XLT vs Lariat vs Platinum

[dothedew]

I'm sorry if this is a dumb question. I asked my local dealer and he just rattled off random things that are in option packages that don't really help me.

Looking at 2022, with the black package, I can get Leather in an XLT.

What are the key differences between XLT, Lariat, and Platinum that are not available in options or add ons that would make me want to move to a Lariat or a Platinum? Does this question make sense? Like presumably the interior materials are different, is this described anywhere? What other non optioned things are different that you get when stepping up trims that I should consider when selecting a trim? Can someone help me with the quick overview?

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[mmdpg]

I can't give you an overview but I can tell you I stepped up to a Lariat 502A because it's the lowest level with a heated steering wheel which can't be ordered as a separate add on. Sometimes it's as simple as that, you are locked in to a minimum model and option package to get one thing you really want/need.

 

[dothedew]

Yeah that's what I'm talking about. Same with heated rear seats - you have those right? And you have to get 502A to get them its not stand alone?

I'm just wondering what I'll miss if I go 502A over 601A. having a hard time figuring that from the order guide

 

[xtraman122]

Cooled seats and heated second row seats, garage door opener integration, and BlueCruise are only available in the Lariat/Platinum. I believe the Platinum has the layflat seats optional as well (Not available on the Lariat as far as I know). Bigger/shinier wheels on the platinum, better seats on the Platinum (inlay on the headrests, different color material, probably full grain leather etc). I believe you also get the power running boards standard on the Platinum.

 

[jasonmi]

No leather in an XLT unless you go with the sport/black package. Leather quality/Interior is much nicer in a Platinum/KR/Limited than a Lariat. (Go from Leather trim, to leather seating area/Full trim) All depends on what your must have options are and what you want to pay. It is usually better to move up a trim line and go with no options rather than load a lower trim line up. A Platinum 701a will be better than a completely loaded lariat with 502a and Blue Cruise, Power Running boards, B&O, power tailgate etc. Both will be over 70K though.

Also some packaging is weird, you can't get front parking sensors on Lariat without ordering BlueCruise, but they are included on an XLT 302a. Heated Steering wheels (502a) and power folding mirrors are only on Lariat XLT/Lariat have way more color options that a Platinum. So you might be forced into a trim for a feature at your price point.

I'd only say if you're doing the Hybrid powertrain always get the 7.2kW generator option with it.

 

[dothedew]

No leather in an XLT unless you go aftermarket.

This isn't accurate for 2022 though.

 

[FastHamFreddy]

Not sure how much it costs on the 2022, but leather seats were something I wanted. Did not care much about the cooled seats, heated stearing wheel, memory seat positioning, power folding mirrors, or blue cruise (primarily because who knows when it will come out, or how well it will work) and the xlt with the 302a high package basically drives itself with lane assistance. Don’t get me wrong, I understand why people would want these things, just weren’t a big deal for me.

You can get katskins put in between 1200 to 2000 depending on who you go to. Which is what I found and it’s cheaper than the $5000 upgrade to lariat.

mall personal preference obviously.

 

[travisN000]

If your want the transfer case with 4-auto, you had to go Lariat or higher in 2021.. not sure on the '22. If you want the gear selector / shifter on the column vs. center console, you have to go XLT IIRC.

Those were the conflicts I was having... I wanted leather, column shifter to avoid the folding shifter with the work surface, 4-auto, and a bunch of tech options.. I couldn't have leather, column shifter, and 4-auto.. had to sacrifice the column shifter and go lariat

 

[130 Ghost_Riders]

I'm sorry if this is a dumb question. I asked my local dealer and he just rattled off random things that are in option packages that don't really help me.

Looking at 2022, with the black package, I can get Leather in an XLT.

What are the key differences between XLT, Lariat, and Platinum that are not available in options or add ons that would make me want to move to a Lariat or a Platinum? Does this question make sense? Like presumably the interior materials are different, is this described anywhere? What other non optioned things are different that you get when stepping up trims that I should consider when selecting a trim? Can someone help me with the quick overview?

Unfortunately right now I think your best option is to go through the MY22 order guide and see what’s different. It’s really hard to know what the ‘22 will bring without doing that until Ford fixes all their websites to catch up. You can see how many people have started to post their window stickers now that is working but I think the order guide will be an easier way to go.

