2018 Ford F-150 Lariat vs. Platinum
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat and 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum 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 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat and the 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum.
In comparing the 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat's and the 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat and 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat's and the 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat ranges from $22,443 to $38,891 while a used 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum is priced between $26,899 to $42,732.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat and the 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum both lose 37.9 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.8 out of 10. Ford F-150 is ranked 1 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.7 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat’s base engine makes 325 horsepower, and the 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum base engine makes 395 horsepower. The Lariat is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 598 miles. The Platinum is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 529 miles. This gives the 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize trucks, the 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum has the advantage in the areas of rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration, and the 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum is available in a Crew Cab configuration. Both the 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat and the 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum offer bed lengths of 67.1, 78.9, and 97.6 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Ford F-150 has an average safety rating of 4.79 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$41,515
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$29,420
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$27,295 - $32,290
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$54,485
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$29,420
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$27,295 - $32,290
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$30,967
Price Range:
$22,443 - $38,891
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$29,988
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$25,630 - $34,948
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
631
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
93,522
# Good or Great Deals:
155
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$35,055
Price Range:
$26,899 - $42,732
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$29,988
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$25,630 - $34,948
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
175
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
95,731
# Good or Great Deals:
51
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.6 / 10
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
5.3 - 8.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
34.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Ford F-150 Platinum
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
5.3 - 8.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
34.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
14.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 15.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
14.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 15.2
Ford F-150 Rankings
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Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew 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
Biodiesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Gasoline
Other Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, XL, XLT
Other Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Police Responder, Raptor, XL, XLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.79 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.79 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
325 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
400 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7700 lbs
Max Payload:
1860 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
395 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque:
400 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.086 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
9100 lbs
Max Payload:
2140 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
460 / 598 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
391 / 529 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Standard
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:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
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 Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
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 Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
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:
40.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.8 inches
Cargo Space:
31.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
116.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.9 inches
Cargo Space:
51.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
131.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4495 lbs
Width:
96.8 inches
Height:
75.5 inches
Length:
231.9 inches
Wheelbase:
145 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4606 lbs
Width:
96.8 inches
Height:
75.3 inches
Length:
231.9 inches
Wheelbase:
145 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/55R20
