When you need an SUV that can accommodate three rows of passengers, safety and space naturally become the top priorities. While any modern option should deliver on these essentials, the most appealing full-size SUV contenders should offer much more. The Chevrolet Suburban and Ford Expedition build on the basics with power, style, and smart technology, so let’s compare them side by side to see which is right for you.
The Suburban and Expedition can seat up to eight people in their standard builds, while the Suburban can be equipped to carry a total of nine. The Suburban’s cabin punches above its price range with a decidedly upscale interior with high-end materials and quality furnishing from the front to the back. The Expedition shares some Spartan materials with its Ford sibling, the F-150 pickup. While these workmanlike appointments would be at home in a full-size truck, they seem less fitting for a family-focused three-row SUV. Both vehicles offer all the passenger space you need for long travels with a full party, while the Suburban offers a substantial amount of cargo space compared to its rival. Behind the rear seats, the Suburban provides a 39.3-cubic-foot storage area, more than the Expedition’s 20.9-cubic-foot space. When you fold the passenger seating flat in the Chevy, you’ll be able to carry your bulkiest loads with an airy 121.7-cubic-foot space.
With either vehicle, you’ll be able to access a variety of modern features through responsive 8-inch touchscreen infotainment systems. Both the Suburban’s Chevrolet Infotainment System and the Expedition’s SYNC 3 system are celebrated as user-friendly, with large on-screen buttons and practical menu arrangements. You’ll notice that the Chevy’s graphics and displays are more contemporary than the Ford’s overall presentation, and in the Expedition, critics have lamented the infotainment system’s frustrating choice to lock you out of the navigation feature if you’re using any of the smartphone synchronization tools. Each SUV also comes with a range of safety features like a rearview camera, while the Chevy sports Teen Driver. This program lets you set speed and volume parameters to help a secondary driver learn the rules of the road with safe limitations.
With all that the Suburban has to offer, from its comfortable interior to its hearty powertrain, the Suburban might surprise you with its refreshingly affordable price tag. You could save hundreds or more by opting for the well-rounded Chevy, and you’ll find that the two competitors maintain a price difference as you explore their trim ranges. The luxe-level Suburban Premier loaded with a powerful V8 still comes at a more approachable cost than the Expedition Platinum.
If it sounds like the Suburban is exactly what you’re looking for, you’ll find it here at our dealership. Come see us whenever you want to try it out for yourself. We know you’ll be happy with this spacious SUV when you take it for a test drive, and our team will help you make it yours for a great deal.