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Ford Expedition Depreciation & Resale Value
Skip the new-car premium: a 2019 runs about $37,350 below its original MSRP.
The Ford Expedition is a full-size, body-on-frame SUV aimed at buyers who need three rows and substantial towing capacity.
Market context: A 2018 redesign creates a useful generation boundary in the observed years.
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At a glance
Key takeaways
Biggest drop
2020→2019
+7.1% in one year
Smart-buy year
2019
~$25,665 median
Depreciation by Model Year
| Model year | Depreciation from MSRP |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 51.2% |
| 2019 | 58.3% |
| 2018 | 64.7% |
| 2017 | 71.5% |
| 2016 | 73.3% |
| 2015 | 77.8% |
Based on 992 real used-car listings. Each listing's price is adjusted to a standard 12,000 mi/year for its age and compared to the vehicle's original MSRP; figures reflect a 5% asking-to-sale estimate.
Resale Value by Age
Estimated value of a typical Ford Expedition as it ages, from a ~$63,345 new price.
| Age | Retained | Est. value | Lost that year | Total lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr | 100% | $63,345 | — | −$0 |
| 2 yrs | 88% | $55,719 | −$7,626 | −$7,626 |
| 3 yrs | 75% | $47,730 | −$7,989 | −$15,615 |
| 4 yrs | 65% | $40,886 | −$6,844 | −$22,459 |
| 5 yrs | 55% | $35,024 | −$5,862 | −$28,321 |
| 6 yrs | 47% | $30,002 | −$5,022 | −$33,343 |
| 7 yrs | 41% | $25,700 | −$4,302 | −$37,645 |
| 8 yrs | 35% | $22,015 | −$3,685 | −$41,330 |
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Estimate a used Expedition's value from its year and mileage, using our depreciation model.
Estimated value
$25,700
about typical mileage
At 84,000 miles (about typical for a 7-year-old car, ~84,000 mi). Estimate only — actual value depends on condition, trim, options, and local demand.
Should You Buy a Used Ford Expedition?
Thinking about a Ford Expedition? It's an average bet for resale. The smartest pick is a 2019 (around $25,665) — it sits just past the steepest depreciation, so the first owner already absorbed the biggest loss. Favor the XLT trim for the best resale, and always pull a vehicle-history report before buying.
Pros
- Proven longevity — examples regularly list past 150,000 miles and still sell for around $14,441.
- The XLT trim holds its value best if resale matters to you.
Watch-outs
- The steepest single-year drop hits between 2020 and 2019 — buying brand-new costs you that loss.
What Affects Ford Expedition Resale Value
The 2020-to-2019 transition is where the Expedition bleeds the most value, dropping 7.1% points in one year. That makes the 2019 Expedition a value sweet spot — the previous owner absorbs the worst of the drop, and you still get a relatively recent car.
Trim matters: the XLT holds its value best (about 62.4% average depreciation), while the XL Fleet gives up the most (around 72.2%). Choosing the right trim can be worth thousands at resale.
Which Ford Expedition Trims Hold Value Best
Share of original MSRP retained, averaged across model years.
XLT
37.6% kept· 356 listings
Platinum
35.6% kept· 164 listings
Limited
34.9% kept· 410 listings
King Ranch
34% kept· 37 listings
XL Fleet
27.8% kept· 18 listings
How Long Does the Ford Expedition Last?
Mileage profile across 992 listings.
Over 100k mi
67.5%
Over 150k mi
17.7%
Highest mileage
240,183 mi
Price at 120k+ mi
$14,441
Roughly 67.5% of listed Ford Expeditions have already crossed 100,000 miles, and 17.7% are past 150,000 — a sign these go the distance with maintenance.
Smartest Year to Buy
The 2019 Ford Expedition sits just past the steepest depreciation drop, with a typical asking price around $25,665 — about $37,350 off its original MSRP.
View 2019 details →Price & Depreciation by Year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year to buy a used Ford Expedition?
The 2019 Expedition is the value sweet spot: it sits just past the model's steepest one-year depreciation drop, so the first owner has already absorbed the biggest loss. Expect to pay around $25,665 for a typical example, and the XLT trim will hold its value best from there. As always, a well-maintained, accident-free example with average mileage for its age is worth paying a little more for than a cheap car with a questionable history. Whatever year you settle on, budget for a pre-purchase inspection — at a couple hundred dollars, it's the cheapest insurance against an expensive surprise down the road.
Which Ford Expedition trim holds its value best?
The XLT retains the most value, depreciating about 62.4% on average across model years in our data. Trim choice can swing resale by thousands of dollars over a few years, because desirable trims stay in demand on the used market while stripped-down or niche trims sell at a discount. It's also worth comparing the trim premium new versus used — a pricier trim sometimes depreciates enough to become the smarter used buy. If you expect to resell, the XLT is the safer bet; if you're keeping the car long-term, buy the trim with the features you actually want and worry less about resale.
Methodology
Depreciation is computed from 992 real used-car listings. Each listing's asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the vehicle's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Headline 1/3/5-year figures reflect a smoothed retention curve fitted across all model years (the typical trajectory); individual years in the table above can run above or below it with market conditions. Full methodology. Updated August 2026.