Head-to-head
2027 Ford Expedition vs 2027 Rivian R1S
The Rivian R1S wins clearly, 90.1 to 80.5, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort. The Ford Expedition is ahead on price and space & cargo.
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2027 Ford Expedition
The 2027 Ford Expedition is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Expedition 2WD, is EPA-rated at…
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A2027 Rivian R1S
The 2027 Rivian R1S is sold in the U.S. as an electric large SUV with 12 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the R1S Premium Long Range (22in),…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Rivian R1S
Clear winThe Rivian R1S wins clearly, 90.1 to 80.5, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort. The Ford Expedition is ahead on price and space & cargo.
Fuel & range 2027 Rivian R1S leads by 76.7
Price 2027 Ford Expedition leads by 24.3
Performance 2027 Rivian R1S leads by 23.8
| Category · weight | 2027 Ford Expeditionoverall 80.5 | 2027 Rivian R1Soverall 90.1 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 75.7 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 23.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 88.8 | 91 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 77.5 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 76.2 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 90.5 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 80.5 | 90.1 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Ford Expedition: base trim Expedition Active 4X2 · Rivian R1S: base trim R1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Rivian R1S wins
- It is rated 85 combined against 18 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $2,800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($900 against $3,700).
- It makes 533 hp against 400.
Where the 2027 Ford Expedition answers
- It lists 26 standard driver-assist features against 19.
- It starts $20,390 lower ($63,600 against $83,990 base MSRP).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
27 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $63,600 | $83,990 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | Dual-Motor AWD (1 in front, 1 in back) |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 533 hp |
| Torque | 480 lb-ft | 610 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 16 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | — | 85 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 23 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission speeds | 10 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | AWD |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 14.7 in |
| Overall height | 78.1 in | 77.3 in |
| Overall length | 210 in | 201 in |
| Overall width | 94.6 in | 88.4 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 121 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 109 cu-ft | 90.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 69.9 cu-ft | 48.6 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 22.9 cu-ft | 17.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 106 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 7 |
| Weights | ||
| Payload capacity | — | 2,119 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Independent air suspension |
| Rear suspension type | Multilink Independent Rear Suspension | Independent air suspension |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 22 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | — |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P265/70R18E | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Connect+ |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
178 features · differences first, then sharedSafety30 differ · 38 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Collision Assist with Emergency Braking (AEB) (includes Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning and Dynamic Brake Support) | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Warning | — | std |
| Dual-Stage Front Airbags | std | — |
| Front-Seat Side-Impact Airbags | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning | — | std |
| Safety Canopy® System (Includes Third Row) | std | — |
| Trailer Sway Control | std | — |
| 11-camera surround view system | — | std |
| 12 ultrasonic surround sensors | — | std |
| 6 front-row and 2 side-curtain airbags | — | std |
| AdvanceTrac™ with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™) | std | — |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | — | std |
| Autonomy+ (60-day trial included) | — | std |
| BlueCruise Hands-Free Highway Driving | opt | — |
| Brake hold | — | std |
| Dynamic Brake Support | — | std |
| Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist 2.0 with Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering, and Predictive Speed Assist | std | — |
| Four-Wheel Disc Brakes with Anti-Lock Brake System | std | — |
| Front and Rear Parking Sensors | std | — |
| Gear Guard Security System | — | std |
| Highway Assist | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist (Included on 4x2 and 4x4 Models) and Hill Descent Control™ (Included on 4x4 Models Only) | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors For Children) on All Second Row and Third Row Outboard Side Seating Positions | std | — |
| Perimeter Alarm Includes Securilock® Passive Anti-Theft System | std | — |
| Personal Safety System™ | std | — |
| Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ | std | — |
| Pro Trailer Hitch Assist | std | — |
| Reverse Brake Assist | std | — |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | std | — |
