2015 Ford F-150 vs. 2016 Ford F-150
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Ford F-150 and 2016 Ford F-150 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 Ford F-150 and the 2016 Ford F-150.
In comparing the 2015 Ford F-150's and the 2016 Ford F-150's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Ford F-150 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2015 Ford F-150 and 2016 Ford F-150 have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Ford F-150's and the 2016 Ford F-150's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Ford F-150 is a better car than the 2016 Ford F-150.
Pricing: A used 2015 Ford F-150 ranges from $12,491 to $28,499 while a used 2016 Ford F-150 is priced between $12,995 to $29,990.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 Ford F-150 and the 2016 Ford F-150 both lose 43 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.3 out of 10. Ford F-150 is ranked 2 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Ford F-150 is 7.7 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2015 Ford F-150 and the 2016 Ford F-150 makes 282 horsepower. Both the F-150 and the F-150 are rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 575 miles. Both models use ethanol, gasoline.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2015 Ford F-150 and the 2016 Ford F-150 are available in Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. Both the 2015 Ford F-150 and the 2016 Ford F-150 offer bed lengths of 67.1, 78.9, and 97.6 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Ford F-150 has an average safety rating of 4.89 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
25800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
27064
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
25660 - 29640
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
26540
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
28688
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
26145 - 35290
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
20206
Price Range:
12491 - 28499
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
20195
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
17513 - 24952
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1503
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
137389
# Good or Great Deals:
517
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
21478
Price Range:
12995 - 29990
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
22745
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
19616 - 27357
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2017
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
129100
# Good or Great Deals:
835
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.9 / 10
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.9 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Ford F-150
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.6 - 5.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.26
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Ford F-150
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.6 - 6.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.26
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.722042551155651
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
8.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.4 - 16.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.133825849410332
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
7.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 15.8
Ford F-150 Rankings
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8 out of / 10Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
67.1 inches, 78.9 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
67.1 inches, 78.9 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2015 Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, XL, XLT
2016 Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.89 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.89 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
282 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
253 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Max Payload:
1910 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
282 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
253 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Max Payload:
1910 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 18 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
414 / 575 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 18 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
414 / 575 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4050 lbs
Width:
96.8 inches
Height:
75.2 inches
Length:
209.3 inches
Wheelbase:
122.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4051 lbs
Width:
96.8 inches
Height:
75.5 inches
Length:
209.3 inches
Wheelbase:
122.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
245/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
245/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Tuxedo Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Flame Metallic / Blue Jeans Metallic
Brown
Caribou Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Metallic
Green
Green Gem Metallic
Red
Race Red
Silver
Ingot Silver Metallic
White
Oxford White
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Blue Flame Metallic / Blue Jeans Metallic
Brown
Caribou Metallic
Gray
Lithium Gray / Magnetic Metallic
Green
Green Gem Metallic
Red
Race Red
Silver
Ingot Silver Metallic
White
Oxford White
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Earth Gray / Medium Earth Gray
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Earth Gray / Medium Earth Gray
