Ford Expedition vs Chevy Tahoe

Mechanicsburg, PA is the kind of small town that has a Shade Tree Commission. As they say in Cumberland County, Mechanicsburg is "A Good Place to Live." Civil War historic and sitting on a straight line to Camp Hill and Harrisburg, it is a pretty part of the country. It is the kind of hill and river country in which you want to travel.

When purchasing a new vehicle you want to be sure to do you research and compare similar vehicles before making a decision. If you are in the market for a full-size SUV, be sure to consider the 2015 Ford Expedition.

2015 Ford Expedition

There are six Expedition trim levels each with significant differences: XLT, XLT EL, Limited, Limited EL, King Ranch, and King Ranch EL. Its 119-inch wheelbase has three rows and 108.3 cubic feet of cargo space, and the EL designation gives you a whopping 131-inch base and 130.8 cubic feet.

• Powertrain: A new standard EcoBoost 3.5-liter V6 includes Ford F-150 technology adding power and fuel efficiency through direct-injection and inter-cooled twin turbochargers. The six-speed automatic rides 310 horses for 20 hwy mpg and a 9,000 pound towing capability.
  
  
• Exterior: A broad bold grille above a growling fascia raises the entrance impression of the 2015 Expedition. It is sleek, contemporary, and imposing enough for a night out or Pocono weekend. The Expedition remains unashamedly big and utilitarian.
  
  
• Interior: The Expedition XLT makes a statement outside and in. The third row folds flat to the floor behind a Sync® with AppLink? with its hands-free Bluetooth® and streaming connectivity.
  
  
• Limited: In addition to the XLT standards, the Limited trims load the interior with luxury and technology: heated/cooled bucket seats, dual-zone climate control, power liftgate and PowerFold® third row, rear view camera and forward sensing, and seven-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 player.
  
  
• King Ranch: The King Ranch insignia appears inside and out of the Chaparral leather-trimmed seats with heated and cooled seats with ten-way power adjustment and memory, and power lumbar and recline.
  
  

 

2015 Chevy Tahoe

The Tahoe defined the full-size SUV field when it was introduced. Built on a truck platform, it has clean bold lines, seats nine comfortably, and can tow 8,600 pounds when equipped. 

• Powertrain: The Tahoe features a direct-injection EcoTec3, 5.3-liter V8 with continuously variable vale timing (CVVT) and cylinder deactivation that earns a surprising 23 hwy. mpg. These balance power and the desire for fuel efficiency on this brute of a vehicle. Its Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed automatic features a TapShift control, tow and haul mode, and Auto Grade Braking.
  
  
• Exterior: The re-designed exterior presents a newly aerodynamic appearance with the cabin sitting back on the chassis behind a longer front end. Molded sides sweep back from a formal front end. It strides standard 18-inch rims but impresses more on the factory optional 20 or 22-inch wheels.
  
  
• Interior: The Tahoe comes in three trims: LS, LT, and LTZ. They differ in interior features and technology attractions:
  
  
• LS: Full-power accessories, tri-zone climate control, Bluetooth connectivity, rear park assist and rear view camera, and remote vehicle starter system - all items are standard.
  
  
• LT: The LS standards support additional attractions: lane departure warning, forward collision alarm, Bose® premium sound, programmable power liftgate, leather-appointed seats in first and second rows, heated front bucket seats, and eight-inch Chevrolet MyLink? color touch-screen.
  
  
• LTZ: High-intensity discharge headlamps, foglamps, and LED daytime running lamps accentuate the LTZ with its 12-way power adjustable heated and cooled front seats, and additional safety technology like rear cross traffic alert, front park assist, and blind zone alert and lane change assist.
  
  

Ford Expedition vs Chevy Tahoe

Your Mechanicsburg Ford dealership, located at 6320 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA serves buyers from Harrisburg, Camp Hill, Carlisle, and points north and south. They have acres of new and certified pre-owned vehicles. Explore our website for inventory, trade-in values, and financing opportunities; then schedule a test drive.