 

[sbi]

The 2022 build and price is not up yet (I suppose they are waiting for MY23 to roll out...), but I believe what the @OP is asking is the basic difference, which you can see here (this is 2021)


Features XLT Standard Equipment, Plus:

• SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition – 12” LCD Capacitive Touchscreen with Swipe Capability
• Intelligent Access with Push-button Start
• Leather-Trimmed Seats
• View More Features (The More Features are below)

Model Highlights

12-Inch Digital Productivity Screen

Stay informed on the road with useful driving information right from your dash. New this year, F-150 dynamic drive modes are displayed through the available 12-inch Digital Productivity Screen. Each of the available modes (Normal, Eco, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery, Trail, Deep Snow/Sand, Mud/Ruts and even Rock Crawl with the FX4 Off-Road Package), has a unique theme that displays in your cluster, creating an environment that matches your action. Standard on the LARIAT and above.

12-Inch Center Stack Screen

New available SYNC® 4 with enhanced voice recognition and the new, available 12-inch touchscreen put everything you need at your command. Access your go-to playlist, find directions or make a call on the run. And to make multitasking even easier, the touchscreen has split-screen capability.27 Available on XLT and standard on LARIAT and above. 2021 Ford F-150 King Ranch® shown.


King Ranch is a registered trademark of King Ranch, Inc.

2.7L EcoBoost® V6

How can an engine displacing just 2.7 liters deliver a robust 325 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque? Engineer it with the Ford port-fuel and direct-injection (PFDI) system with two injectors per cylinder, dual overhead cam design with variable intake/exhaust cam timing, plus twin intercooled turbochargers for on-demand power. And the available 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 with 10-speed transmission is strong. Its upper block and cylinders are made of the same high-strength compacted graphite iron used in the Super Duty® 6.7L Power Stroke® Turbo Diesel.


Horsepower and torque are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously.

Standard Features
Exterior Features

• 170 Degree Rear Door (SuperCab only)
• BoxLink™
• Hooks - Front Tow, Two (4x4 Only)
• Side Mirrors - Auto Dimming Feature (Driver's Side)
• Side Mirrors - Heated
• Side Mirrors - Integrated Turn Signal
• Side Mirrors - LED Security Approach Lamps
• Side Mirrors - Memory Feature
• Side Mirrors - Power Folding
• Side Mirrors - Power Adjust
• Spare Tire Carrier - Rear Underframe
• Tailgate LED
• Fully-Boxed, High-Strength Steel Frame
• Autolamp - Automatic on/off Headlamps with Rainlamp Wiper Activated Headlamps
• Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler
• Hooks - Cargo Box Tie-Down (4)
• LED Box Lighting with Zone Lighting
• LED Mirror-Mounted Spotlights
• Remote Tailgate Release
• Tailgate, Power Lock
• Automatic High-Beams
• Auto Hold
• Bumper, Front - Chrome
• Bumper, Rear - Chrome
• Cargo Lamp, Integrated with Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
• Daytime Running Lamps
• Fog Lamps - LED with LED Cornering Lamps
• Grille - Chrome Two-Bar and One-Minor-Bar Style with Black Surround and Black Accents
• Handles, Door and Tailgate - Body-Color with Body-Color Tailgate Bezel
• Headlamps - LED Reflector
• Taillamps - LED
• Side Mirrors, Skull Caps - Body-Color
• Window - Rear - Power-Sliding Glass with Privacy Tint and Defroster (SuperCab and SuperCrew®)
• Windows - First-row - Power, One-Touch Up/Down Driver and Passenger
• Windows - Second-Row - Power (SuperCab and SuperCrew®)
• 18-Inch Machined Aluminum Wheels with Magnetic-Painted Pockets
• 275/65 R18 OWL All-Season/All-Terrain Tires (4x4 Only)
• 265/60 R18 BSW All-Season Tires (4x2 Only)
• Jack

Interior Features

• Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
• 12-Inch Digital Productivity Screen
• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
• Post-Collision Braking
• Ambient Lighting
• Cruise Control
• Delayed Accessory Power
• Dome Light
• Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
• Fully Flat Load Floor (SuperCrew® Models)
• Gauges and Meters – Fuel, Oil Pressure, Transmission Temperature and Engine Coolant Temperature; Speedometer, Odometer and Tachometer
• Grab handles (A-Pillar) - Front, Driver- and Passenger-Side
• Grab handles (B-Pillar) - Rear, Driver- and Passenger-Side (SuperCrew® Only)
• Horn, Dual-Note
• Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start
• Intermittent Windshield Wipers
• Lane-Keeping System
• Outside Temperature Display
• Power Door Locks with Flip Key and Integrated Key Transmitter Keyless Entry Including Auto-Lock
• Power-Adjustable Pedals with Memory
• Powerpoint, 12V
• Rearview Mirror, Auto-Dimming
• Reverse Sensing System
• Seats - Front, Heated and Ventilated
• Steering Wheel, Manual Tilt/Telescoping
• Visors with Driver- and Passenger-Side Illuminated, Covered Mirrors
• Color-Coordinated Carpet with Carpeted Floor Mats
• Steering Wheel - Black Leather-Wrapped
• SiriusXM® with 360L
• SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition
• 12-Inch Center-Stack Screen
• FordPass™ Connect with Wi-Fi Hotspot
• Seats - Front - 40/20/40, Leather-Trimmed
• Seats - Front, 10-Way Power Driver and Multi-Adjustable Power Front Passenger
• Seats - Front, Driver Memory
• Seats - Front, Power Driver and Passenger Lumbar
• Seats - Rear - 60/40 Flip Up Split Bench with Elongated Cushion (SuperCrew®)
• Seats - Rear - 60/40 Flip-Up Split Bench (SuperCab)

