Comparison - GMC Yukon Denali 2021 - vs - Ford Expedition XL STX 2021

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Other Names:

Also called:

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Also called:

Expedition EL,Expedition Max,Excursion,Everest

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Make: 
Average Price: 
$
71,400
Updated: 
15 Jan 2020
$
49,995
Updated: 
06 Jan 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2021
Total Seating: 
7
5
Transmission: 
10-speed Shiftable Automatic
10-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
24.00gals
23.30gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Satin Steel metallic
#9BA0AB
Onyx Black
#000000
Smokey Quartz metallic
#878278
White Frost Tricoat
#FFFFFF
Summit White
#FFFFFF
Dark Sky Metallic
#616C76
Pearl Beige Metallic
#CBC5BE
Cayenne Red Tintcoat
#971C1E
Midnight blue metallic
#11345E
Hunter Metallic
#F3F3F3

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

An all-new Yukon bows for 2021 and it rides on a new platform shared with the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, but wearing distinct styling. As with the Chevys, the 2021 GMC Yukon will come with an independent rear suspension, a first for the large GM SUVs.While both the rough-and-tumble AT4 and its butch looks and off-road equipment and the luxurious Denali and its hand-stitched leather interior seem the most compelling, the one to go for it actually the well-equipped and more affordable SLT. This mid-range model comes packed with features that most buyers are looking for, including leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, 20-inch wheels, a power rear liftgate, and a suite of driver-assistance features.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Coming to an upper-middle-class neighborhood near you: The 2021 GMC Yukon is richer and bigger, with details and a price tag to match.

Pros
Bolder looks
Upscale Denali trim
Tougher AT4 trim
Available turbodiesel
And it’s bigger…

Cons
…but does it really need to be?
Lots of options
Denali goes heavy on chrome look
How much will it tow?

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The GMC Yukon has been fully redesigned for 2021.

Pros
New independent rear suspension benefits ride and cargo capacity
Longer wheelbase increases passenger comfort
Redesigned interior is substantial improvement over the outgoing model
Newly available diesel-powered engine

Cons
Lacks maneuverability in parking lots and city streets
Not much different than the less expensive Chevrolet Tahoe

By: 
edmunds.com

Ford's Co-Pilot360 Assist—a bundle of advanced driver-assistance features—is now available as an option on the XLT model for 2021. And the Expedition receives new wheel designs on all of its trims. The lineup also introduces a two-row-only XL STX base model that starts at $51,690. Based on spy photos, we expect the 2022 Expedition to undergo a mid-cycle refresh that brings a giant, vertical touchscreen infotainment system (likely a 15.5-inch display inherited from the Ford Mustang Mach-E EV) as well as a more rugged trim level, possibly called Timberline.

Pros
Spacious cabin,
turbo V-6 makes plenty of power,
stout towing capacity.

Cons
Plasticky interior trimmings,
feels exactly as large as it is from behind the wheel,
expensive upper trims.

By: 
caranddriver.com

New XL base trim, available only with a five-seat configuration and in non-Max form.Co-Pilot360 Assist suite of safety features now optional on XLT trim.

Pros
Cavernous interior with plenty of passenger and cargo space
Quick acceleration from strong V6 engine
Comfortable front seats
Tows more than similarly sized SUVs

Cons
Disappointing real-world fuel economy
Large size and slow steering make it cumbersome to drive

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2021 Ford Expedition's #1 ranking is based on its score within the Large SUVs category. Currently the Ford Expedition has a score of 8.5 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 23 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Brawny engine
Great towing capacity and gas mileage for class
Straightforward infotainment controls
Spacious cabin

Cons
Stiff ride with 22-inch wheels
Some hard plastics in cabin

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
14.00mpg
17.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
19.00mpg
24.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
8
V
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
6.20L
3.50L
Torque: 
460ft-lbs
at 4 100rpm
470ft-lbs
at 2 250rpm
Horsepower: 
420hp
at 5 600rpm
375hp
at 5 000rpm
Cam Type: 
overhead valves (OHV)
Turning Circle: 
39.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
no
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
no
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Sun Sensor
Power Rear Seat Easy Entry
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Heated Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Leather Steering Wheel
Hill Start Assist
Hill Descent Control
Auto Stop-Start Technology
Remote Start System
Front Overhead Console Mounted Map Lights
Center Console-Armrest and Large Storage Bin with Lid
Overhead console with sunglass holder and conversation mirror

