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Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs Ford Excursion

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

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2005 Ford Excursion

Overview

SpecChevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500Ford ExcursionXLS
Selected trimLS 1500XLS
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)regular unleaded
Transmission6-speed shiftable automatic4-speed automatic
Engine typeflex-fuel (FFV)gas
Model year20142005

Pricing & market

SpecChevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500Ford ExcursionXLS
MSRP$45,065$38,035 (best)
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecChevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500Ford ExcursionXLS
Combined MPG17 MPG (best)
City MPG15 MPG (best)
Highway MPG21 MPG (best)
Fuel tank31 gal44 gal (best)

Performance

SpecChevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500Ford ExcursionXLS
Horsepower320 hp (best)255 hp
Torque335 lb-ft350 lb-ft (best)
Engine size5.3 L5.4 L (best)
CylindersV8V8

Size & capability

SpecChevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500Ford ExcursionXLS
Seating8 seats9 seats (best)
Doors55
Cargo volume137.4 cu ft146.4 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity8,100 lbs (best)7,600 lbs
Payload1,526 lbs1,920 lbs (best)
Curb weight5,674 lbs (best)6,680 lbs
Ground clearance9.1 in (best)7.4 in
Wheelbase130 in137.1 in (best)
Length222.4 in226.4 in (best)
Width79.1 in79.9 in (best)
Height76.8 in77.4 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecChevrolet Suburban 1500LS 1500Ford ExcursionXLS
NHTSA overall4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover3 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimChevrolet Suburban 1500Ford Excursion
1

LS 1500

$45,065 MSRP(Currently comparing)

XLS

$38,035 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

LS 1500

$47,910 MSRP

XLS

$38,625 MSRP

3

LT 1500

$48,215 MSRP

XLS

$43,565 MSRP

4

LT 1500

$51,060 MSRP

XLS

$41,330 MSRP

5

LTZ 1500

$56,900 MSRP

XLS

$41,330 MSRP

6

LTZ 1500

$59,900 MSRP

XLS

$46,570 MSRP

7

XLT

$39,035 MSRP

8

XLT

$39,625 MSRP

9

XLT

$44,565 MSRP

10

XLT

$42,330 MSRP

11

XLT

$42,330 MSRP

12

XLT

$47,265 MSRP

13

Eddie Bauer

$42,155 MSRP

14

Eddie Bauer

$42,750 MSRP

15

Eddie Bauer

$47,690 MSRP

16

Eddie Bauer

$45,295 MSRP

17

Eddie Bauer

$50,230 MSRP

18

Limited

$43,500 MSRP

19

Limited

$44,095 MSRP

20

Limited

$49,030 MSRP

21

Limited

$46,640 MSRP

22

Limited

$51,570 MSRP

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