Ford Expedition vs Lexus RX: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (September 2026), the Ford Expedition typically lists for $58,193 against $54,817 for the Lexus RX (same model years — 2024–2026 — national medians from live listings). The Lexus RX takes fuel economy (20 MPG combined vs 17 MPG); the Lexus RX leads on NCAP safety (4.9★ vs 4.8★ average). Overall medians mix very different trims — at the cheapest common trims it's the XLT at $40,739 vs the 350 at $49,800; 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 ($40,739) faces the Lexus RX 350 ($49,800); the most common trims on the market are the ACTIVE (31.5% of Ford Expedition listings) and the 350 (81.1% of Lexus RX listings); at the top of the market, the TREMOR ($73,994) faces the 500H ($56,339). 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 | Lexus RX | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trim | Typical price | Share | Trim | Typical price | Share |
| XLTCheapest | $40,739 | 13.9% | 350Most popularCheapest | $49,800 | 81.1% |
| LIMITED | $43,379 | 22.8% | 350H | $56,261 | 12.3% |
| TIMBERLINE | $55,834 | 3.4% | 500HPriciest | $56,339 | 5.3% |
| ACTIVEMost popular | $56,094 | 31.5% | 450H+ | $67,600 | 1.3% |
| PLATINUM | $63,794 | 20.3% | — | ||
| KING RANCH | $66,991 | 2.9% | — | ||
| TREMORPriciest | $73,994 | 5.4% | — | ||
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 · Lexus RX prices.
Used price by model year
| Year | Ford Expedition typical | Lexus RX typical | Difference | Ford Expedition MPG | Lexus RX MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $72,265 | $58,697 | Ford Expedition +$13,568 | 18–19 MPG | 27 MPG |
| 2025 | $58,193 | $54,817 | Ford Expedition +$3,376 | 18–19 MPG | 27 MPG |
| 2024 | $42,993 | $50,315 | Lexus RX +$7,322 | 17–19 MPG | 27 MPG |
| 2023 | $45,976 | $46,895 | Lexus RX +$919 | 17–19 MPG | 27 MPG |
| 2022 | $38,995 | $40,070 | Lexus RX +$1,075 | 17–19 MPG | — |
| 2021 | $30,912 | $36,685 | Lexus RX +$5,773 | 19 MPG | — |
| 2020 | $26,995 | $34,206 | Lexus RX +$7,211 | 19 MPG | — |
| 2019 | $24,296 | $29,298 | Lexus RX +$5,002 | 19–20 MPG | — |
| 2018 | $19,995 | $27,299 | Lexus RX +$7,304 | 19–20 MPG | — |
| 2017 | $13,995 | $24,897 | Lexus RX +$10,902 | 17–18 MPG | — |
| 2016 | $13,900 | $22,531 | Lexus RX +$8,631 | 17–18 MPG | — |
| 2015 | $11,725 | $17,876 | Lexus RX +$6,151 | 17–18 MPG | — |
| 2014 | $10,408 | $15,988 | Lexus RX +$5,580 | 15–16 MPG | — |
| 2013 | $9,995 | $14,732 | Lexus RX +$4,737 | 15–16 MPG | — |
| 2012 | $8,500 | $12,900 | Lexus RX +$4,400 | 15–16 MPG | — |
| 2011 | $8,499 | $12,345 | Lexus RX +$3,846 | 13–16 MPG | — |
| 2010 | $6,995 | $10,990 | Lexus RX +$3,995 | 14–16 MPG | — |
| 2009 | $6,995 | $8,828 | Lexus RX +$1,833 | 16 MPG | — |
| 2008 | $6,500 | $7,995 | Lexus RX +$1,495 | 14 MPG | 25 MPG |
| 2007 | $5,298 | $7,626 | Lexus RX +$2,328 | 15 MPG | 26 MPG |
| 2006 | $6,173 | $6,750 | Lexus RX +$577 | 14 MPG | 18–27 MPG |
| 2005 | $4,995 | $6,000 | Lexus RX +$1,005 | 14 MPG | 18–20 MPG |
| 2004 | $4,416 | $5,999 | Lexus RX +$1,583 | 13–15 MPG | 19–20 MPG |
| 2003 | $5,106 | $4,995 | Ford Expedition +$111 | 14 MPG | 18 MPG |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (September 2026); MPG = EPA combined range across rated versions.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to buy used — Ford Expedition or Lexus RX?
Comparing the same model years (2024–2026), the Lexus RX is cheaper: it typically lists for $54,817 versus $58,193 for the Ford Expedition (national medians, September 2026).
Which gets better fuel economy — Ford Expedition or Lexus RX?
The Lexus RX: its typical rated version returns 20 MPG combined versus 17 MPG for the Ford Expedition (median across EPA-rated versions of the compared years).
Which is safer — Ford Expedition or Lexus RX?
By NCAP overall crash-test rating the Lexus RX averages 4.9 of 5 stars across rated years versus 4.8 for the Ford Expedition. Always check the specific model year's rating in the table above.
Which is more reliable — Ford Expedition or Lexus RX?
NHTSA lists an average of 5.4 recalls per model year for the Ford Expedition and 0.7 for the Lexus RX — an edge for the Lexus RX. 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 $40,739 vs $49,800 for a Lexus RX 350; the most common trims on the market are the ACTIVE ($56,094, 31.5% of Ford Expedition listings) and the 350 ($49,800, 81.1% of Lexus RX listings); at the top of the market, the TREMOR ($73,994) faces the 500H ($56,339). 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 Lexus RX — live listings & specs Ford Expedition prices by year Lexus RX prices by year Ford Expedition MPG by year Lexus RX MPG by year
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