Competition in the family sized SUV segment is thick, with many automakers putting out larger, powerful and feature laden vehicles every year. The Ford Expedition is one of the mainstays in the market, and continues to be popular across America. Many consumers wonder which trim to purchase, and they cannot go wrong with the Expedition Limited.
Key Takeaways:
- The Ford Expedition Limited has a more powerful version of the 3.5 liter V6 and more features than the more base XLT trim.
- The 2024 Expedition limited starts at $68,515 and the purchasing price will run a bit higher depending on your location and the current market.
- The Expedition is not being updated much in 2024, and receives minor updates like changing out USB ports to USB-C Ports.
What is the difference between the Ford Expedition Limited and XLT?
The Ford Expedition Limited is the trim just above the XLT, it is a bit pricier and it comes with more standard features. The XLT has less standard features than the Limited but is significantly cheaper starting at $59,695 while the Limited starts at $68,515. This is because the Limited comes with a more powerful engine generating 400 horses out of the 3.5 liter V6, instead of the standard 380 horses.
What does this extra price get for you besides a more powerful engine? The standard features include; a panoramic roof, leather trimmed seats, heated and ventilated front row seats, leather wrapped steering wheel, intelligent cruise control, lane centering assist, Bang and Olufsen 12 speaker sound system with a subwoofer, and active noise control.
The XLT lacks all of these fancier luxury features, it will mostly come down to if you prefer the extra add ons, or you just need a family hauler to get to and from places. The Limited is the trim most recommended for its middle of the road placing, and for not being too pricey. The Limited trim also has available packages such as the Stealth package which adds more horsepower to the already more powerful engine, getting 440 horses, and adds black accents throughout the cabin and exterior.
How much is the 2024 Ford Expedition Limited?
The 2024 Ford Expedition Limited starts at $68,515 and is one of the trims that sits in the middle of the Expedition lineup. Since the Limited is fairly priced and comes with a more powerful engine and a suite of standard features, it is one of the more popular trims of the Expedition.
The Limited is a trim level that is easy to recommend to families for its great price, and host of options that make it easy to take the family on long road trips. This is a result of the standard intelligent cruise control that comes on the Limited trim, which adapts to vehicles in front of you and brakes as they brake, maintaining a safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you. Choose the Ford Expedition Limited if you want the best price to features ratio, and want the best of both worlds.
Is the Ford Expedition changing in 2024?
The Ford Expedition is not being updated in 2024, and only received tiny updates. These include the new paint color (Wild Green), front tow hooks on select trims that also have the Heavy Duty trailer tow package, and USB-C charge ports in the second row. These changes are minor as the Ford Expedition was refreshed in 2022, but the minor changes show Ford continues to make sure that consumers have the most modern iteration of their vehicles.
Many are already wondering when the Expedition will receive an update, and this anticipation might be coming a bit too early as changes won’t be coming for a few more years. The 2024 Ford Expedition is a great model year for the SUV, and the Limited might be the best trim on the lineup. This is because it comes with a more powerful version of the engine, and more features than the more base XL and XLT.
Summary:
While competition is heavy in the family sized SUV segment, the Ford Expedition Limited is a trim you cannot go wrong with. With plenty of space for a family, and even more in the available Expedition Limited Max, it does more than other trims with a more powerful engine, a great feature to price ratio and more available packages than other trims. Call us now to check our inventory and set up a test drive on the venerable Ford Expedition Limited.