2023 Ford Expedition® Trims | XL STX vs. XLT vs. Timberline vs. Limited vs. Platinum

If you’re searching for a brawny SUV with expansive, versatile capabilities, consider the 2023 Ford Expedition®. This Ford SUV can seat up to five passengers in the XL STX model, and up to eight passengers in most other models, with the exception of the King Ranch®, which seats up to seven passengers. For details on features available with each Expedition model, read through this 2023 Ford Expedition trims comparison crafted by the McDonald Ford team. 

Interested in more information, like engine specs and colors available? Take a look at our Ford Expedition review as well. 

If you’re ready to get behind the wheel of this SUV, head over to our new Ford Expedition inventory, then reach out to our Freeland, MI, dealership by phone at (989) 695-5566 or message us through our online form. 

Ford Expedition XL STX

If you love the premium features and amenities of the Expedition but only need seating for five passengers, the 2023 Ford Expedition XL STX was designed with you in mind, and features accommodations like a 12-inch SYNC® 4 infotainment touchscreen and a 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 engine. 

MSRP: Starting at $55,125

MPG: Up to 17 city/23 highway

4x2 / 4x4

Key features include:

• Exterior length: 210 in.
• Max. passenger capacity: five
• Max. cargo capacity: 104.6 cu.-ft.
• Max. cargo behind second row: 63.6 cu.-ft.
• 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine
• Ten-speed automatic transmission
• Class IV trailer hitch receiver
• 18-in. machined-face aluminum wheels with magnetic painted pockets
• All-terrain tires
• LED reflector headlamps
• Black roof rack side rails
• Rear window defroster and washer
• Twin spar Ebony Black-painted grille
• Power-adjustable side view mirrors with heat and security approach lamps
• Power front windows with one-touch up/down
• BLIS® (blind spot information system) with cross-traffic alert)
• Trailer sway control
• Auto high-beam headlamps
• Lane-keeping system (includes lane-keeping alert, lane-keeping aid, and driver alert)
• Pre-Collision Assist® with automatic emergency braking
• Rear parking sensors
• Rear view camera
• Safety Canopy® system
• SYNC 4 with 12-in. touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™
• AM/FM stereo
• Six speakers
• Two smart-charging USB ports in second-row
• FordPass™ Connect with 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot 
• 8-in. screen in gauge cluster
• Universal garage door opener
• 40/20/40 second-row split bench manual reclining fold-flat seat with CenterSlide®
• Eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support
• Tri-zone electronic automatic temperature control
• Cargo management system
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Ford Expedition XLT

Add premium technology upgrades and a power-folding and reclining third row when you choose a 2023 Ford Expedition XLT. The XLT includes most XL STX features. 

MSRP: Starting at $59,190

MPG: Up to 17 city/23 highway

4x2 / 4x4

Key features include:

• Exterior length: 210 in.
• Max. passenger capacity: eight
• Max. cargo capacity: 104.6 cu.-ft.
• Max. cargo behind second row: 63.6 cu.-ft.
• Max. cargo behind third row: 20.9 cu.-ft.
• Power liftgate
• SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with 360L
• Smart-charging USB ports in third row
• Remote keyless entry
• Rotary gear shift dial 
• 60/40 PowerFold® third-row with power recline

Ford Expedition XLT MAX

Expand your cargo-hauling capabilities when you choose a 2023 Ford Expedition XLT MAX. The XLT MAX includes most XLT features. 

MSRP: Starting at $62,190

MPG: Up to 17 city/23 highway

4x2 / 4x4

Key features include:

• Exterior length: 221.9 in.
• Max. passenger capacity: eight
• Max. cargo capacity: 121.5 cu.-ft.
• Max. cargo behind second row: 79.6 cu.-ft.
• Max. cargo behind third row: 36 cu.-ft.

Ford Expedition Timberline™

Off-road to your heart’s content in the 2023 Ford Expedition Timberline™. The Timberline comes with features like a high-output 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine, electronic limited-slip differential, and rough road suspension. The Timberline includes most XLT features. 

MSRP: Starting at $71,400

MPG: Up to 16 city/19 highway

4x4 only

Key features include:

• Exterior length: 210 in.
• Max. passenger capacity: eight
• Max. cargo capacity: 104.6 cu.-ft.
• Max. cargo behind second row: 63.6 cu.-ft.
• Max. cargo behind third row: 20.9 cu.-ft.
• High-output 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine
• Heavy-duty engine radiator
• Antilock brake systems with Ford Trail Control™
• Rough road suspension
• Electronic limited-slip differential
• Two-speed transfer case
• Premium off-road front and rear shocks
• Standard Terrain Management System™ (normal, sport, tow/haul, eco, grass/gravel/snow, sand, and mud/ruts modes) 
• Skid plates
• 18-in. Ebony-painted wheels with laser-etched Timberline logo
• All-terrain tires
• Exterior zone lighting
• LED fog lamps
• Power-folding side view mirrors with Autofold and turn signal indicators
• Inclination/intrusion sensors
• Wireless charging pad
• Intelligent access with push-button start
• Memory feature for the driver's seat, power-adjustable foot pedals, and exterior mirrors
• Enhanced active noise control and engine sound enhancement
• Power-adjustable brake and accelerator pedals
• 40/20/40 power-folding second-row tip and slide seats
• Ten-way power driver’s seat 
• Eight-way power front passenger’s seat with lumbar support 
• ActiveX™ seating material with heathered cloth insert, Deep Tangerine stitching, and Timberline logo
• Power-folding head restraints for third row

Ford Expedition Limited

Admire bright blue skies and moonlit clouds in the 2023 Ford Expedition Limited thanks to the Panoramic Vista Roof®. The Limited includes most XLT features. 

