Ford F-150 King Ranch vs. Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford F-150 King Ranch and Ford F-250 Super Duty 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 Ford F-150 King Ranch and the Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum.
When we compare the Ford F-150 King Ranch's and the Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 King Ranch has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and interior volume. The Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford F-150 King Ranch's and the Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum is a better car than the Ford F-150 King Ranch.
Pricing: For a new model, the Ford F-150 King Ranch's price is between $72,729 and $80,262, with the Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum priced between $85,322 and $102,118.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford F-150 King Ranch loses 37.9 percent of its value and the Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum loses 21.8 percent of its value. This means the Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum retains 16 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford F-150 King Ranch.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.8 out of 10 while the Ford F-250 Super Duty's quality rating is 9.0 out of 10. This results in the Ford F-150 being ranked 1 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks and the Ford F-250 Super Duty being ranked 5 out of 9 Best Heavy Duty Trucks.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.7 out of 10. For the Ford F-250 Super Duty the reliability rating is 9.1 out of 10. This gives the Ford F-250 Super Duty a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford F-150.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford F-150 King Ranch’s base engine makes 400 horsepower, and the Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum base engine makes 430 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford F-150 King Ranch, a fullsize truck, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more and rear shoulder room. The Ford F-150 King Ranch and Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Ford F-150 King Ranch and the Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum are available in Crew Cab configuration. The Ford F-150 King Ranch offers bed lengths of 67.1, 78.9, and 97.6 inches, and the Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum offers bed lengths of 81.9 and 98.1 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford F-150 King Ranch has higher safety ratings than the Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum, with an average rating of 4.79 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.34 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$72,729 - $80,262
Starting MSRP:
$73,845
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$41,113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$36,770 - $52,850
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$85,322 - $102,118
Starting MSRP:
$77,865
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$47,105
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$44,400 - $59,455
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$59,079
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$48,160 - $71,208
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
112
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,651
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$103,728
Price Range:
$82,059 - $129,725
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$85,339
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$68,548 - $114,221
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$28,683
Depreciation %:
38.8%
Resale Value $:
$45,162
Residual Value %:
61.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
38.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
26.6% - 45.4%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$17,612
Depreciation %:
22.6%
Resale Value $:
$60,253
Residual Value %:
77.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
22.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
18.7% - 27.5%
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-250 Super Duty Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.2 / 10
Safety:
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-150 King Ranch
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
11.3 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
34.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
12.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
10.9 - 12.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
38.5%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.6
Ford F-150 Rankings
Ranking
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5 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
8 out of / 11Ford F-250 Super Duty Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Available 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, 97.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
81.9 inches, 98.1 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Gasoline
Other Ford F-150 Trim Levels
Lariat, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, SSV, STX, Tremor, XL, XLT
Other Ford F-250 Super Duty Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, 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 / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.79 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.34 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
500 foot-lbs @ 3100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.078 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
10400 lbs
Max Payload:
1950 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
430 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
485 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
16600 lbs
Max Payload:
3481 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
7.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
Safety Features
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree 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
Backup 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:
40.4 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:
65.9 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
131.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5096 lbs
Width:
95.7 inches
Height:
77.2 inches
Length:
231.7 inches
Wheelbase:
145.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6480 lbs
Width:
105.9 inches
Height:
81.5 inches
Length:
250 inches
Wheelbase:
159.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome
Tire Size:
275/60R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
LT275/65R20E
