2024 Ford Expedition Max vs Jeep Grand Cherokee L
If you're planning to buy a large SUV, you'll likely be contemplating between the 2024 Ford Expedition Max and the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. These two SUVs offer three rows of seats, a cavernous cargo area, and plenty of tech and safety features, making them excellent family haulers. While it's difficult to choose between them, you can make a well-informed decision by comparing their specifications and features. Let's find out how the Ford Expedition Max matches up against the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.
Trim Levels
The 2024 Ford Expedition Max comes in four trim levels: the XLT Max, Limited Max, King Ranch Max, and Platinum Max. Some of these trims can be upgraded with packages and options to suit your unique needs and preferences. You can build your own Expedition Max model by placing a custom order with your local Ford dealership. Also, most dealers offer new vehicle specials that provide great savings, so make sure you check them out.
For 2024, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L is available in nine trim levels. These models include the Laredo A, Laredo, Laredo X, Altitude, Altitude X, Limited, Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve.
Performance
When it comes to performance, the 2024 Ford Expedition Max has an upper hand over its Jeep rival. This Ford SUV gets its power from a stout 3.5-liter turbo-six engine that pairs with a 10-speed automatic transmission and rear- or four-wheel drive. Depending on which trim you choose, this engine generates 375 to 440 horsepower. When properly equipped, the Expedition Max delivers a tow rating of 9,000 pounds, which is among the best in the full-size SUV segment.
The standard engine of the 2024 Jeep Cherokee L is a 3.6-liter V-6 that puts out 293 horsepower and works with rear-wheel drive. All-wheel-drive models use a more powerful 5.6-liter V-8 rated at 357 horsepower, which is enough for towing up to 7,200 pounds. Both engines are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Fuel Efficiency
Compared to other full-size SUVs, the Ford Expedition Max and Jeep Grand Cherokee L both deliver impressive fuel economy. The Expedition Max returns 17/23 mpg (city/highway) with rear-wheel drive and 16/22 mpg with four-wheel drive. A Grand Cherokee L with rear-wheel drive is rated 19/26 mpg, while an all-wheel drive model earns only 14/22 mpg.
Interior
When you step inside the 2024 Ford Expedition Max, you'll be treated to one of the nicest interiors in the segment. The cabin features a rugged yet sophisticated design, impeccable construction, and premium materials. The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L boasts an equally impressive interior with an upscale aesthetic and plenty of soft-touch surfaces.
While the two SUVs both have a well-crafted cabin, the Expedition Max offers more passenger space than its rival. This Ford model can accommodate up to eight passengers in three rows of seats. It provides a whopping 43.9 inches of front legroom, 42.6 inches of second-row legroom, and 36.1 inches of third-row legroom.
The Grand Cherokee L, on the other hand, has a seating capacity of seven. Front passengers enjoy 41.3 inches of legroom, while second-row occupants get 39.4 inches. The third row has only 30.3 inches of legroom, making them too tight for most adults.
Cargo Capacity
If you frequently go on outdoor adventures or road trips with your family, you'll probably be better off getting the Ford Expedition Max. The large SUV offers 34.3 cubic feet of storage space with the rear seats upright, 73.3 cubic feet with those seats folded, and a cavernous 121.5 cubic feet with both the rear rows folded.
If you opt for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, you'll get 17.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row and 46.9 cubic feet behind the middle row. Folding down the second and third rows yields a maximum capacity of 84.6 cubic feet.
Infotainment
The Ford Expedition Max is equipped with an easy-to-use and feature-rich infotainment system to keep you and your family entertained and connected on the road. The base Expedition Max comes with a 12-inch touch-screen display, a Wi-Fi hotspot, a six-speaker sound system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and voice navigation. For a better experience, you can get upgrades such as a larger 15.5-inch touch screen display, a wireless device charger, HD radio, satellite radio, a rear-seat entertainment system, and a 12- or 22-speaker premium audio system.
A 10.25-inch infotainment touch-screen display comes standard on the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, while a 10.1-inch touch screen and a 10.25-inch front-passenger screen are available as options. All three displays are smaller than the Expedition Max's standard touch screen. However, the Jeep SUV offers more standard tech features than its rival, including HD radio, satellite radio, and Amazon Alexa.
Safety
Similar to other new Ford vehicles, the 2024 Expedition Max features the Ford Co-Pilot 360 suite of driver-assistance technologies to make driving easier and safer. Standard features include automated high beams, blind-spot detection, forward-collision alert, forward automated emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, lane-departure alert, rear parking sensors, and rear cross-traffic warning. There are also many optional features available to further improve your safety behind the wheel, including stop-and-go adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, front parking sensors, a 360-degree camera system, and the BlueCruise hands-free highway driving technology.
The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers the same list of standard driver aids as the Expedition Max, plus stop-and-go adaptive cruise control. Optional features include driver-attention monitoring, intersection assistance, night-vision assistance, and a head-up display. However, the Jeep doesn't have a hands-free driving assistance system.
Test Drive the 2024 Ford Expedition Max in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
As you can see, the 2024 Ford Expedition Max has an edge over the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L in many departments, including power, capabilities, passenger space, and cargo capacity. If you're interested in getting the 2024 Expedition Max in Rio Rancho or Albuquerque, consider stopping by Chalmers Ford. Regardless of your driving needs and lifestyle, our dealership can provide you with an Expedition Max model that ticks all your boxes. Contact us today to schedule a test drive.