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
210.00in
210.00in
Width: 
81.00in
79.90in
Height: 
76.50in
76.40in
Ground Clearance: 
9.80in
Front Track: 
67.60in
Rear Track: 
67.20in
Wheel Base: 
120.90in
122.50in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
42.30
42.00
Rear Head Room: 
38.90
40.00
Front Leg Room: 
44.50in
43.90in
Rear leg room: 
42.00in
41.50in
Front Hip Room: 
61.50in
62.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
66.00in
64.90in
Rear Hip Room: 
61.30in
62.60in
Rear Shoulder room: 
64.80in
64.80in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
122.90cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
8000lbs
9200lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
25.50cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
23.30degrees
Angle of Departure: 
21.90degrees
Curb Weight: 
5827.00lbs
5623.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
no
Clock: 
yes
no
Trip computer: 
yes
no
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Hands-Free Entry
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors
Windows, Power-Front One-Touch Up/Down
Windows, Second Row Power-One-Touch Up/Down
Power adjustable heated mirrors with security approach lamps

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
Leather
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
8-way Power Driver Seat (Power Lumbar and Manual Recline)
4-way Manual Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Power Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Reclining Rear Seats
Folding Rear Seatback
Multi-Level Heating
Folding center armrest
Second-row 40/20/40 split bench manual reclining fold-flat seat

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
Multilink Independent Rear suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Tri-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
Cabin Particulate Air Filter
Sliding Sun Visors with Illuminated vanity Mirrors
Rear Cargo Area Light

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio
Bose Premium Brand Speakers
14 Total Speakers
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
USB Connection
1 Subwoofer(S)
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
USB Ports
6 Speakers
Speed-Compensated Volume
4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot
Enhanced Voice Recognition Communications and Entertainment System

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20 X 9.0 In.
18 In.
Wheels more: 
All Season Tires
Fullsize Non-Matching Spare Tire
Underbody Mounted Spare Tire
All-Terrain Tires
Underbody-mounted full-size spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
275.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
275.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Post-Collision Safety System
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
SOS Post-Crash Alert System
Passive Anti-Theft System
Perimeter Alarm
Personal Safety System
Lane-Keeping System
Pre-Collision Assist With Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Options

Packages: 
Max Trailering Package
Cargo Convenience Package
Denali Premium Package
Advanced Technology Package
Denali Deluxe Package
Denali Ultimate Package
Premium Capability Package W/Active Response 4WD
Option Package Discount Not Desired
Exterior Options: 
22" Carbon Flash Metallic Wheels
Power Retractable Assist Steps
Illuminated Front GMC Emblem
22" Bright Chrome Wheels
Illumination Package
Power Panoramic Sunroof
Wheel Locks
Illuminated Mirror GMC Emblem
22" Multi-Spoke Bright Polished Wheels
22" Black Gloss Wheels W/Chrome Inserts
22" Multi-Spoke Gloss Black Wheels
Molded Splash Guards
22" X 9.0" Bright Machined Aluminum Wheels W/Premium Paint
22" 6-Spoke Midnight Silver Machine-Faced Aluminum Wheels W/Chrome Inserts
Front License Plate Mounting Package
22" 6-Spoke Low Gloss Black Wheels W/Machined Accents
Interior Options: 
All-Weather Floor Liner Package
Collapsible Cargo Area Organizer
Power-Sliding Center Console
Cargo Security Shade
All-Weather Floor Mats
All-Weather Floor Liners
Vertical Cargo Net
Power Release 60/40 Split-Folding Second Row Bench Seats
Center Console Lockable Storage Box
Rear Seat Media System
Reflective Window Shade
Carpeted floor
Carpeted first- and second-row floor mats
Cargo Management System
Cargo Protector
Cargo Net

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Teak/Light Shale, leather
#B7B2B6
Jet Black, leather
#000000
Dark Walnut/very Dark Ash Gray, leather
#44403D