2027 Ford Expedition: real cost in California
See the Expedition on Ford's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Active · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$63,920the advertised price
Drive away$72,805with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,156/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,866/moeverything, after resale
$72,805 to drive away + $87,776 to run it for 6 years − $26,198 back at resale = $134,383, or $1,866 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$72,805
Running it, 6 yrs+$87,776
Back at resale−$26,198
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$63,920Feesfreight $2,795 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$2,880Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$6,005Fuel13,500 mi a year at 18 MPG
+$25,863Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,816Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$15,428Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$14,968Maintenanceestimate
+$9,058Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,643Resale after 6 years41% of MSRP, you get this back
−$26,198True cost $134,383 ÷ 72 months$1,866 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyRegular, EL
Seats7, 8from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
Engine400–440 hp gas, 4X2, 4X4
0–60 mph5.7–6.2 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy18 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 9,600 lb
Tires18", 20" or 22"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistHands-free on highwayson mapped highways · BlueCruise, +$1,976
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years41% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 18 MPG.| Active | $63,920 | $72,805 | $134,383 | ✓ $1,866/mo | 8 | 9,600 | — No | — No |
| Active MAX | $66,920 | $76,075 | $138,106 | $1,918/mo | 8 | 9,000 | — No | — No |
| Platinum | $70,870 | $80,380 | $143,190 | $1,989/mo | 7 | 9,600 | — No | — No |
| Platinum MAX | $73,870 | $83,650 | $146,921 | $2,041/mo | 7 | 9,000 | — No | — No |
| Tremor | $82,720 | $93,295 | $157,836 | $2,192/mo | 7 | 9,300 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| King Ranch | $83,015 | $93,617 | $158,275 | $2,198/mo | 7 | 9,000 | ✓ Yes | — No |
| King Ranch MAX | $86,015 | $96,887 | $161,926 | $2,249/mo | 7 | 9,000 | ✓ Yes | — No |
Active
✓ $1,866/mo
True cost
Active MAX
$1,918/mo
True cost
Platinum
$1,989/mo
True cost
Platinum MAX
$2,041/mo
True cost
Tremor
$2,192/mo
True cost
King Ranch
$2,198/mo
True cost
King Ranch MAX
$2,249/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
Active$63,920
Active MAX$66,920
Platinum$70,870
Platinum MAX$73,870
Tremor$82,720
King Ranch$83,015
King Ranch MAX$86,015
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
Hands-free driving
+ Option
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
+ $2,530
✓ from Platinum
Heated steering wheel
✓ from Platinum
Heated rear seats
✓ from Platinum
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
+ $2,530
✓ from Platinum
Remote start
✓ Active to Platinum MAX
✓ from King Ranch
Wireless phone charging
✓ from King Ranch
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Premium sound system
✓ from Platinum
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓
Sunroof
✓ from Tremor
Panoramic roof
✓ from Tremor
Not listed on any trimRear cross-traffic alert360° cameraCooled seatsMassaging seatsPower liftgateApple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless CarPlayBuilt-in navigationHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch includedLED headlights
Full standard equipment on the Active (31 items)
- 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Engine
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission with SelectShift Capability
- Expedition 4X2
- Active Select (200A)
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0
- Trailer Tow Prep Pack
- Ford Connectivity Package (1-year Included)
- Ford Security Package (1-year included)
- 18" x 8.5” Dark Alloy Painted Aluminum Wheels
- P265/70R18E All-Terrain (A/T) BSW Tires
- Running Boards, Fixed – Black
- Mirrors, Sideview – Manual-Folding, Power and Heated Glass, Ground Illuminator and High Gloss Black Caps
- Roof Rails – Black
- Privacy Glass – Second Row, Third Row and Liftgate
- Laminated Windshield
- Fixed Air Dam – Front
- Remote Start
- Non-Limited-Slip Rear Axle
- Front and Rear Parking Sensors
- Black Bezel with Ebony Trim Applique - Headlamps
- Cloth 40/20/40 CenterSlide (Folds Flat) with Manual Recline
- 40/20/40 Manual Fold Bench – Cloth Seating Material
- 60/40 PowerFold (folds flat) with Power Recline Seats and Manual Headrests
- Ford Digital Experience
- Six (6) Speakers
- SiriusXM with 360L (3-month trial)
- Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
- Reverse Brake Assist
- 10-way Power Driver with Memory and 8-way Power Passenger Seats
- Safety Canopy Side-Curtain with Rollover Sensor
- Tri-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
Recalls
6 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Expedition models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Exterior lighting2025, 2026, 2027 · 41,748 vehicles
The headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip, which can result in a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams.Recall 26V606000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2025, 2026, 2027 · 4,381,878 vehicles
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function.Recall 26V104000 at NHTSA ↗Service brakes2025 · 679 vehicles
The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.Recall 25V823000 at NHTSA ↗Service brakes2025 · 312,120 vehicles
The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.Recall 25V488000 at NHTSA ↗Air bags2025 · 171 vehicles
The passenger side air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to deploy with excessive force during a crash.Recall 25V439000 at NHTSA ↗Engine and engine cooling2025 · 4,356 vehicles
The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.Recall 25V198000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Expedition in California?
- $72,805 to drive away for the Active, from a $63,920 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,156 loan payment, about $1,953 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,866 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- From 9,000 lb to 9,600 lb, depending on the trim.
Colors
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat+$995Glacier Gray Metallic Tri-Coat+$995Dark Matter Gray Metallic+$495Bronze Fire Metallic Tinted Clearcoat+$495Nocturnal Blue Metallic+$495Agate Black MetallicMarsh Gray+$495Blue Ember Metallic+$495
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US prices in US dollars from Ford's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.