| Traction Control | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | std | std |
| 360 View | std | std |
| Forward Collision Warning | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist | std | std |
| Automatic High Beams | std | std |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | std | std |
| Electronic stability and traction control | std | std |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | std | std |
Infotainment21 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| SOS emergency response | — | std |
| Ford Connectivity Package with 5G Connectivity for Ford Digital Experience, Unlimited Wi-Fi Hotspot, Audio/Video Streaming, Video Conferencing, Web Browser, and Google Voice Assistant. (1-year included) | std | — |
| Wireless charging for up to 2 phones | — | std |
| 12.3" driver display screen | — | std |
| 13.2" Center Display | std | — |
| 15.6" infotainment screen | — | std |
| 24" Panoramic Display | std | — |
| 6.8" digital rear screen | — | std |
| 8 (USB-C charging ports) | — | std |
| AM/FM/MP3 with six speakers | std | — |
| Connect+ (60-day trial included) | — | std |
| Ford Digital Experience | std | — |
| Ford Security Package (1-year included with activation) | std | — |
| Hands-free Bluetooth interface | — | std |
| Multimedia USB Ports, Second Row — Two (2) USB-C | opt | — |
| Rivian navigation | — | std |
| Rivian Premium Audio (Available in Sound + Vision Package / Included) | — | opt |
| SiriusXM® Radio with 360L | std | — |
| Sound + Vision Package (Optional / Included) | — | opt |
| Voice assistance | — | std |
| Wireless Charging Pad | opt | — |
Convenience13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Button Start (In Vehicle) | std | — |
| Remote Start System (Using Key Fob) | opt | — |
| 2 (120V three-prong outlets) | — | std |
| Air Compressor (Included) | — | std |
| Driver's Package | opt | — |
| E-latch door release | — | std |
| Garage door opener | — | std |
| Ignition-free drive | — | std |
| Intelligent Access (Passive Entry) | opt | — |
| Power front trunk release | — | std |
| Pro Power Onboard™ - 400W - One (1) Console, One (1) Cargo Area | opt | — |
| Securicode® Keyless Entry Keypad | opt | — |
| Starting price (USD): $83,990 / $106,990 / $121,990 | — | std |
Climate5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Zone Automatic Temperature Control | std | — |
| Cabin Particulate Air Filter | std | — |
| Dual zone automatic climate control | — | std |
| Pre-entry climate control | — | std |
| Rear Auxiliary Climate Controls - Third Row | std | — |
Seating14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Way Power Driver (Power Tilt, Lumbar and Power Recline) and 8-Way Power Passenger Seats (Power Lumbar and Power Recline) | std | — |
| Heated and ventilated front seats with memory | opt | std |
| Heated and ventilated front seats with memory | opt | std |
| 8-Way Power Passenger Seats (Power Lumbar and Power Recline) | std | — |
| Memory Feature For the Driver's Seat | opt | — |
| Second Row: Heated Seats | opt | — |
| Power Lumbar (Driver and Passenger) | std | — |
| 40/20/40 Powerfold® Seat with Power Recline Third-Row Seat | std | — |
| 8-way power driver and passenger lumbar adjustment with memory settings | — | std |
| Capacity: 7 seats | — | std |
| Captain's Chairs (Optional) | — | opt |
| Cloth Seats | std | — |
| Second Row Power-Folding Tip and Slide Captain's Chairs | opt | — |
| Second Row Power-Folding Tip and Slide Captain's Chairs | opt | — |
Interior14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | opt | std |
| Power tilt and telescoping steering column | — | std |
| Digital Device Holder | opt | — |
| Flex Powered Console | opt | — |
| Illuminated door sills | — | std |
| Integrated door flashlight | — | std |
| Interior: Black Mountain; Ocean Coast / Black Mountain Signature; Ocean Coast Signature; Slate Sky Signature | — | std |
| Knitted textile headliner / Soft-touch sueded textile headliner | — | std |
| Leather-Wrapped Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel with Audio Controls | opt | — |
| LED ambient lighting | — | std |
| Rotary Gear Shift Dial | std | — |
| Carpeted First- and Second-Row Floor Mats | std | — |
| Overhead Console with Sunglass Holder | std | — |
| Sliding Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors (Driver and Passenger) | std | — |
Exterior38 differ · 38 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic Vista Roof® | opt | — |
| Sideview Mirrors: Power-Folding with Autofold, Power and Heated, Ground Illuminator, Driver/Passenger Memory | opt | — |
| 18-inch underbody-mounted full-size spare tire | std | — |
| 360-Degree Zone Lighting | opt | — |
| Accents and badging: Bright Package; Darkout Package / Darkout Package | — | std |
| Acoustic-Laminate Windshield | std | — |
| All-Terrain Package: 20" All-Terrain Wheels, Compact Spare, Reinforced Underbody Shield | — | opt |
| Configurable Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) | std | — |
| Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| Grille – Carbon Black Molded-in-Color Surround with Ebony Painted Bars | std | — |
| Heated auto-folding side mirrors | — | std |
| LED brake and taillights | — | std |
| LED entry lights | — | std |
| LED front light bar with RGB design | — | std |
| LED rear lightbar | — | std |
| LED Reflector Headlamps | std | — |
| LED stadium headlights | — | std |
| Length: 200.8 in | — | std |
| Lightbar charging indicator | — | std |
| Max height: 77.3 in | — | std |
| Min height: 71.8 in | — | std |
