Compare 2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs 2008 Ford Expedition

2008 Chevrolet Suburban
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2WD 4-Door 1500 LS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 1500 LS 14 20 $34,847 $38,085
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 1500 LT w/1LT 14 20 $35,707 $39,025
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 1500 LT w/2LT 14 20 $35,707 $39,025
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 1500 LT w/3LT 14 20 $35,707 $39,025
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 1500 LTZ 14 20 $35,707 $39,025
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 2500 LS N/A N/A $36,137 $39,495
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 2500 LT w/1LT N/A N/A $36,979 $40,415
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 2500 LT w/2LT N/A N/A $36,979 $40,415
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 2500 LT w/3LT N/A N/A $36,979 $40,415
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 1500 LS 14 19 $37,450 $40,930
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 1500 LT w/1LT 14 19 $38,311 $41,870
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 1500 LT w/2LT 14 19 $38,311 $41,870
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 1500 LT w/3LT 14 19 $38,311 $41,870
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 1500 LTZ 14 19 $38,311 $41,870
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 2500 LS N/A N/A $38,736 $42,335
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 2500 LT w/1LT N/A N/A $39,582 $43,260
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 2500 LT w/2LT N/A N/A $39,582 $43,260
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 2500 LT w/3LT N/A N/A $39,582 $43,260
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2WD 4-Door Eddie Bauer
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Expedition 2WD 4-Door Eddie Bauer 12 18 $33,518 $36,590
Expedition 2WD 4-Door King Ranch 12 18 $36,984 $40,690
Expedition 2WD 4-Door Limited 12 18 $35,258 $38,750
Expedition 2WD 4-Door XLT 12 18 $28,980 $31,345
Expedition 4WD 4-Door Eddie Bauer 12 16 $36,114 $39,490
Expedition 4WD 4-Door King Ranch 12 16 $39,565 $43,590
Expedition 4WD 4-Door Limited 12 16 $37,839 $41,650
Expedition 4WD 4-Door XLT 12 16 $31,590 $34,245
Pricing
Invoice Price
$34,847
$33,518
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$38,085
$36,590
Monthly Payment Estimate
$635 / month
$610 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2
8.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2008 Chevrolet Suburban stands out as being a highly capable and usable full-size sport utility vehicle that drives well. The 2008 Ford Expedition is a big, capable SUV with a truly useful and convenient third row.
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Fuel Economy
City
14 mpg 12 mpg
Highway
20 mpg 18 mpg
Vehicle
Rear Door Type
Liftgate Liftgate
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in)
38.5 39.8
Third Hip Room (in)
49.4 50.2
Second Shoulder Room (in)
65.2 63.7
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 41.1
Third Head Room (in)
38.1 38.3
Front Hip Room (in)
64.4 60.2
Third Shoulder Room (in)
64.7 51.9
Second Leg Room (in)
39.5 39.1
Passenger Capacity
8 8
Front Head Room (in)
41.1 39.6
Second Hip Room (in)
61.8 59.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
65.3 63.2
Third Leg Room (in)
34.9 37.7
Exterior Dimensions
Side Door Opening Width (in)
NA - TBD -
Overhang, Front (in)
- TBD - 39.2
Step Up Height - Side (in)
NA - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - 56.7
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
31.8 34.4
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
222.4 206.5
Side Door Opening Height (in)
NA - TBD -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
9.1 8.7
Height, Overall (in)
76.8 77.2
Step Up Height - Front (in)
NA - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - 34.6
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)
- TBD - 48.3
Wheelbase (in)
130.0 119.0
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
10.5 8.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
79.1 78.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
41.4 - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
69.6 44.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
90.0 55.0
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)
NA NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)
NA NA
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
49.1 49.2
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
101.8 82.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
137.4 108.3
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
35.6 13.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
45.8 18.6
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)
NA - TBD -
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.5 x 0.79 13.5 x - TBD -
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x 1.18 13.0 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Fuel Tank
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA NA
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
31 28
Fuel Tank Location
- TBD - Midship
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA NA
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
17.75 NA
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - 42.16
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
17.75 20
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
43.0 40.83
Steering Type
Pwr Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - 2305
Front Tire Size
P265/70R17 P265/70R17
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
- TBD - 654
Spare Tire Size
P265/70R17 P265/70R17
Front Tire Order Code
QAN T5N
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
2104 2305
Spare Tire Order Code
ZVL NA
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
- TBD - 654
Rear Tire Size
P265/70R17 P265/70R17
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
- TBD - 654
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
2104 2305
Rear Tire Order Code
QAN T5N
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
7100 6000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
1065 600
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 5000
Weight Information
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2683 2808
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3300 3500
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
13,000 11800
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2769 2741
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
7200 7400
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
4200 4250
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 17 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 17 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 17 x 8.0
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
18.3 13
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA NA
Maximum Alternator Watts
NA 2250
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600 650
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160 150
Engine
Engine Type
Gas V8 Gas V8
Fuel System
SFI SEFI
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
340 @ 4200 365 @ 3750
Engine Order Code
LY5 995
Displacement
5.3L/323 5.4L/330
Engine Oil Cooler
- TBD - NA
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
320 @ 5200 300 @ 5000
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
14 12
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
20 18
Transmission
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA NA
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.29 3.40
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.63 2.34
Trans Order Code
M30 NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA NA
Trans Power Take Off
NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70 1.14
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Model
NA NA
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.69
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.06 4.17
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA NA
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.52
Trans Type
4 6
Trans PTO Access
NA NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.86
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Summary
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Suburban Ford Expedition
Body Code
E52 119" WB
Body Style
4 Door 1500 4 Door
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.41 1.4
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4200 4250
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
3300 3500
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.73 3.31
Axle Type - Front
Independent Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
1.81 34.9
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
3400 3500
Suspension Type - Rear
Coil springs Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
1.10 - TBD -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA NA
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4200 4250
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
1.81 34.9
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-floating Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Coil springs Double Wishbone
Frame
Frame Type
Ladder Fully Boxed
Doors
Side Door Type
NA - TBD -

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