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2009 Ford Expedition 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
     
2WD 4dr XLT
  • 2WD 4dr XLT
  • 4WD 4dr XLT
  • 2WD 4dr XLT
  • 2WD 4dr Eddie Bauer
  • 4WD 4dr XLT
  • 2WD 4dr Eddie Bauer
  • 2WD 4dr Limited
  • 4WD 4dr Eddie Bauer
  • 2WD 4dr King Ranch
  • 2WD 4dr Limited
  • 4WD 4dr Eddie Bauer
  • 4WD 4dr Limited
  • 2WD 4dr King Ranch
  • 4WD 4dr King Ranch
  • 4WD 4dr Limited
  • 4WD 4dr King Ranch
2-Wheel Drive LS
  • 2-Wheel Drive LS
  • 2-Wheel Drive LT 1LT
  • 4-Wheel Drive LS
  • 2-Wheel Drive LT 2LT
  • 4-Wheel Drive LT 1LT
  • 4-Wheel Drive LT 2LT
  • 2-Wheel Drive LTZ
  • 4-Wheel Drive LTZ
1/2-Ton 2-Wheel Drive LS
  • 1/2-Ton 2-Wheel Drive LS
  • 1/2-Ton 2-Wheel Drive LT 1LT
  • 3/4-Ton 2-Wheel Drive LS
  • 3/4-Ton 2-Wheel Drive LT 1LT
  • 1/2-Ton 4-Wheel Drive LS
  • 1/2-Ton 2-Wheel Drive LT 2LT
  • 1/2-Ton 4-Wheel Drive LT 1LT
  • 3/4-Ton 4-Wheel Drive LS
  • 3/4-Ton 2-Wheel Drive LT 2LT
  • 3/4-Ton 4-Wheel Drive LT 1LT
  • 1/2-Ton 4-Wheel Drive LT 2LT
  • 3/4-Ton 4-Wheel Drive LT 2LT
  • 1/2-Ton 2-Wheel Drive LTZ
  • 1/2-Ton 4-Wheel Drive LTZ

Prices

MSRP $34,845 $36,965 $40,370
Invoice $32,060 $34,377 $37,544
Avg. Paid $18,995 $22,662 $22,387

U.S. News Scores

Overall 8.0 8.1 8.0
Critics' Rating 9.1 9.5 9.3
Performance 8.4 8.8 8.6
Interior 8.9 8.2 8.8
Operating Cost 6.8 6.9 6.9
Safety 9.3 9.0 9.0
Reliability 2.5 2.5 2.5

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Available adult-sized third row that easily folds
  • Strong towing capacity
  • Class-leading safety scores
  • Respectable fuel economy
  • Spacious interior
  • Best-in-class cargo capacity
  • Ample towing capability
  • Good fuel economy for the class
Cons
  • Cumbersome handling
  • Subpar reliability rating
  • Third row must be removed to expand cargo space
  • Third row must be removed to expand cargo space

General Specs

Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel/Engine FFV V8 5.4L/330 Gas V8 4.8L/293 Gas V8 5.3L/323
MPG 14 City / 20 Hwy 14 City / 20 Hwy 14 City / 20 Hwy

Exterior

Body

Body Style 4 Door 4 Door 4 Door 1500

Dimensions

Wheelbase(in) 119.0 116.0 130.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 78.8 79.0 79.1
Height, Overall (in) 77.2 76.9 76.8
Step Up Height - Front (in) - TBD -
Step Up Height - Side (in) - TBD -

Doors & Windows

Rear Defrost Standard Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard

Exterior Features

Sun/Moon Roof Optional
Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof Optional
Running Boards Standard Standard Standard

Tires & Wheels

Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard Standard
Tires - Front On/Off Road Optional
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard Standard
Tires - Rear On/Off Road Optional
Full Size Spare Tire Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Standard Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels Standard Standard Standard
Steel Wheels Optional

