When it comes to finding a large SUV, the market is pretty saturated. The majority of choices are solid, making it hard to make a decision on which one to take home. The 2024 Ford Expedition and the 2024 Chevy Suburban are two power rivals, but where do they stack up when it comes to your needs? Let’s dissect their qualities.
Key Takeaways
- The 2024 Ford Expedition offers more trim options and price levels than the Suburban.
- The largest Suburban engine is not as powerful as the engine offered in the Expedition’s base trim.
- The Expedition and Suburban infotainment systems are similar, but there are more quality bells and whistles in Expedition trims.
What’s New for the 2024 Ford Expedition?
The 2024 Expedition hasn’t changed all that much, as its last major overhaul was in 2022. Aside from revised bumpers and more USB ports, the color Wild Green has been added to its palette. Front tow hooks are now standard to the AWD XLT, Limited, King Ranch, and Platinum models with Ford’s Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow package. The Timberline trim also features higher ground clearance, protective skid plates and all-terrain tires in ‘24.
The 2024 Suburban has only seen minimal changes this year. However, rumors abound that the SUV will see significant changes in ‘25.
How Many Trim Levels Are Available For the 2024 Ford Expedition?
The Expedition has ten trim packages and price points to choose from, which means there’s likely something for everyone’s needs.
- XL STX: $55,525
- XLT: $59,590
- XLT MAX: $62,590
- Limited: $68,410
- Limited MAX: $71,410
- Timberline: $71,700
- King Ranch: $78,465
- King Ranch MAX: $81,465
- Platinum: $80,695
- Platinum MAX: $83,695
The Suburban has six trims at slightly higher starting prices.
- LS: 61,195
- LT: $66,695
- RST: $69,295
- Z71 (4WD only): $71,295
- Premier: $74,585
- Country: $80,395
What Engines Are Under The Hood of the 2024 Ford Expedition?
The Expedition’s XL STX (base model) features a 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine that packs a punch with 380-horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. Higher-level trims, when outfitted with the Stealth Performance packaging, deliver 440 horses and 510 pound-feet of torque. Talk about power!
There are three engines under the Suburban’s hood, but while powerful, even the largest engine is no match for what the Expedition has to offer:
- 3.0-liter Turbodiesel: 277 horsepower, 460 pound-feet of torque
- 5.3-liter V8: 355 horsepower, 383 pound-feet of torque
- 6.2-liter V8: 433 horsepower, 467 pound-feet of torque
Is the 2024 Ford Expedition Comfortable?
Both SUVs have comfortable interiors, but the Expedition’s is that much nicer. It’s designed with higher quality materials, and you can see the difference when you look at the Expedition’s seats, which feature multiple lumbar support zones and massage tools available in higher trims. Second and third row passengers, even the taller ones, also ride comfortably and can exit and enter easily.
The Suburban—while it is also roomy—has a more plain, utilitarian look. The Expedition’s dash is more modern than the Suburban’s control center, which feels like a throwback. The Expedition also comes with the following information system features, making travel more of a pleasure than a task.
- 12.0-inch touchscreen (The XLT trim includes a wireless charging pad. It and higher trims offer a 15.5-inch vertically-oriented touchscreen)
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Six speakers (in higher levels, a 22-speaker Bang and Olufsen system)
- 12.4-inch gauge cluster display
Should You Choose the 2024 Ford Expedition as Your Next SUV?
While both the Expedition and the Suburban are high-quality SUVs, the Expedition offers far more options at more affordable prices for the prospective buyer. To find a trim that meets your needs, come down to Karl Flammer Ford today to experience what the Expedition has to offer!