| Paint: Esker Silver; Glacier White; Forest Green; Half Moon Grey; Rivian Blue; Midnight [+ Storm Blue; Canyon Red on Perf/Quad] | — | std |
| Panoramic glass roof / Dynamic Glass Roof | — | std |
| Polished Stainless Steel Beltline Molding | std | — |
| Power Adjustable and Heated Sideview Mirrors | std | — |
| Power Ford Split Gate with available Open On Approach | std | — |
| Rain-detecting variable intermittent wipers | opt | std |
| Rear fog lights | — | std |
| Reinforced Underbody Shield (Available in All-Terrain Package / Included) | — | opt |
| Roof-Rack Side Rails - Black | std | — |
| Running boards, Fixed (Black) | std | — |
| Taillamps - LED | std | — |
| Tire mobility kit | — | std |
| Wheels and tires: 22" Sport Bright; 22" Sport Dark; 22" Range; 20" All-Terrain Dark / 22" Super Sport; 20" Dune Satin Graphite All-Terrain; 22" Sport Burnished Bronze | — | std |
| Width (with mirrors folded): 82.0 in | — | std |
| Width (with mirrors): 88.4 in | — | std |
| Privacy Glass - Second Row, Third Row, and Liftgate | std | — |
| Rear Window Defroster and Washer | std | — |
Powertrain17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Speed SelectShift® Automatic Transmission | std | — |
| 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 engine (400 hp) | std | — |
| Acceleration: 4.5 sec (0–60 mph) / 2.9 sec (0–60 mph) / 2.6 sec (0–60 mph) | — | std |
| Auto Stop-Start Technology | std | — |
| Battery / Range: 329 mi (EPA est.) (Large battery) / 371 mi (EPA est.) (Max battery) / 374 mi (EPA est.) (Max battery) | — | std |
| Drive modes: All Purpose; All-Terrain; Snow / All Purpose; All-Terrain; Snow; Sport; Soft Sand; Rally; Drift; Rock Crawl; Conserve | — | std |
| Dual-Motor AWD (1 in front, 1 in back) / Tri-Motor AWD (1 in front, 2 in back) / Quad-Motor AWD (2 in front, 2 in back) | — | std |
| EPA efficiency (22" wheels/tires): 85 MPGe / 76 MPGe / 76 MPGe | — | std |
| Horsepower: 533 hp / 850 hp / 1,025 hp | — | std |
| Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System™ | opt | — |
| Life cycle carbon footprint: 321 g CO2e/mi / 360 g CO2e/mi / 358 g CO2e/mi | — | std |
| Max battery upgrade: 410 mi (EPA est.) | — | opt |
| NACS Charging Port (Included) | — | std |
| Power Upgrade: 3.4 sec (0–60 mph); 829 lb-ft (Torque); 665 hp (Horsepower); Sport; Soft Sand; Rally | — | opt |
| Powered by renewable energy: First 10,000 miles | — | std |
| Regenerative braking system | — | std |
| Torque: 610 lb-ft / 1,103 lb-ft / 1,198 lb-ft | — | std |
Chassis8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Boxed Frame | std | — |
| Independent air suspension with 4 ride heights / Independent air suspension with 5 ride heights | — | std |
| Kinetic roll control | — | std |
| Max approach angle: 35.8° | — | std |
| Max departure angle: 34.4° | — | std |
| Max ground clearance: 14.7 in | — | std |
| Suspension - Multilink Independent Rear Suspension | std | — |
| Wheelbase: 121.1 in | — | std |
Cargo9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume (second row folded): 90.7 cu ft | — | std |
| Cargo volume (third row folded): 48.6 cu ft | — | std |
| Cargo volume (third row up): 17.6 cu ft | — | std |
| Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package | opt | — |
| Integrated Trailer Brake Controller | std | — |
| Payload: 2,119 lb / 1,702 lb / 1,724 lb | — | std |
| Total interior storage: 105.8 cu ft | — | std |
| Towing: 7,700 lb | — | std |
| Trailer Tow Prep Package | std | — |
| Bumper-matched trailer hitch | std | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord Expedition
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 2
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
- high Exterior Lighting 26V606000 · 41,748 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles
Rivian R1S
Safety Signal 97 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Seats (1)
Top recalls
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V597000 · 98,828 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | Rivian R1SR1S Premium (Dual-Motor) AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $63,600 (base trim) | $83,990 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $63,600 – $85,695 13 trims | $83,990 – $121,990 3 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Expedition 2WD | R1S Premium (22in) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 18 | 85 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,700 | $900 |
| EV range | — | 329 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Ford Expedition or the 2027 Rivian R1S?
The Rivian R1S wins clearly, 90.1 to 80.5, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort. The Ford Expedition is ahead on price and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Rivian R1S scores 90.1 and the 2027 Ford Expedition 80.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Ford Expedition or the 2027 Rivian R1S?
The 2027 Ford Expedition starts lower — $63,600 against $83,990, a gap of $20,390 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Ford Expedition or the 2027 Rivian R1S?
2027 Ford Expedition: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls. 2027 Rivian R1S: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 1 recall. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Ford Expedition and the 2027 Rivian R1S?
Where the 2027 Rivian R1S wins: it is rated 85 combined against 18 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $2,800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($900 against $3,700), and makes 533 hp against 400. Where the 2027 Ford Expedition answers: it lists 26 standard driver-assist features against 19 and starts $20,390 lower ($63,600 against $83,990 base MSRP).