Should i buy a tahoe or expedition

Expedition Platinum 4x2. Expedition Platinum 4x4. Expedition XL 4x2. Expedition XL 4x4. Expedition XLT 4x2. Expedition XLT 4x4. Expedition Max King Ranch 4x2. Expedition Max King Ranch 4x4. Expedition Max Limited 4x2. Expedition Max Limited 4x4. Expedition Max Platinum 4x2. Expedition Max Platinum 4x4. Miguel says that Ford's infotainment screen doesn't compare to the Chevy's.

A bit hyperbolic—as we're comparing them—but I think it illustrates how good that part of the Tahoe is. However, we both thought that the rest of the Chevy's controls were worse than the Ford's. Miguel says, "The switchgear is not outstanding, but Ford spent more money to create thoughtful designs, used a better plastic quality, and therefore the interior feels and looks better.

There is a more premium feel inside the Ford, and this is an issue that's been plaguing GM's trucks for a few years now. Ram and Ford have fancy innards; the General generally does not. This is being addressed with the new Escalade, but why not make Chevy owners feel special?

We were split on the transmission controls. Miguel likes the fact that the column selector is gone, whereas to me there's little that screams "Detroit" and "freedom" as loud as pulling a stick slightly forward and click, click, clicking into gear. That said, for an item an owner will touch daily, Chevy could have made the buttons out of something nice. One could—and many will—argue that the real point of these boulevard behemoths is interior space.

As such, Miguel and I spent a great deal of time climbing around the middle and third rows. The Ford remains spacious, with plenty of room in the second row and good enough space back in the third.

Air vents and USB ports abound. That said, we both found it a little easier to get into the Chevy's third row than the Ford's. The second-row entertainment screens in the Chevy are quite terrific and much larger than what Ford offers, though as Miguel points out, "Would you rather have those screens over two iPads maybe given the price?

One for every seat! I think having Netflix on an iPad and being able to download movies and cartoons for the kids is more convenient over the rear seat entertainment screens.

Miguel is also fairly tall, around 6-foot-1, and he fit even better into the way back of the Chevy than he did the Ford. Both third rows work for adults, but if you're looking for a reason to go with one over the other, here you go.

Also remember that both come in bigger, longer wheelbase sizes, the Suburban and the Expedition Max. With the third rows up, neither SUV offers an abundance of cargo room. With the third-row power-folded flat—both of 'em do it—there's plenty of space for stuff.

The Ford comes packing the brand's ubiquitous EcoBoost engine, in this case a 3. Said EcoBoost spins a speed automatic that was mechanically developed by both Ford and GM, though each company does its own software tuning and production. The Chevrolet features a carryover 5.

There's no other engine for the Ford, though you can opt for a stronger state of tune— hp and lb-ft of torque—which comes standard on the top Platinum trim level. Remember, when in the Lincoln Navigator, this same mill spits out hp. If you go for the top-spec Chevy High Country, you get the 6. For now, you can't get the big V-8 on lower trims. You will soon be able to get GM's most choice Duramax 3.

One would think that with the decisive power advantage, the Ford would feel much quicker than the Chevrolet, or at least a little quicker. Crazy thing? It doesn't. I'm going to chalk this up percent to savvy transmission tuning. The Tahoe is perpetually in the correct gear, and as a result the transmission does what a transmission is supposed to do—multiply the engine's torque to produce forward thrust.

In my review of the new Suburban , I wrongly assumed that it had the big 6. That's how phenomenal the Tahoe's transmission's been programmed. As Miguel said, "My favorite part is how well the engine and the transmission work together—the gearbox is swift and precise, downshifting exactly when it needs to without any delays. But that's not to say the Ford isn't as studly.

From Miguel: "The 3. How such a small engine can propel such a big truck is unbelievable to me. It can be difficult to figure out where certain buttons are located, and it often requires a second glance. Also, visibility is blocked by massive windshield pillars, causing drivers to rely on the backup camera heavily. Also, the Ford Expedition has an interior that feels a little cheap with the use of hard, plastic materials.

Meanwhile, the Chevy Tahoe has a modern and luxurious feel. Both of these family haulers have comfortable seats, with easy to access rows in the back. However, the Chevy Tahoe recently got larger and now has more space. It provides up to The Chevy Tahoe has a rear-independent suspension for enhanced comfort and off-roading abilities. Rivals, including the Ford Expedition, have been updating their suspension setups to include more comfort.

Plus, the Chevy Tahoe uses adaptive dampers for a quiet cabin and smooth ride.