2018 Ford F-150 XLT vs. Lariat
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Ford F-150 XLT and 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat 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 XLT and the 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat.
In comparing the 2018 Ford F-150 XLT's and the 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Ford F-150 XLT has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The 2018 Ford F-150 XLT and 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2018 Ford F-150 XLT's and the 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat is a better car than the 2018 Ford F-150 XLT.
Pricing: A used 2018 Ford F-150 XLT ranges from $19,396 to $33,994 while a used 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat is priced between $22,443 to $38,891.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Ford F-150 XLT and the 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat 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 XLT’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat base engine makes 325 horsepower. The XLT is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 575 miles. The Lariat is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 598 miles. This gives the 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2018 Ford F-150 XLT. The XLT uses e85, regular unleaded, and the Lariat uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize trucks, the 2018 Ford F-150 XLT has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat has the advantage in the areas of cargo space.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The 2018 Ford F-150 XLT is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, or a Regular Cab configuration, and the 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration. Both the 2018 Ford F-150 XLT and the 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat 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:
$33,300
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:
$41,515
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:
$27,096
Price Range:
$19,396 - $33,994
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:
1,751
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
94,731
# Good or Great Deals:
533
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:
615
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
93,923
# Good or Great Deals:
152
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 XLT
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 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%
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, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended 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, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Gasoline
Other Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, XL
Other Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, 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:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
265 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5100 lbs
Max Payload:
1990 lbs
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
460 / 575 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
E85, Regular Unleaded
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
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
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:
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
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:
12.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
76.7 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:
40.3 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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4069 lbs
Width:
96.8 inches
Height:
75.5 inches
Length:
209.3 inches
Wheelbase:
122.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/60R18
