Ford F-150 Platinum vs. Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford F-150 Platinum 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 Platinum and the Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum.
When we compare the Ford F-150 Platinum's and the Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 Platinum has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, interior volume and overall quality score. The Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Ford F-150 Platinum and Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum have the same Based on this comparison of the Ford F-150 Platinum's and the Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 Platinum is a better car than the Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum.
Pricing: For a new model, the Ford F-150 Platinum's price is between $71,480 and $86,006, with the Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum priced between $87,648 and $106,295.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford F-150 Platinum loses 43 percent of its value and the Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum loses 30.1 percent of its value. This means the Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum retains 12.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford F-150 Platinum.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.3 out of 10 while the Ford F-250 Super Duty's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Ford F-150 being ranked 2 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks and the Ford F-250 Super Duty being ranked 9 out of 9 Best Heavy Duty Trucks.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Ford F-150 and Ford F-250 Super Duty is 7.7 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford F-150 Platinum’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 Platinum, a fullsize truck, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more and rear shoulder room. The Ford F-150 Platinum 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 Platinum and the Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum are available in Crew Cab configuration. The Ford F-150 Platinum 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 Platinum has higher safety ratings than the Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum, with an average rating of 4.89 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.35 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
71480 - 86006
Starting MSRP:
74905
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
38623
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
37000 - 40275
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
87648 - 106295
Starting MSRP:
78665
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
48136
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
45525 - 61330
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
77122
Price Range:
69011 - 84830
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
55823
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
51410 - 60297
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
81900
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
81900 - 81900
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
32386
Depreciation %:
0.43236147
Resale Value $:
42519
Residual Value %:
0.56763853
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.43236147
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.43236147 - 0.43236147
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
24143
Depreciation %:
0.30691505
Resale Value $:
54522
Residual Value %:
0.69308495
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.27965623
Category Depreciation Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.23881261 - 0.32504842
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.9 / 10
Ford F-250 Super Duty Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
7.3 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-150 Platinum
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
10.6 - 15.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.26
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-250 Super Duty Platinum
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
12.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
10.0 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.458
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
23.253558794405595
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 23.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford F-150 Rankings
Ranking
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2 out of / 10Ranking
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2 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 8Ranking
8 out of / 10Ford F-250 Super Duty Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
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7 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
9 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
King Ranch, Lariat, Police Responder, Raptor, STX, Tremor, XL, XLT
Other Ford F-250 Super Duty Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, 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):
4.89 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):
4.35 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:
1945 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:
16700 lbs
Max Payload:
3572 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):
16 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
576 / 864 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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
Alloy wheels:
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
Massage Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
Alloy wheels:
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
Massage Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
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:
painted aluminum alloy
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
