2021 Ford Expedition trim levels explained
Base to top
$29,800
- 22 trims. $49,625 to $79,425.
- Base: XL 4x2. Top: Max Platinum 4x4.
All 22 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL 4x2 | $49,625 | $1,695 | 3.5L | 375 hp | 2WD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 5 |
| XL STX RWD | $50,595 | $1,695 | N/A | N/A | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg | N/A |
| MAX XL RWD | $52,625 | $1,695 | N/A | N/A | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg | N/A |
| XL 4WD | $52,675 | $1,695 | 3.5L 6cyl | 375 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 5 |
| XLT 2WD | $53,410 | $1,695 | 3.5L 6cyl | 375 hp | 2WD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 8 |
| XL STX 4WD | $53,645 | $1,695 | N/A | N/A | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 18 mpg to 19 mpg | N/A |
| Max XLT 4x2 | $55,410 | $1,695 | 3.5L 6cyl | 375 hp | 2WD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 8 |
| MAX XL 4WD | $55,675 | $1,695 | N/A | N/A | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 18 mpg to 19 mpg | N/A |
| XLT 4x4 | $56,460 | $1,695 | 3.5L | 375 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 8 |
| Max XLT 4x4 | $58,460 | $1,695 | 3.5L 6cyl | 375 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 8 |
| Limited 4x2 | $62,175 | $1,695 | 3.5L | 375 hp | 2WD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 8 |
| Max Limited 4x2 | $64,175 | $1,695 | 3.5L 6cyl | 375 hp | 2WD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 8 |
| Limited 4WD | $65,225 | $1,695 | 3.5L 6cyl | 375 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 8 |
| Max Limited 4x4 | $67,225 | $1,695 | 3.5L 6cyl | 375 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 8 |
| King Ranch 4x2 | $73,335 | $1,695 | 3.5L | 375 hp | 2WD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 7 |
| Platinum 4x2 | $74,375 | $1,695 | 3.5L | 400 hp | 2WD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 8 |
| Max King Ranch 4x2 | $75,335 | $1,695 | 3.5L 6cyl | 375 hp | 2WD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 7 |
| Max Platinum 4x2 | $76,375 | $1,695 | 3.5L 6cyl | 400 hp | 2WD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 8 |
| King Ranch 4WD | $76,385 | $1,695 | 3.5L 6cyl | 375 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 7 |
| Platinum 4WD | $77,425 | $1,695 | 3.5L 6cyl | 400 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 19 mpg | 8 |
| Max King Ranch 4x4 | $78,385 | $1,695 | 3.5L 6cyl | 375 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 7 |
| Max Platinum 4x4 | $79,425 | $1,695 | 3.5L 6cyl | 400 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 18 mpg | 8 |
What changes at each step
XL to XL STX: +$970
XL 4x2 $49,625 to XL STX RWD $50,595.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
XL STX to MAX XL: +$2,030
XL STX RWD $50,595 to MAX XL RWD $52,625.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
MAX XL to XLT: +$785
MAX XL RWD $52,625 to XLT 2WD $53,410.
- Cargo: 63.6 cu ft to 20.9 cu ft.
No equipment data.
XLT to Max XLT: +$2,000
XLT 2WD $53,410 to Max XLT 4x2 $55,410.
- Cargo: 20.9 cu ft to 36.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Max XLT to Limited: +$6,765
Max XLT 4x2 $55,410 to Limited 4x2 $62,175.
- Cargo: 36.0 cu ft to 20.9 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Limited to Max Limited: +$2,000
Limited 4x2 $62,175 to Max Limited 4x2 $64,175.
- Cargo: 20.9 cu ft to 36.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Max Limited to King Ranch: +$9,160
Max Limited 4x2 $64,175 to King Ranch 4x2 $73,335.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
- Cargo: 36.0 cu ft to 20.9 cu ft.
No equipment data.
King Ranch to Platinum: +$1,040
King Ranch 4x2 $73,335 to Platinum 4x2 $74,375.
- Power: 375 hp to 400 hp.
- Seats: 7 to 8.
No added standard equipment listed.
Platinum to Max King Ranch: +$960
Platinum 4x2 $74,375 to Max King Ranch 4x2 $75,335.
- Power: 400 hp to 375 hp.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
- Cargo: 20.9 cu ft to 36.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Max King Ranch to Max Platinum: +$1,040
Max King Ranch 4x2 $75,335 to Max Platinum 4x2 $76,375.
- Power: 375 hp to 400 hp.
- Seats: 7 to 8.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Limited 4x2, $62,175.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Limited 4x2, $62,175. Optional from XLT 2WD, $53,410.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Limited 4x2, $62,175. Optional from XLT 2WD, $53,410.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: King Ranch 4x2, $73,335. Optional from XLT 2WD, $53,410.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: XL 4x2, $49,625.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: XL 4x2, $49,625.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Limited 4x2, $62,175. Optional from XLT 2WD, $53,410.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: XLT 2WD, $53,410. Optional from XL 4x2, $49,625.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Limited 4x2, $62,175. Optional from XLT 2WD, $53,410.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Limited 4x2, $62,175.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Limited 4x2, $62,175. Optional from XLT 2WD, $53,410.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Limited 4x2, $62,175.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: King Ranch 4x2, $73,335. Optional from XLT 2WD, $53,410.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | XL | XLT | Limited | King Ranch | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | O | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | O | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | O | O | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | O | S | S | S |
| Third row | O | S | S | S | S |
| Navigation | N | O | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | S | S | S |
| Remote start | N | O | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | S | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | O | O | S | S |
No equipment data for 12 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: XL 4WD, $52,675.
- 7 or more seats: XLT 2WD, 8 seats, $53,410.
- The most hp: Platinum 4x2, 400 hp, $74,375.
- The best mpg: XL 4x2, 19 mpg, $49,625.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: XL 4x2, XL STX RWD, MAX XL RWD, XL STX 4WD, MAX XL 4WD.
- Dropped: XL Fleet RWD, XL Fleet 4WD, MAX XL Fleet RWD, MAX XL Fleet 4WD.
- Carried over with a price: 17 trims. Median change: -$330.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| XL 4WD | $51,990 | $52,675 | +$685 |
| XLT 2WD | $52,810 | $53,410 | +$600 |
| Max XLT 4x2 | $55,835 | $55,410 | -$425 |
| XLT 4x4 | $55,820 | $56,460 | +$640 |
| Max XLT 4x4 | $58,845 | $58,460 | -$385 |
| Limited 4x2 | $63,345 | $62,175 | -$1,170 |
| Max Limited 4x2 | $66,375 | $64,175 | -$2,200 |
| Limited 4WD | $66,470 | $65,225 | -$1,245 |
| Max Limited 4x4 | $69,495 | $67,225 | -$2,270 |
| King Ranch 4x2 | $72,895 | $73,335 | +$440 |
| Platinum 4x2 | $73,935 | $74,375 | +$440 |
| Max King Ranch 4x2 | $75,590 | $75,335 | -$255 |
| Max Platinum 4x2 | $76,965 | $76,375 | -$590 |
| King Ranch 4WD | $76,025 | $76,385 | +$360 |
| Platinum 4WD | $77,085 | $77,425 | +$340 |
| Max King Ranch 4x4 | $78,715 | $78,385 | -$330 |
| Max Platinum 4x4 | $80,110 | $79,425 | -$685 |
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What this cannot tell you
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