Weighing the pros and cons of a used car is simple. The 2018 Ford could be a great used car for the right person. What’s the only downside to 2018 shipping, and why isn’t that even true anymore?
What does the 2018 Ford Expedition offer?
One of the biggest problems with the Ford Expedition was the all-new MSRP. When the car was introduced, the price ranged from just over $50,000 for a base 2WD XLT to just under $80,000 for a MAX Platinum with 4WD.
cited as the for an otherwise impressive SUV. Thankfully, the depreciation has paid off and the 2018 Expedition is now in a much more competitive price range.
How much is the 2018 Ford Expedition now?
US News named the 2018 Ford Expedition the best third-row SUV over $30,000. The 2018 Expedition is the first year of the fourth generation of the model and is much improved over the previous generation.
According to , the average purchase price for a 2018 Ford Expedition is between $35,650 and $50,508. Given that the car is only 5 years old and many examples for sale have less than 60,000 miles, this is a real price cut.
Looking at the listings at , it seems relatively easy to find XLT and Limited trims under 60,000 miles for under $40,000. Most examples of platinum trim are in the $50,000 range, but if you’re okay with a higher mileage car you could sneak into a platinum for as little as $40,000.
In fact, you can even get higher-mileage XLTs for under $30,000 if you look hard enough. Whatever your trim preference, the 2018 Expedition was .
US News gave the expedition an 8.6
The 2018 expedition is the winner in a number of categories, according to . Expedition is a fantastic family hauler. Not only can it accommodate 8 passengers, but those passengers can all be adults. Unlike many third-row SUVs, the Expedition seats adults comfortably in the back, even on a long road trip.
Although the third row, with 36 inches of legroom, is 5 inches shorter than the second row, it’s ultimately very impressive for a third row. US News also praises the powerplant as “muscular.” Powering the Expedition is a 3.5-litre Ecoboost V6 that produces 375PS and 470Nm of torque. If you opt for the Platinum trim, horsepower jumps to 400 hp and 480 lb-ft.
It’s fair to say that the latest generation Ford Expedition is somewhat underrated. Phenomenal power thanks to Ford’s excellent 10 speed, a solid roundup of good safety features and great tech if you opt for the limited or higher trim, and tons of passenger space.
To top it off, you can get loads of extra cargo space behind the third row if you opt for the Expedition MAX. Not many vehicles offer the complete package that the 2018 Expedition offers. Now that the prices have dropped; anyone looking for a third-row SUV would be foolish not to consider the Expedition.
