BMW X5 vs Ford Expedition: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (August 2026), the BMW X5 typically lists for $59,206 against $57,998 for the Ford Expedition (same model years — 2024–2026 — national medians from live listings). The BMW X5 takes fuel economy (21 MPG combined vs 17 MPG); the Ford Expedition leads on NCAP safety (4.8★ vs 4.3★ average). Overall medians mix very different trims — at the cheapest common trims it's the SDRIVE40I at $49,350 vs the XLT at $41,900; see the trim-by-trim tables for a fair match. Every figure below is live market data, not book values.
Head to head
Trim-by-trim prices (last 4 model years)
A fair comparison matches equivalent trims, not overall medians. Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, the BMW X5 SDRIVE40I ($49,350) faces the Ford Expedition XLT ($41,900); the most common trims on the market are the XDRIVE40I (40.0% of BMW X5 listings) and the ACTIVE (36.0% of Ford Expedition listings); at the top of the market, the M60I ($74,776) faces the TREMOR ($74,935). Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings (a supply-side popularity signal: what the market actually stocks and sells most). “Cheapest”/“Priciest” mark the ends of the quotable trim range — trim ladders don't map one-to-one across brands, so this is not a factory base-model claim.
| BMW X5 | Ford Expedition | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trim | Typical price | Share | Trim | Typical price | Share |
| XDRIVE45E | $41,065 | 2.6% | XLTCheapest | $41,900 | 11.2% |
| SDRIVE40ICheapest | $49,350 | 17.6% | LIMITED | $45,194 | 19.7% |
| M50I | $51,495 | 1.9% | ACTIVEMost popular | $55,499 | 36.0% |
| XDRIVE40IMost popular | $51,656 | 40.0% | TIMBERLINE | $57,942 | 2.7% |
| XDRIVE50E | $57,258 | 10.2% | PLATINUM | $64,193 | 22.4% |
| XDRIVE40 | $66,850 | 17.4% | KING RANCH | $64,587 | 2.6% |
| M60IPriciest | $74,776 | 8.7% | TREMORPriciest | $74,935 | 5.4% |
| X5 M COMPETITION | $99,577 | 1.6% | — | ||
Rows are aligned by price position (both sides sorted cheapest-first), not by equivalent equipment — trim names never map one-to-one across brands. Full per-trim detail (price ranges, mileage) is on each model's price page: BMW X5 prices · Ford Expedition prices.
Used price by model year
| Year | BMW X5 typical | Ford Expedition typical | Difference | BMW X5 MPG | Ford Expedition MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $67,995 | $73,494 | Ford Expedition +$5,499 | 22–25 MPG | 18–19 MPG |
| 2025 | $59,206 | $57,998 | BMW X5 +$1,208 | 22–25 MPG | 18–19 MPG |
| 2024 | $53,390 | $45,000 | BMW X5 +$8,390 | 25 MPG | 17–19 MPG |
| 2023 | $42,192 | $46,784 | Ford Expedition +$4,592 | 20–23 MPG | 17–19 MPG |
| 2022 | $37,999 | $39,689 | Ford Expedition +$1,690 | 20–23 MPG | 17–19 MPG |
| 2021 | $32,998 | $31,999 | BMW X5 +$999 | 20–23 MPG | 19 MPG |
| 2020 | $28,873 | $27,400 | BMW X5 +$1,473 | 18–23 MPG | 19 MPG |
| 2019 | $25,990 | $24,888 | BMW X5 +$1,102 | 19–22 MPG | 19–20 MPG |
| 2018 | $17,500 | $20,950 | Ford Expedition +$3,450 | 17–25 MPG | 19–20 MPG |
| 2017 | $15,985 | $13,990 | BMW X5 +$1,995 | 17–25 MPG | 17–18 MPG |
| 2016 | $14,205 | $13,861 | BMW X5 +$344 | 17–25 MPG | 17–18 MPG |
| 2015 | $12,995 | $11,760 | BMW X5 +$1,235 | 17–27 MPG | 17–18 MPG |
| 2014 | $11,269 | $9,999 | BMW X5 +$1,270 | 17–26 MPG | 15–16 MPG |
| 2013 | $9,103 | $9,499 | Ford Expedition +$396 | 16–22 MPG | 15–16 MPG |
| 2012 | $8,498 | $8,195 | BMW X5 +$303 | 14–21 MPG | 15–16 MPG |
| 2011 | $8,007 | $8,375 | Ford Expedition +$368 | 14–22 MPG | 13–16 MPG |
| 2010 | $7,349 | $7,100 | BMW X5 +$249 | 14–22 MPG | 14–16 MPG |
| 2008 | $6,995 | $4,744 | BMW X5 +$2,251 | 16–18 MPG | 14 MPG |
| 2007 | $5,250 | $5,004 | BMW X5 +$246 | 16–18 MPG | 15 MPG |
| 2006 | $4,999 | $6,748 | Ford Expedition +$1,749 | 16 MPG | 14 MPG |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (August 2026); MPG = EPA combined range across rated versions.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to buy used — BMW X5 or Ford Expedition?
Comparing the same model years (2024–2026), the Ford Expedition is cheaper: it typically lists for $57,998 versus $59,206 for the BMW X5 (national medians, August 2026).
Which gets better fuel economy — BMW X5 or Ford Expedition?
The BMW X5: its typical rated version returns 21 MPG combined versus 17 MPG for the Ford Expedition (median across EPA-rated versions of the compared years).
Which is safer — BMW X5 or Ford Expedition?
By NCAP overall crash-test rating the Ford Expedition averages 4.8 of 5 stars across rated years versus 4.3 for the BMW X5. Always check the specific model year's rating in the table above.
Which is more reliable — BMW X5 or Ford Expedition?
NHTSA lists an average of 7.7 recalls per model year for the BMW X5 and 5.8 for the Ford Expedition — an edge for the Ford Expedition. Recall and complaint counts scale with sales volume, so treat them as context and check any specific car's VIN history.
Which trims should I actually compare?
Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, a BMW X5 SDRIVE40I typically lists for $49,350 vs $41,900 for a Ford Expedition XLT; the most common trims on the market are the XDRIVE40I ($51,656, 40.0% of BMW X5 listings) and the ACTIVE ($55,499, 36.0% of Ford Expedition listings); at the top of the market, the M60I ($74,776) faces the TREMOR ($74,935). Overall medians hide this trim mix — use the trim tables above for a fair match. Trim names never map one-to-one across brands, so "cheapest" means the least expensive trim with a real market share, not the factory base.
https://vehisales.com/research/compare/bmw/x5/vs/ford/expedition.
Dig deeper
BMW X5 — live listings & specs Ford Expedition — live listings & specs BMW X5 prices by year Ford Expedition prices by year BMW X5 MPG by year Ford Expedition MPG by year
See also: All model comparisons · Best used cars by budget · Used car prices by model.