2009 Chrysler Aspen vs 2008 Ford Expedition

2009 Chrysler Aspen

2008 Ford Expedition

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RWD 4-Door Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RWD 4-Door Limited	14	19	$31,705	$34,730
AWD 4-Door Limited	14	19	$33,852	$37,115
AWD 4-Door Limited Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$41,110	$45,270

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2WD 4-Door XLT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2WD 4-Door XLT	12	18	$28,980	$31,345
4WD 4-Door XLT	12	16	$31,590	$34,245
2WD 4-Door Eddie Bauer	12	18	$33,518	$36,590
2WD 4-Door Limited	12	18	$35,258	$38,750
4WD 4-Door Eddie Bauer	12	16	$36,114	$39,490
2WD 4-Door King Ranch	12	18	$36,984	$40,690
4WD 4-Door Limited	12	16	$37,839	$41,650
4WD 4-Door King Ranch	12	16	$39,565	$43,590

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,705

$28,980

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,730

$31,345

Monthly Payment Estimate

$579 / month

$522 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2009 Chrysler Aspen has a nice interior but—Hybrid model aside—there are few other reasons to choose the 2009 Chrysler Aspen over roomier full-size SUVs.

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

TCC Likes

Abundant standard features
Upscale, luxurious look of instrument panel
Excellent front seats

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

TCC Dislikes

Not much more maneuverable than bigger trucks
Soft, bouncy ride
High cargo floor

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

Fuel Economy

City

14 mpg

12 mpg

Highway

19 mpg

18 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

2WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Rear Door Type

Liftgate

Interior Dimensions

Third Hip Room (in)

48.0

Second Shoulder Room (in)

59.6

63.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

41.1

Third Head Room (in)

39.2

Front Hip Room (in)

58.8

60.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

155.1

Third Shoulder Room (in)

58.9

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

39.1

Front Head Room (in)

40.8

39.6

Second Hip Room (in)

57.2

59.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.4

63.2

Passenger Capacity

Third Leg Room (in)

34.5

Second Head Room (in)

39.3

39.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

200.8

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

56.7

Height, Overall (in)

74.3

77.2

Liftover Height (in)

33.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.4

Wheelbase (in)

119.2

119.0

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

34.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.0

78.8

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

34.4

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)

206.5

Side Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

8.7

Step Up Height - Front (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in)

48.3

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

8.7

Side Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Front (in)

39.2

Step Up Height - Side (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

82.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

102.4

108.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

19.0

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

49.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

44.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

67.25

55.0

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in)

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8 x 0.87

13.5 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.2 x 1.1

13.0 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Fuel Tank Location

Midship

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.0

40.83

Steering Type

Pwr rack & pinion

Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.41

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

42.16

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.86

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

Tires

Spare Tire Size

P235/65R17

P265/70R17

Front Tire Order Code

TP5

T5G

Spare Tire Order Code

TBB

Rear Tire Size

P265/60R18

P265/70R17

Rear Tire Order Code

TP5

T5G

Front Tire Size

P265/60R18

P265/70R17

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

2305

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

654

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

654

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

2305

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

2305

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

654

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

8950

6000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

895

600

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4866

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

11800

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2741

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

7400

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

4250

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

2808

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3500

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

17 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 8.0

17 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.5

17 x 8.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

750

650

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Maximum Alternator Watts

2250

Engine

Fuel System

SMPI

SEFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

330 @ 3950

365 @ 3750

Engine Order Code

EVE

995

Displacement

4.7L/287

5.4L/330

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

303 @ 5650

300 @ 5000

Engine Type

Gas V8

Engine Oil Cooler

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.21

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

1.14

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.00

4.17

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.52

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.86

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

3.40

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67-1.50

2.34

Trans Order Code

DGQ

Transfer Case Model

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Trans PTO Access

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Summary

Body Style

4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle

4 Door

Vehicle Name

Chrysler Aspen

Ford Expedition

Body Code

119" WB

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Live axle

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

34.9

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

34.9

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.4

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3500

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4250

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

4250

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

3500

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.31

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Frame

Frame Type

Fully Boxed

Doors

Side Door Type

- TBD -

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