Towing

Trailer Hitch Receiver Standard Standard Standard

Interior

Convenience & Comfort

Alarm Standard Optional Optional
Auxiliary Pwr Outlet Standard Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Optional Optional
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft System Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Standard
Auto-Off Headlights Standard Standard Standard
Luggage Rack Standard Standard Standard
Rear Parking Aid Optional Optional Optional
Front Reading Lamps Standard Standard Standard
Rear Reading Lamps Standard Standard Standard
Rear Seat Heat Ducts Standard Standard Standard
Remote Engine Start Optional Optional Optional
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Controls Optional Standard Standard
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard
Navigation from Telematics Optional Optional
Universal Garage Door Opener Optional
Intermittent Wipers Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard
Front Floor Mats Standard Standard Standard
Rear Floor Mats Standard Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard
Electrochromic rearview mirror Standard Optional
Heated Exterior Driver Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard Standard
Heated Exterior Passenger Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Power Driver Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Power Passenger Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard

Dimensions

Passenger Capacity 5 9 9
Front Head Room (in) 39.6 41.1 41.1
Front Leg Room (in) 41.1 41.3 41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in) 63.2 65.3 65.3
Front Hip Room (in) 60.2 64.4 64.4
Second Head Room (in) 39.8 39.2 38.5
Second Leg Room (in) 39.1 39.0 39.5
Second Shoulder Room (in) 63.7 65.2 65.2
Second Hip Room (in) 59.9 60.6 61.8
Third Leg Room (in) 25.6 34.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (cu. ft.) 108.3 108.9 137.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (cu. ft.) 55.0 60.3 90.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (cu. ft.) 16.9 45.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (cu. ft.)

Entertainment

AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard Standard
Cassette Standard Standard Standard
CD Changer Optional
CD Player Standard Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls Optional
Satellite Radio Optional Standard Standard
Entertainment System Optional

Heating & Cooling

Dual Zone A/C Standard Standard
A/C Standard Standard Standard
Rear A/C Standard Standard Standard

Navigation & Communication

Onboard Hands-Free Communications System Optional Standard Standard
Wireless Cell Phone Hookup Optional Standard Standard

Seats

Cloth Seats Standard Standard Optional
Leather Seats Standard Standard Optional
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard Standard Optional
Vinyl Seats Standard Standard Optional
Additional Rear Seat Optional Standard Standard
Heated Driver Seat Optional Optional
Heated Passenger Seat Optional Optional
Driver Lumbar Standard Standard Standard
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard
Power Passenger Seat Optional
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard Standard
2nd Row Bench Seat Standard Standard Standard
Fixed Bench Seat Standard Standard Standard
Split Bench Seat Standard Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard

Safety

Airbags

Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Side Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard

Brakes

4-Wheel ABS Standard Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard

Safety Features

Brake Assist Standard
Electronic Stability Control Standard Standard Standard
Auto-On Headlights Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Optional Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Optional Optional
Adjustable Pedals Optional Optional Optional
Front Tow Hooks Optional Optional
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

Locking Rear Differential Optional Optional
Rear Wheel Drive Standard Standard Standard
8 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard Standard
Engine Type FFV V8 Gas V8 Gas V8
Displacement 5.4L/330 4.8L/293 5.3L/323
Horsepower (Net @ RPM) 310 @ 5100 295 @ 5600 310 @ 5200
Torque (Net @ RPM) 365 @ 3600 305 @ 4600 335 @ 4400
Transmission Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Turning diameter 40.83 39.0 43.0

Fuel

Flexible Fuel Capability Standard Optional Optional
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 14 14 14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 20 20 20
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 28 26 31

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front Double Wishbone Coil springs Coil springs
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link Coil springs Coil springs

Transmission

Automatic Standard Standard Standard
4-Speed Automatic Standard
6-Speed Automatic Standard Optional Standard
Manual Standard Standard Optional
Transmission Overdrive Switch Standard Standard