Ford Expedition vs Lexus GX550
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Lexus GX550
Overview
| Spec | Ford ExpeditionMAX XL Fleet | Lexus GX550GX 550 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | MAX XL Fleet | GX 550 Premium |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | four wheel drive | four wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford ExpeditionMAX XL Fleet | Lexus GX550GX 550 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $62,425 (best) | $65,485 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford ExpeditionMAX XL Fleet | Lexus GX550GX 550 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 18 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| City MPG | 15 MPG | 15 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 27.8 gal (best) | 21 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford ExpeditionMAX XL Fleet | Lexus GX550GX 550 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | — | 349 hp (best) |
| Torque | — | 479 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | 3.4 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford ExpeditionMAX XL Fleet | Lexus GX550GX 550 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 8 seats (best) | 7 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 37.4 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | 9,600 lbs (best) | 9,063 lbs |
| Curb weight | 5,796 lbs | 5,585 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 131.5 in (best) | 112 in |
| Length | 221.7 in (best) | 197.1 in |
| Width | 80 in (best) | 78 in |
| Height | 77.9 in (best) | 75.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford ExpeditionMAX XL Fleet | Lexus GX550GX 550 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Lexus GX550 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAX XL Fleet $62,425 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GX 550 Premium $65,485 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Active $63,600 MSRP | GX 550 Premium+ $69,950 MSRP |
| 3 | Active $66,600 MSRP | GX 550 Overtrail $73,130 MSRP |
| 4 | MAX Active $66,600 MSRP | GX 550 Luxury $77,950 MSRP |
| 5 | MAX Active $69,600 MSRP | GX 550 Overtrail+ $80,595 MSRP |
| 6 | Platinum $70,550 MSRP | GX 550 Luxury+ $81,950 MSRP |
| 7 | Platinum $73,550 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 | — |