MSRP: Starting at $68,060

MPG: Up to 17 city/23 highway

4x2 / 4x4

Key features include:

• Exterior length: 210 in.
• Max. passenger capacity: eight
• Max. cargo capacity: 104.6 cu.-ft.
• Max. cargo behind second row: 63.6 cu.-ft.
• Max. cargo behind third row: 20.9 cu.-ft.
• 20-in. bright machined aluminum wheels with Dark Carbonized Gray-painted pockets 
• All-season tires
• LED signature lighting
• Rain-sensing front wipers
• LED tail lamps
• Bright stainless steel roof rack side rails with black caps
• Chrome twin spar grille
• Second row windows with power- one-touch up/down
• Side view mirrors with driver and passenger memory settings and driver's side auto-dimming
• Intelligent cruise control with stop-and-go, lane centering assist, and speed sign recognition
• 12-speaker B&O sound system by Bang & Olufsen®
• HD Radio™
• Panoramic Vista Roof
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated second-row captain's chairs
• Leather-trimmed seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Ambient lighting
• Power tilt/telescoping steering column

Ford Expedition Limited MAX

Haul large pieces of furniture in the 2023 Ford Expedition Limited MAX. The Limited MAX includes most Limited features. 

MSRP: Starting at $71,060

MPG: Up to 17 city/23 highway

4x2 / 4x4

Key features include:

• Exterior length: 221.9 in.
• Max. passenger capacity: eight
• Max. cargo capacity: 121.5 cu.-ft.
• Max. cargo behind second row: 79.6 cu.-ft.
• Max. cargo behind third row: 36 cu.-ft.

Ford Expedition King Ranch®

For those who prefer a tablet-sized touchscreen, there is the 15.5-inch SYNC 4A infotainment system included with the 2023 Ford Expedition King Ranch. The King Ranch includes most Limited features. 

MSRP: Starting at $78,115

MPG: Up to 17 city/23 highway

4x2 / 4x4

Key features include:

• Exterior length: 210 in.
• Max. passenger capacity: seven
• Max. cargo capacity: 104.6 cu.-ft.
• Max. cargo behind second row: 63.6 cu.-ft.
• Max. cargo behind third row: 20.9 cu.-ft.
• 22-in. six-spoke polished aluminum wheels with King Ranch center cap 
• Chrome roof rack side rails with chrome end caps
• Power-deployable running boards
• Unique King Ranch twin spar grille with red chicklets
• 360-degree camera with split view, front/rear washer, and trailer reverse guidance
• SYNC 4A with 15.5-in. touchscreen
• 22-speaker B&O Unleashed sound system by Bang & Olufsen
• 12.4-in. screen in gauge cluster display
• Mesa/Ebony interior with Del Rio leather seats, console, doors, and steering wheel

Ford Expedition King Ranch MAX

Nothing will get left behind on family trips when you choose the massive 2023 Ford Expedition King Ranch MAX. The King Ranch MAX includes most King Ranch features. 

MSRP: Starting at $81,115

MPG: Up to 17 city/23 highway

4x2 / 4x4

Key features include:

• Exterior length: 221.9 in.
• Max. passenger capacity: seven
• Max. cargo capacity: 121.5 cu.-ft.
• Max. cargo behind second row: 79.6 cu.-ft.
• Max. cargo behind third row: 36 cu.-ft.

Ford Expedition Platinum

The Ford BlueCruise 1.0 driver assist technology included with the 2023 Ford Expedition Platinum allows for hands-free driving on select highways. The Platinum includes most Limited features. 

MSRP: Starting at $80,565

MPG: Up to 17 city/23 highway

4x2 / 4x4

Key features include:

• Exterior length: 210 in.
• Max. passenger capacity: eight
• Max. cargo capacity: 104.6 cu.-ft.
• Max. cargo behind second row: 63.6 cu.-ft.
• Max. cargo behind third row: 20.9 cu.-ft.
• Continuously controlled damping with suspension road preview
• 22-in. 12-spoke machined-face aluminum wheels with Dark Tarnish-painted pocket
• Satin aluminum grille bars with painted silver lining mesh and chrome insert
• Ford BlueCruise 1.0 hands-free driver assist technology
• Multicontour front seats with Active Motion® and massage functionality

Ford Expedition Platinum MAX

Is it time to get your college student settled into their dorm? The 2023 Ford Expedition Platinum MAX has all the space you could need. The Platinum MAX includes most Platinum features. 

MSRP: Starting at $83,565

MPG: Up to 17 city/23 highway

4x2 / 4x4

Key features include:

• Exterior length: 221.9 in.
• Max. passenger capacity: eight
• Max. cargo capacity: 121.5 cu.-ft.
• Max. cargo behind second row: 79.6 cu.-ft.
• Max. cargo behind third row: 36 cu.-ft.