Chevrolet Suburban vs. Ford Expedition EL
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Highlights
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$63,700
Starting MSRP
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$45,875
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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8,200 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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2,070 lbs
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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Engine Type
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15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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355 hp
Horsepower
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365 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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9
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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Basic Warranty
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Basic Warranty
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Engine
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383 @ 4100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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355 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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5.3L/-TBD-
Displacement
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Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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10-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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17 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Spare Wheel Size
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18 x 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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18 x 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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Front Wheel Size
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Front Wheel Size
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P265/70R17
Spare Tire Size
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Spare Tire Size
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Spare Tire Size
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265/65R18SL
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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265/65R18SL
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire Size
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Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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N/A
Axle Type - Rear
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Axle Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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N/A
Axle Type - Front
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Axle Type - Front
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Axle Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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42 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr
Steering Type
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Steering Type
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Steering Type
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Measurements
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
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Cargo Volume to Seat 4
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Cargo Volume to Seat 4
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42 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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94 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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8
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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Passenger Capacity
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145 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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Cargo Volume
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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Cargo Box (Area) Height
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49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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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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Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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N/A
Step Up Height - Side
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-
Step Up Height - Side
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-
Step Up Height - Side
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N/A
Step Up Height - Front
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-
Step Up Height - Front
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Step Up Height - Front
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N/A
Side Door Opening Width
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-
Side Door Opening Width
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Side Door Opening Width
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N/A
Side Door Opening Height
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-
Side Door Opening Height
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Side Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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Ground Clearance, Rear
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N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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Ground Clearance, Front
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N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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Ground to Top of Load Floor
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Ground to Top of Load Floor
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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-
Cab to End of Frame
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Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Overhang, Front
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Overhang, Front
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Overhang, Front
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76 in
Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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81 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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226 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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134 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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49 in
Third Hip Room
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Third Hip Room
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Third Hip Room
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63 in
Third Shoulder Room
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Third Shoulder Room
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Third Shoulder Room
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37 in
Third Leg Room
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Third Leg Room
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Third Leg Room
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38 in
Third Head Room
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Third Head Room
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Third Head Room
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61 in
Second Hip Room
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Second Hip Room
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Second Hip Room
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65 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Second Shoulder Room
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Second Shoulder Room
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42 in
Second Leg Room
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Second Leg Room
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Second Leg Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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Second Head Room
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Second Head Room
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62 in
Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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66 in
Front Shoulder Room
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Front Shoulder Room
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Front Shoulder Room
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45 in
Front Leg Room
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Front Leg Room
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Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Head Room
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Front Head Room
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Front Head Room
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Weight & Capacity
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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Total Option Weight
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Total Option Weight
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5,530 lbs
Curb Weight
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Curb Weight
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Curb Weight
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8,000 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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Gross Axle Weight Rating
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Gross Axle Weight Rating
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2,070 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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Maximum Payload Capacity
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2,070 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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As Spec'd Payload
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As Spec'd Payload
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5,530 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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As Spec'd Curb Weight
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As Spec'd Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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Option Weight - Front
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Option Weight - Front
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2,696 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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Curb Weight - Rear
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Curb Weight - Rear
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2,834 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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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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Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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28 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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Option Weight - Rear
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Option Weight - Rear
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7,600 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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8,200 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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Maximum Trailering Capacity
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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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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue 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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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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770 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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7,700 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer 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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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue 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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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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14,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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Gross Combined Wt Rating
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Safety
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Standard
Third Row Seating
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Third Row Seating
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Third Row Seating
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Automatic Parking
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Automatic Parking
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Automatic Parking
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Navigation System
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Navigation System
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Navigation System
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Brake Assist
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Brake Assist
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Brake Assist
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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220
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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13.6 x 1.0 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13.5 x 1.2 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban or the 2017 Ford Expedition EL?
The 2026 Chevrolet Suburban is more reliable than the 2017 Ford Expedition EL according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Suburban versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2017 Expedition EL.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban or the 2017 Ford Expedition EL?
The 2026 Chevrolet Suburban and the 2017 Ford Expedition EL both get 17 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban or the 2017 Ford Expedition EL?
The 2017 Ford Expedition EL is cheaper than the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban with a $45,875 starting MSRP versus a $63,700 starting MSRP.
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