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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276 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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225 @ 4800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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4.3L/-TBD-
Displacement
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4.6 L/281
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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298 @ 3900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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286 @ 3500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded V-8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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Transmission Overdrive Switch
8-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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-
MPG
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13 City / 16 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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13.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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LT245/75R16E
Rear Tire Size
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LT245/75SR16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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LT245/75R16E
Front Tire Size
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LT245/75SR16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Hypoid Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Axle Type - Front
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Independent
Axle Type - Front
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-
Axle Type - Front
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Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
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Other
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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Rigid Axle
Axle Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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Steering
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Pwr
Steering Type
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Re-Circulating Ball
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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49 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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49 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Measurements
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2
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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135 in
Wheelbase
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138 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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10 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Side Door Opening Width
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N/A
Side Door Opening Width
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-
Side Door Opening Width
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52 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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53 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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40 in
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Overhang, Front
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-
Overhang, Front
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9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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N/A
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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85 in
Height, Overall
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85 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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155 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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41 in
Front Head Room
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42 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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69 in
Front Shoulder Room
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68 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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74 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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53 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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N/A
Side Door Opening Height
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N/A
Side Door Opening Height
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-
Side Door Opening Height
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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-
Cab to End of Frame
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30 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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31 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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49 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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40 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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65 in
Front Hip Room
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66 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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28 in
Step Up Height - Front
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N/A
Step Up Height - Front
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-
Step Up Height - Front
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28 in
Step Up Height - Side
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N/A
Step Up Height - Side
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-
Step Up Height - Side
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55 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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52 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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239 ft³
Cargo Volume
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238 ft³
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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127 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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122 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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224 in
Length, Overall
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217 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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Weight & Capacity
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5,104 lbs
Curb Weight
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5,230 lbs
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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5,104 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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5,230 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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2,879 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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2,896 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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-
Option Weight - Front
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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-
Option Weight - Rear
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,496 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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3,670 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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7,400 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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6,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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31 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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33 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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11,500 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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8,600 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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8,900 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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10,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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6,000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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9,460 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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9,270 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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5,230 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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2,225 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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2,334 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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3,496 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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3,670 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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-
As Spec'd Payload
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740 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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600 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Electrical
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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105
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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12.8 x 1.5 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13.0 x 1.1 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Chevrolet Express 2500 or the 2014 Ford E250?
The 2014 Ford E250 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Chevrolet Express 2500 with 15 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Chevrolet Express 2500 or the 2014 Ford E250?
The 2014 Ford E250 is cheaper than the 2026 Chevrolet Express 2500 with a $30,060 starting MSRP versus a $42,200 starting MSRP.
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