With their outsized powertrains and richly appointed cabins, the 2023 Ford Expedition and Chevy Tahoe don’t make your choice easy. Which of these full-size SUVs checks all the important boxes? Our comparison guide has the answers you seek.
Key Takeaways
- Although both SUVs offer three rows of comfort, the Expedition comes standard with more premium features.
- The Expedition offers the strongest powertrain, with a 440-horsepower version of its turbocharged V6.
- Ford’s SUV also earned better crash-test scores, though both models come standard with several driver safety aids.
- The Tahoe (starting at $54,200) gives you a slightly better deal than the Expedition (starting at $55,125).
Interior Space & Comfort: 2023 Ford Expedition
Inside the Expedition, you’ll find nothing but comfort and generous passenger space. The Expedition comes standard with a lot to like, including a leather-wrapped steering wheel, LED headlights, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a power-adjustable driver’s seat. And it keeps you connected, thanks to Ford’s SYNC 4 infotainment system, complete with a 12-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and android Auto. To layer on the luxury, move up the Expedition’s list of trim models. Available upgrades include leather upholstery and a panoramic sunroof.
The Tahoe’s standard lineup is also impressive — if not as all-encompassing — with comforts like tri-zone automatic climate control and power-adjustable front seats. But the Tahoe’s available upgrades can match just about anything the Expedition can offer. As long as you’re comfortable paying more, you nab features like heated seats and a hands-free liftgate!
Power & Performance: 2023 Ford Expedition
Looking for the strongest SUV? That’s the 2023 Expedition. More specifically, it’s the Expedition Timberline, a trim model specially designed for off-road adventure. Its version of the turbocharged V6 enhances your ride with 440 horses.
Choose from three versions of the Expedition’s turbocharged V6, depending on which trim model you select:
- Standard turbo 3.5L V6 (375 horsepower, 470 lb-ft of torque)
- Timberline: turbo 3.5L V6 (440 hp, 510 lb-ft)
- Platinum: turbo 3.5L V6 (400 hp, 480 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive
Looking for the strongest SUV? That’s the 2023 Expedition. More specifically, it’s the Expedition Timberline, a trim model specially designed for off-road adventure. Its version of the turbocharged V6 enhances your ride with 440 horses.
Choose from three versions of the Expedition’s turbocharged V6, depending on which trim model you select:
- Standard turbo 3.5L V6 (375 horsepower, 470 lb-ft of torque)
- Timberline: turbo 3.5L V6 (440 hp, 510 lb-ft)
- Platinum: turbo 3.5L V6 (400 hp, 480 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive
Although the 2023 Tahoe doesn’t deliver as much horsepower, it does offer a couple of V8 engine options. If you prefer classic V8 performance, this just might be the SUV for you. Like the Expedition, the Tahoe also offers trail-style traction with optional four-wheel drive.
The Tahoe’s three engine options also depend on which trim model you select:
- Standard 5.3L V8 (355 hp, 383 lb-ft)
- Optional for the RST, Z71, Premier; standard for the High Country: 6.2L V8 (420 hp, 460 lb-ft)
- Optional for all but the Z71: turbo diesel 3.0L inline six-cylinder engine (277 hp, 460 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic
- Rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive
Crash-Test Scores: 2023 Ford Expedition
In government crash tests, the 2023 Expedition came out on top, with a perfect five-star overall rating. The 2023 Tahoe isn’t quite as squeaky clean, with four out of five stars for overall safety.
The Expedition also comes standard with more safety aids, including blind-spot monitoring. Both SUVs include lane keeping assist, forward collision mitigation, and automatic high beams on every trim level!
Starting Price: 2023 Chevy Tahoe
It’s true that these SUVs are insanely competitive. That’s something you can see reflected in their price tags, though the Chevy Tahoe is slightly less expensive. Chevy’s full-size SUV starts at $54,200, whereas its Ford counterpart starts at $55,125.
Your Family SUV
The 2023 Chevy Tahoe does have the lower starting price. But it’s the 2023 Ford Expedition that truly speaks to your family’s comfort levels and sense of adventure. Choose Ford’s full-size SUV for the most power, the best crash-test scores, and a richly appointed cabin.