Key Takeaways
- The Suburban is a bit bigger than the standard Ford Expedition, but the Expedition Max gets closer to the size of the Suburban.
- The Expedition offers a more attractive and upscale interior than the Chevrolet Suburban.
- The two vehicles are pretty even in price and across the board the Expedition and Suburban alternate which is more expensive between equivalent trims.
Which is bigger, the Ford Expedition or the Chevrolet Suburban?
The Suburban is larger than the Ford Expedition. The Expedition is close to the Chevrolet Tahoe in size, and the Expedition Max approaches the Suburban in size. Even though the Suburban on paper is larger than the Ford Expedition, the Expedition has a little bit more leg room and feels slightly more spacious as a result. The Suburban prioritizes cargo space, so the Suburban has close to 10 more cubic feet than the Expedition, but about the same as the Ford Expedition Max. If you are looking for a Ford that has more size like the Suburban, than you may want to spring for the extra cost of the Max, which is about $2,000 more to the MSRP on the standard trim.The Ford Expedition might not be as large as the Suburban in size, but it does have loads more cubbies and storage spaces. Making the Expedition just a little bit more fun to explore, although later you might find it full of different messes, so keep a watchful eye on young kids.
Does the Ford Expedition or the Chevrolet Suburban have a nicer interior?
The Ford Expedition has a nicer interior than the Chevrolet Suburban. This is due to its upscale design and use of nicer materials. An easy way to see the difference in luxury and comfort is simply by the infotainment screen which starts at 12 inches on the Expedition but only 8 inches on the Suburban. The dash of the expedition also is much more pleasing to look at and to view for a 12 hour drive. It comes with more upscale materials and various stitching cues to make it more attractive. On top of offering better materials, the dash is just better designed on the Ford Expedition, as it feels more modern, stylish and offers a breath of fresh air. The Suburban on the other hand feels like it has yet to escape the late 2000s when it comes to its dash and interior design.
Is the Chevrolet Suburban more expensive than the Ford Expedition?
The Ford Expedition and Chevrolet Suburban are priced evenly. The Suburban starts $7,000 more expensive on the base model at about $62,000 while the Expedition starts at around $55,000. The difference is that Ford’s trims rise in price a little quicker than the Chevrolet’s and then are evenly priced throughout. This makes it just a tiny bit more difficult to choose which one is better, as they both offer the same when it comes to price.
Summary
Finding the right family SUV largely comes down to finding the right size, price and features for your family. The Chevrolet Suburban might be a little larger, but when it comes to design the Ford Expedition is clearly designed better and with a cleaner appearance.