Ford Expedition vs GMC Yukon: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (August 2026), the Ford Expedition typically lists for $57,899 against $71,115 for the GMC Yukon (same model years — 2024–2026 — national medians from live listings). the Ford Expedition leads on NCAP safety (4.8★ vs 4.1★ average). Overall medians mix very different trims — at the cheapest common trims it's the XLT at $40,734 vs the SLT at $50,596; 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 Ford Expedition XLT ($40,734) faces the GMC Yukon SLT ($50,596); the most common trims on the market are the ACTIVE (34.8% of Ford Expedition listings) and the DENALI (43.3% of GMC Yukon listings); at the top of the market, the TREMOR ($74,918) faces the AT4 ULTIMATE ($90,985). 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.
| Ford Expedition | GMC Yukon | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trim | Typical price | Share | Trim | Typical price | Share |
| XLTCheapest | $40,734 | 11.8% | SLE | $43,773 | 1.6% |
| LIMITED | $44,594 | 20.5% | SLTCheapest | $50,596 | 14.9% |
| ACTIVEMost popular | $55,569 | 34.8% | AT4 | $63,415 | 13.6% |
| TIMBERLINE | $57,355 | 3.0% | DENALIMost popular | $65,716 | 43.3% |
| KING RANCH | $62,925 | 2.6% | ELEVATION | $70,237 | 6.9% |
| PLATINUM | $63,713 | 22.0% | DENALI ULTIMATE | $77,962 | 14.9% |
| TREMORPriciest | $74,918 | 5.3% | AT4 ULTIMATEPriciest | $90,985 | 4.9% |
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: Ford Expedition prices · GMC Yukon prices.
Used price by model year
| Year | Ford Expedition typical | GMC Yukon typical | Difference | Ford Expedition MPG | GMC Yukon MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $73,918 | $88,895 | GMC Yukon +$14,977 | 18–19 MPG | 16–23 MPG |
| 2025 | $57,899 | $71,115 | GMC Yukon +$13,216 | 18–19 MPG | 16–23 MPG |
| 2024 | $44,182 | $63,401 | GMC Yukon +$19,219 | 17–19 MPG | 16–23 MPG |
| 2023 | $46,493 | $56,574 | GMC Yukon +$10,081 | 17–19 MPG | 16–23 MPG |
| 2022 | $38,999 | $47,959 | GMC Yukon +$8,960 | 17–19 MPG | 16–23 MPG |
| 2021 | $31,404 | $42,945 | GMC Yukon +$11,541 | 19 MPG | 16–23 MPG |
| 2020 | $27,350 | $28,995 | GMC Yukon +$1,645 | 19 MPG | 17–18 MPG |
| 2019 | $24,875 | $28,246 | GMC Yukon +$3,371 | 19–20 MPG | 17–18 MPG |
| 2018 | $20,135 | $25,719 | GMC Yukon +$5,584 | 19–20 MPG | 17–19 MPG |
| 2017 | $14,497 | $21,847 | GMC Yukon +$7,350 | 17–18 MPG | 17–19 MPG |
| 2016 | $13,495 | $19,888 | GMC Yukon +$6,393 | 17–18 MPG | 17–19 MPG |
| 2015 | $11,875 | $17,641 | GMC Yukon +$5,766 | 17–18 MPG | 16–18 MPG |
| 2014 | $10,293 | $11,988 | GMC Yukon +$1,695 | 15–16 MPG | 15–17 MPG |
| 2013 | $9,546 | $10,999 | GMC Yukon +$1,453 | 15–16 MPG | 15–21 MPG |
| 2012 | $7,999 | $10,548 | GMC Yukon +$2,549 | 15–16 MPG | 15–21 MPG |
| 2011 | $8,108 | $8,925 | GMC Yukon +$817 | 13–16 MPG | 15–21 MPG |
| 2010 | $6,997 | $7,895 | GMC Yukon +$898 | 14–16 MPG | 15–22 MPG |
| 2009 | $6,445 | $8,900 | GMC Yukon +$2,455 | 16 MPG | 14–21 MPG |
| 2008 | $5,849 | $7,106 | GMC Yukon +$1,257 | 14 MPG | 14–21 MPG |
| 2007 | $5,227 | $7,777 | GMC Yukon +$2,550 | 15 MPG | 14–17 MPG |
| 2005 | $5,097 | $6,950 | GMC Yukon +$1,853 | 14 MPG | 13–16 MPG |
| 2004 | $4,247 | $6,487 | GMC Yukon +$2,240 | 13–15 MPG | 13–15 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 — Ford Expedition or GMC Yukon?
Comparing the same model years (2024–2026), the Ford Expedition is cheaper: it typically lists for $57,899 versus $71,115 for the GMC Yukon (national medians, August 2026).
Which is safer — Ford Expedition or GMC Yukon?
By NCAP overall crash-test rating the Ford Expedition averages 4.8 of 5 stars across rated years versus 4.1 for the GMC Yukon. Always check the specific model year's rating in the table above.
Which is more reliable — Ford Expedition or GMC Yukon?
NHTSA lists an average of 5.4 recalls per model year for the Ford Expedition and 4.5 for the GMC Yukon — an edge for the GMC Yukon. 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 Ford Expedition XLT typically lists for $40,734 vs $50,596 for a GMC Yukon SLT; the most common trims on the market are the ACTIVE ($55,569, 34.8% of Ford Expedition listings) and the DENALI ($65,716, 43.3% of GMC Yukon listings); at the top of the market, the TREMOR ($74,918) faces the AT4 ULTIMATE ($90,985). 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.
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Dig deeper
Ford Expedition — live listings & specs GMC Yukon — live listings & specs Ford Expedition prices by year GMC Yukon prices by year Ford Expedition MPG by year GMC Yukon MPG by year
See also: All model comparisons · Best used cars by budget · Used car prices by model.