Packages

• Class IV Trailer Hitch
• Ford Co-Pilot360™ 2.0

Power and Handling

• 4x2
• Axle, Front - Independent Front Suspension
• Hill Start Assist
• Springs - Front, Coil
• Springs - Rear, Leaf, Two-Stage Variable Rate
• Steering - Power Rack-and-Pinion Steering
• Trailer Sway Control
• Two-Speed Automatic Four-Wheel Drive System with Neutral Towing Capability (4x4 Only)
• Selectable Drive Modes - Normal, ECO, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery, Trail (4x2)
• Selectable Drive Modes - Normal, ECO, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery, Deep Snow/Sand, Mud/Rut (4x4 only)
• 2.7L EcoBoost® V6 Engine
• Auto Start-Stop Engine Technology
• Electronic 10-Speed Automatic Transmission
• SelectShift® Automatic Transmission with Progressive Range Select
• Fuel Tank - 23-Gallon (Regular Cab, SuperCab)
• Fuel Tank - 26-Gallon (SuperCrew®)
• Fuel Tank - 30.6-Gallon (PowerBoost™ engine only)

Safety

• Rear View Camera with Dynamic Hitch Assist
• MyKey®
• Perimeter Anti-Theft Alarm
• Remote Keyless Entry System
• Remote Start System
• SecuriCode™ Keyless Entry Keypad, Driver's Side
• SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System
• SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
• Spare Tire and Wheel Lock
• Advanced Security Pack
• AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®)
• Airbags - Front, Driver and Passenger
• Airbags - Front, Driver and Passenger Seat-Mounted Side
• Airbags - Safety Canopy® Side Curtains
• BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Tow Coverage
• Curve Control
• Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
• Safety Belts - Active Restraint System (ARS), Three-Point Manual Lap/Shoulder Belts with Height Adjusters, Pretensioners and Energy Management Retractors on Outside Front Positions
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

 

[sysop]

The salesman I dealt with does 100% of the ordering for the dealership I went through and he's been in that position for about 20 years. I trust what he has to say. When I placed my order back in October, he stated that higher trim levels that contain a feature as standard will be built faster than a lower trim level with that same feature added as an option. If you want your truck as fast as possible, get whatever trim contains the options you need rather than adding them to a lesser trim.

 

[dothedew]

If your want the transfer case with 4-auto, you had to go Lariat or higher in 2021.. not sure on the '22. If you want the gear selector / shifter on the column vs. center console, you have to go XLT IIRC.

Those were the conflicts I was having... I wanted leather, column shifter to avoid the folding shifter with the work surface, 4-auto, and a bunch of tech options.. I couldn't have leather, column shifter, and 4-auto.. had to sacrifice the column shifter and go lariat

Wow the 4 auto thing is a really good point that I missed in looking at the trims...

 

[Kidder]

XLT is highest trim level for the Heavy Duty Payload Package.

 

[JimL]

I can't give you an overview but I can tell you I stepped up to a Lariat 502A because it's the lowest level with a heated steering wheel which can't be ordered as a separate add on. Sometimes it's as simple as that, you are locked in to a minimum model and option package to get one thing you really want/need.

I hate Ford's packaging. That's a hell of a jump in price point to get a heated wheel. I don't fault anyone for doing it, but damn, Ford!

 

[tony72cutlass's']

I gotta say it's a bit bargain basement, but i ordered mine with the 301A package to save a couple of bucks and it's fantastic. Leather wrapped wheel, nice climate control, 8" screen is big enough for me (sometimes i even turn it off), good sound system. heres a pic

i went and spent a bit extra on some convenience things for myself, good tonneau cover, tailgate step, 5.0L V8, 4x4, side step bars

just food for thought, i paid 43 grand USD for the truck out the door including taxes and everything!!

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