What’s It Like to Live With?

What did we get?

The basic Expedition Active — the least expensive trim — starts at around $68,500 including the destination charge. However, we went with our recommended Platinum trim, which starts close to $75,000. The Platinum ups the bougie content with things like power-deploying running boards, a panoramic sunroof, adaptive shock absorbers that adjust to improve ride quality, leather seats and an ambient lighting system. 

On top of that, we added the $13,570 Platinum Ultimate package, which includes a 22-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system, an illuminated grille, a more powerful engine, Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free self-driving tech, even nicer leather and massaging front seats. We also sprung for the $745 Connectivity package that adds 5G connectivity and a Wi-Fi hotspot, and the Console Vault, a hidden safe under the sliding console top, for $360. The total price, including an absurdly high $2,595 destination charge, comes out to $91,505. 

That’s a lot of money. In fact, now that our $99,000 Porsche Macan has left, the Expedition is the most expensive vehicle in our yearlong test fleet. That said, it’s worth mentioning that none of the option packages feel like wasted money, although we wouldn’t call them a “value” either.