A 2012 Ford Expedition EL still asks 91% of what a 2017 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 68 suvs we price, that ranks #3, above the 53% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 7 (−60%). Mileage costs it 32%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 94 listings.
Ford Expedition EL value by year
The newest Expedition EL at under half the 2017 price is the 2007, with a median asking price of $2,200 (20% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $6,900 | $19,900 | 20 | |
| 2016 | $7,000 | $14,999 | 6 | |
| 2015 | $5,999 | $15,800 | 12 | |
| 2014 | $4,000 | $10,995 | 9 | |
| 2013 | $4,000 | $12,950 | 12 | |
| 2012 | $5,995 | $11,900 | 10 | |
| 2011 | $6,500 | $9,598 | 5 | |
| 2010 | $2,000 | $8,995 | 4 | |
| 2009 | $3,000 | $7,799 | 4 | |
| 2008 | $2,800 | $9,999 | 7 | |
| 2007 | $1,200 | $4,500 | 5 |
How the Ford Expedition EL depreciates
The newest Ford Expedition EL has a median asking price of $10,999; a 10-year-older one runs about $2,200 — roughly 80% lost over 10 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Ford Expedition EL hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Jeep Grand Cherokee keeps 47%, the Ford Explorer 51% and the BMW X5 47%, against 91% for the Expedition EL. The Expedition EL holds value better than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Explorer and BMW X5.
The Ford Expedition EL market right now
Adjust your Ford Expedition EL value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Ford Expedition EL about 32% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2017 Ford Expedition EL: a dealer trade-in offer is around $6,900, selling private-party nets about $10,999, and a lot asks near $19,900 — a $13,000 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Expedition EL costs a median 43% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 7 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Ford Expedition EL price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $9,500 (19) | $13,544 (44) | +43% |
| 2016 | $8,250 (6) | $13,381 (15) | +62% |
| 2015 | $7,750 (6) | $11,500 (25) | +48% |
| 2014 | $7,500 (19) | $7,995 (15) | +7% |
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Ford Expedition EL value FAQ
How much is a Ford Expedition EL worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,200 to $12,995 across 11 model years. A 2017 is worth about $10,999, the median of 20 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Ford Expedition EL's value?
Among Expedition ELs from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $19,800, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $7,600; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 32%.
Which Ford Expedition EL year is the best value?
The newest Expedition EL at under half the 2017 price is the 2007, with a median asking price of $2,200 (20% of it).
Is a Ford Expedition EL cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 43% more, across 7 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Expedition EL hold value better than the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes: over 5 years the Expedition EL keeps 91% of its value and the Jeep Grand Cherokee 47%, by the median asking prices of the 2017 and 2012 model years.
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