2021 Ford F-150 XL vs. XLT
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Ford F-150 XL and 2021 Ford F-150 XLT 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 XL and the 2021 Ford F-150 XLT.
When comparing the 2021 Ford F-150 XL's and the 2021 Ford F-150 XLT's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ford F-150 XL has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2021 Ford F-150 XL and 2021 Ford F-150 XLT have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Ford F-150 XL's and the 2021 Ford F-150 XLT's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ford F-150 XL is a better car than the 2021 Ford F-150 XLT.
Pricing: A used 2021 Ford F-150 XL ranges from $22,263 to $62,169 while a used 2021 Ford F-150 XLT is priced between $28,025 to $42,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2021 Ford F-150 XL and the 2021 Ford F-150 XLT both lose 45.2 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford F-150 is 7.9 out of 10. Ford F-150 is ranked 3 out of 4 Best Hybrid 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 2021 Ford F-150 XL and the 2021 Ford F-150 XLT makes 290 horsepower. Both the XL and the XLT are rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 624 miles. Both models use e85, regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2021 Ford F-150 XL and the 2021 Ford F-150 XLT are available in Crew Cab configuration. Both the 2021 Ford F-150 XL and the 2021 Ford F-150 XLT offer bed lengths of 67.1 and 78.9 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Ford F-150 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
37000
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Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
40660
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
37437
Price Range:
22263 - 62169
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
35792
Price Range:
28025 - 42998
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1506
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
71544
# Good or Great Deals:
434
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Ford F-150 XL
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Ford F-150 XLT
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Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
30.163033163854436
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Expected Lifetime Recalls:
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Ford F-150 Rankings
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4 out of / 4Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
67.1 inches, 78.9 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
67.1 inches, 78.9 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, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XLT
Other Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL
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):
5 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):
5 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:
290 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
265 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5100 lbs
Max Payload:
1785 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
265 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5100 lbs
Max Payload:
1785 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):
520 / 624 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
E85, Regular Unleaded
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):
520 / 624 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
E85, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Voice Recognition:
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
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
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
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
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:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
131.9 cubic feet
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:
4465 lbs
Width:
95.7 inches
Height:
75.6 inches
Length:
231.7 inches
Wheelbase:
145.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4465 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:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
245/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Antimatter Blue / Velocity Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray / Lead Foot / Stone Gray
Green
Green
Orange
Orange
Red
Race Red / Vermillion Red
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White / Space White
Yellow
School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
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Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Medium Dark Slate
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
