Ford Expedition vs GMC Yukon XL
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 GMC Yukon XL
Overview
| Spec | Ford ExpeditionMAX XL Fleet | GMC Yukon XLElevation |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | MAX XL Fleet | Elevation |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | four wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford ExpeditionMAX XL Fleet | GMC Yukon XLElevation |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $62,425 (best) | $72,200 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford ExpeditionMAX XL Fleet | GMC Yukon XLElevation |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 18 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| City MPG | 15 MPG | 15 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 27.8 gal | 28 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford ExpeditionMAX XL Fleet | GMC Yukon XLElevation |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | — | 355 hp (best) |
| Torque | — | 383 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.5 L | 5.3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford ExpeditionMAX XL Fleet | GMC Yukon XLElevation |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 37.4 cu ft | 144.5 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 9,600 lbs (best) | 8,200 lbs |
| Payload | — | 1,430 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,796 lbs | 5,722 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in (best) | 7.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.5 in | 134 in (best) |
| Length | 221.7 in | 225.2 in (best) |
| Width | 80 in | 81 in (best) |
| Height | 77.9 in (best) | 76.5 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford ExpeditionMAX XL Fleet | GMC Yukon XLElevation |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 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 pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None 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.
| Trim | Ford Expedition | GMC Yukon XL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAX XL Fleet $62,425 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Elevation $72,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Active $63,600 MSRP | Elevation $75,200 MSRP |
| 3 | Active $66,600 MSRP | AT4 $79,000 MSRP |
| 4 | MAX Active $66,600 MSRP | Denali $83,000 MSRP |
| 5 | MAX Active $69,600 MSRP | Denali $86,000 MSRP |
| 6 | Platinum $70,550 MSRP | AT4 Ultimate $100,300 MSRP |
| 7 | Platinum $73,550 MSRP | Denali Ultimate $106,300 MSRP |
| 8 | MAX Platinum $73,550 MSRP | — |
| 9 | MAX Platinum $76,550 MSRP | — |
| 10 | Tremor $82,400 MSRP | — |
| 11 | King Ranch $82,695 MSRP | — |
| 12 | King Ranch $86,670 MSRP | — |
| 13 | MAX King Ranch $85,695 MSRP | — |
| 14 | MAX King Ranch $89,670 MSRP | — |