2024 vs. 2025 Lariat

[HammaMan]

I missed a few earlier and I know there is more but in 2024 you get leather seats. In 2025, you get "Active X" (synthetic leather).

To be clear, most of the "leather" in modern vehicles is synthetic. The KR WAS one exception to this w/ its full grain leather. The synthetic stuff is more expensive and heavier duty than typical upholstery grade leather. Even in the platinum, the high-wear areas are synthetics. Curious if ford leaning into the 'branding' aspect if they're going to use an even higher tier material. Even now the KR is showing as "leather trimmed" so caveat emptor. The synthetics yield a higher grade product with nearly no maintenance needed.

Some terms to be on the lookout for

• Full Grain Leather: Highest quality, retains natural grain, very durable, ages beautifully.
• Top Grain Leather: Sanded full grain, consistent look, durable but less than full grain.
• Suede: Soft, from hide's underside, less durable, susceptible to stains.
• Genuine Leather: Broad term, often lower quality, variable durability.
• Split Leather: From lower hide layers, less durable, used for less demanding items.
• Bonded Leather: Leather scraps bonded with synthetic materials, least durable, cheapest.
• Leather Trimmed: A mix of real and synthetic leather fabrics

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[VRFlyer]

To be clear, most of the "leather" in modern vehicles is synthetic.

It's def. one of the best automotive advancements since sliced bread, per se. I've owned (own) several Honda/Acura higher-end sedans & SUVs. I'm glad that's the least thing to maintain, esp. in humid/hot/col/clammy weather conditions.

 

[DocJoe]

Looking for a bit of help from the masses.

I ordered a 2025 Lariat and am still awaiting a VIN. However, I spotted a truck that is the clone to the one I ordered and I see there is am interesting price difference for what I am thinking is the same thing. The Lariat Package 502A for the 2025 is 7725.00 and the 502A for the 2024 is 5055.00. Am I missing something? is it the same, exact package the model year difference is 2670.00. Please tell me I am missing a glaring difference in something more I am getting in the 2025. If there isn't any difference, I guess the search is on for a 2024. Thanks.

I WAS CONFIGURING A 2025 LARIAT AND THE FIRST THING I NOTICED WAS THE 2024 BASE PRICE WAS $65,495, AND ODDLY, THE 2025 BASE PRICE WAS LESS AT $63,260. SO, FORD DROPPED THE BASE PRICE BY ABOUT $2,235? HUH? BUT, I DIDN'T DELVE INTO THE INTRICANCIES OF THE PRICING, BUT FORD LIKELY HAS EITHER CUT OUT FEATURES IN THE 2025, OR RAISED THE PRICES OF THE VARIOUS PACKAGES AND OPTIONS. REGARDLESS, I PRICED OUT THE OPTIONS I WANT ON THE 2024 AND THE 2025, EXACTLY, AND THE FINAL PRICE WAS ABOUT THE SAME FOR BOTH MODEL YEARS. HUH? CAN THAT BE TRUE?

 

[wyoming]

Did they really drop the “C” shape fog lights for the 2025 Lariats? Saw this photo online…

 

[LN7]

Did they really drop the “C” shape fog lights for the 2025 Lariats? Saw this photo online…

Looks like it according to the Ford builder

2024 build site:

2025 build site:

 

[DocJoe]

It's def. one of the best automotive advancements since sliced bread, per se. I've owned (own) several Honda/Acura higher-end sedans & SUVs. I'm glad that's the least thing to maintain, esp. in humid/hot/col/clammy weather conditions.

I did the same and got the same results at Ford.com. Hmmm, I guess the dropping of specific features explains the results? Not sure, but for example, eliminating real leather for the synthetic
"leather" accounts for some of the price differences?

 

[LN7]

I did the same and got the same results at Ford.com. Hmmm, I guess the dropping of specific features explains the results? Not sure, but for example, eliminating real leather for the synthetic
"leather" accounts for some of the price differences?

They introduced a new base equipment package of 500A vs 501A in 2024 (so that's roughly $2.6k of the base price reduction).

 

[DocJoe]

Ah ha, I see, said the 'blind man.' Thank you for the update. Ford now offers a lower-featured options package on the Lariat, eh?

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