2021 Ford F-150 Lariat vs. Platinum
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat and 2021 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 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat and the 2021 Ford F-150 Platinum.
When comparing the 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat's and the 2021 Ford F-150 Platinum's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2021 Ford F-150 Platinum has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat and 2021 Ford F-150 Platinum have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat's and the 2021 Ford F-150 Platinum's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat ranges from $34,193 to $52,796 while a used 2021 Ford F-150 Platinum is priced between $41,988 to $58,950.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat and the 2021 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 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat’s base engine makes 325 horsepower, and the 2021 Ford F-150 Platinum base engine makes 400 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 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 624 miles.This gives the 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2021 Ford F-150 Platinum the advantage in maximum range. The Lariat uses regular unleaded, and the Platinum uses e85, regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize trucks, the 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room and rear leg room. The 2021 Ford F-150 Platinum has the advantage in the areas of rear head room and rear leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration, and the 2021 Ford F-150 Platinum is available in a Crew Cab configuration. Both the 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat and the 2021 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:
$45,545
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$33,666
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$29,290 - $45,430
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$59,460
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$33,666
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$29,290 - $45,430
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$43,749
Price Range:
$34,193 - $52,796
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$38,981
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$28,911 - $43,934
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,537
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
50,658
# Good or Great Deals:
193
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$50,535
Price Range:
$41,988 - $58,950
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$38,981
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$28,911 - $43,934
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
310
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
51,639
# Good or Great Deals:
107
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 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
8.3 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
34.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Ford F-150 Platinum
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
8.3 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
34.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
23.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
4.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.8 - 23.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
23.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
4.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.8 - 23.8
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, Flex Fuel, Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Flex Fuel, Gasoline, Hybrid
Other Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, Tremor, XL, XLT
Other Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Police Responder, Raptor, Tremor, 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:
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
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):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7700 lbs
Max Payload:
1855 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
410 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.086 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
9700 lbs
Max Payload:
2135 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):
12 / 18 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
442 / 624 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
E85, 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
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
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:
40.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
66.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
116.3 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:
66 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
131.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4470 lbs
Width:
95.7 inches
Height:
75.5 inches
Length:
231.7 inches
Wheelbase:
145.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4665 lbs
Width:
95.7 inches
Height:
75.6 inches
Length:
231.7 inches
Wheelbase:
145.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
265/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/60R20
