Ford F-150 Lariat vs. Ram 1500 Laramie
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford F-150 Lariat and Ram 1500 Laramie 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 Lariat and the Ram 1500 Laramie.
When we compare the Ford F-150 Lariat's and the Ram 1500 Laramie's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 Lariat has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Ram 1500 Laramie has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Ford F-150 Lariat and Ram 1500 Laramie have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Ford F-150 Lariat's and the Ram 1500 Laramie's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 Lariat is a better car than the Ram 1500 Laramie.
Pricing: For a new model, the Ford F-150 Lariat's price is between $63,395 and $75,566, with the Ram 1500 Laramie priced between $63,672 and $72,904.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford F-150 Lariat loses 37.9 percent of its value and the Ram 1500 Laramie loses 41.3 percent of its value. This means the Ford F-150 Lariat retains 3.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ram 1500 Laramie.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.8 out of 10 while the Ram 1500's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Ford F-150 being ranked 1 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks and the Ram 1500 being ranked 3 out of 11.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.7 out of 10. For the Ram 1500 the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Ford F-150 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ram 1500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford F-150 Lariat’s base engine makes 400 horsepower, and the Ram 1500 Laramie base engine makes 420 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford F-150 Lariat and Ram 1500 Laramie are comparable in regards to interior volume
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Ford F-150 Lariat and the Ram 1500 Laramie are available in Crew Cab configuration. The Ford F-150 Lariat offers bed lengths of 67.1, 78.9, and 97.6 inches, and the Ram 1500 Laramie offers bed lengths of 67.4 and 76.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford F-150 Lariat has higher safety ratings than the Ram 1500 Laramie, with an average rating of 4.79 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.73 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$63,395 - $75,566
Starting MSRP:
$65,305
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:
$63,672 - $72,904
Starting MSRP:
$60,030
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
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:
3,061
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
108
# Good or Great Deals:
44
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$25,366
Depreciation %:
38.8%
Resale Value $:
$39,939
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 $:
$24,856
Depreciation %:
41.4%
Resale Value $:
$35,174
Residual Value %:
58.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
N/A
Category Depreciation Range:
N/A
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.6 / 10
Ram 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-150 Lariat
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 Ram 1500 Laramie
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
45.9%
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:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford F-150 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
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2 out of / 11Ranking
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2 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 8Ranking
8 out of / 11Ram 1500 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 11Ranking
11 out of / 11Available 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)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, SSV, STX, Tremor, XL, XLT
Other Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Rebel, RHO, Tradesman, Tungsten, Warlock
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 / 60000 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:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.73 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
410 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
9300 lbs
Max Payload:
2080 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
420 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
469 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.086 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6550 lbs
Max Payload:
2030 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5 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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 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
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
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:
Standard
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:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
44.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
131.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5020 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:
4879 lbs
Width:
81.2 inches
Height:
77.4 inches
Length:
232.4 inches
Wheelbase:
144.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.7 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 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/55R20
