2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs 2008 Ford Expedition

2009 Chevrolet Suburban

2008 Ford Expedition

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2WD 4-Door 1500 LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 1500 LS	14	20	$37,544	$40,370
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 1500 LT w/1LT	14	20	$38,483	$41,380
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 1500 LT w/2LT	14	20	$40,831	$43,905
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 1500 LTZ	14	20	$47,071	$50,615
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 2500 LS	N/A	N/A	$39,041	$41,980
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 2500 LT w/1LT	N/A	N/A	$39,962	$42,970
Suburban 2WD 4-Door 2500 LT w/2LT	N/A	N/A	$42,310	$45,495
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 1500 LS	N/A	N/A	$40,189	$43,215
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 1500 LT w/1LT	N/A	N/A	$41,129	$44,225
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 1500 LT w/2LT	N/A	N/A	$43,477	$46,750
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 1500 LTZ	N/A	N/A	$49,717	$53,460
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 2500 LS	N/A	N/A	$41,682	$44,820
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 2500 LT w/1LT	N/A	N/A	$42,607	$45,815
Suburban 4WD 4-Door 2500 LT w/2LT	N/A	N/A	$44,956	$48,340

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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
Expedition EL 2WD 4-Door Eddie Bauer	12	18	$35,940	$39,240
Expedition EL 2WD 4-Door King Ranch	12	18	$39,392	$43,340
Expedition EL 2WD 4-Door Limited	12	18	$37,666	$41,400
Expedition EL 2WD 4-Door XLT	12	18	$32,203	$34,870
Expedition EL 4WD 4-Door Eddie Bauer	12	16	$38,535	$42,140
Expedition EL 4WD 4-Door King Ranch	12	16	$41,973	$46,240
Expedition EL 4WD 4-Door Limited	12	16	$40,247	$44,300
Expedition EL 4WD 4-Door XLT	12	16	$34,813	$37,770

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,544

$33,518

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$40,370

$36,590

Monthly Payment Estimate

$673 / month

$610 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The workhorse 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is far from glamorous, but it gets the job done, in comfort.

The 2008 Ford Expedition is a big, capable SUV with a truly useful and convenient third row.

TCC Likes

Powerful V-8s
Decent fuel economy
Composed ride

Independent rear suspension
King Ranch leather
Room in third-row seat

TCC Dislikes

Extra length impedes maneuverability
Difficult entry/exit for some
Tight access to third row

Ride isn't class-leading
Only one engine
Engine noise

Fuel Economy

City

14 mpg

12 mpg

Highway

20 mpg

18 mpg

Vehicle

Rear Door Type

Liftgate

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

34.9

37.7

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

Passenger Capacity

Third Shoulder Room (in)

64.7

51.9

Second Leg Room (in)

39.5

39.1

Front Head Room (in)

41.1

39.6

Second Hip Room (in)

61.8

59.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

65.3

63.2

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

79.1

78.8

Side Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Front (in)

- TBD -

39.2

Step Up Height - Side (in)

- 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)

- TBD -

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

9.1

8.7

Height, Overall (in)

76.8

77.2

Step Up Height - Front (in)

- 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

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)

Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)

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 -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6 x 0.8

13.5 x - TBD -

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x 1.2

13.0 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Fuel Tank Location

- TBD -

Midship

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr

Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

17.75

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

42.16

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

17.75

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

43.0

40.83

Tires

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

2305

Front Tire Size

P265/70R17

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

- TBD -

654

Spare Tire Size

P265/70R17

Front Tire Order Code

QAN

T5N

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

2104

2305

Spare Tire Order Code

ZRS

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

- TBD -

654

Rear Tire Size

P265/70R17

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

654

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

2104

2305

Rear Tire Order Code

QAN

T5N

Trailering

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5100

6000

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

765

600

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7200

7400

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3300

3500

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2836

2741

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

11,000

11800

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

4200

4250

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

2851

2808

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

17 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

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

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

16.6

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Maximum Alternator Watts

2250

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

650

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V8

Fuel System

SFI

SEFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

335 @ 4400

365 @ 3750

Engine Order Code

LY5

995

Displacement

5.3L/323

5.4L/330

Engine Oil Cooler

- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 5200

300 @ 5000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.06

3.40

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.36

2.34

Trans Order Code

MYC

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.15

1.14

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Model

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.03

4.17

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.53

1.52

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.86

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Suburban

Ford Expedition

Body Code

119" WB

Body Style

4 Door 1500

4 Door

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Coil springs

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

36.0

1.4

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4200

4250

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

3300

3500

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.08

3.31

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

46.0

34.9

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3400

3500

Suspension Type - Rear

Coil springs

Multi-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

1.1

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4200

4250

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

46.0

34.9

Axle Type - Rear

Semi-floating

Independent

Frame

Frame Type

Ladder

Fully Boxed

Doors

Side Door Type

- TBD -

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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