Ford F-150 vs. Rivian R1T
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford F-150 and Rivian R1T 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 and the Rivian R1T.
When we compare the Ford F-150's and the Rivian R1T's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. The Rivian R1T has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford F-150's and the Rivian R1T's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 is a better car than the Rivian R1T.
Pricing: A used 2025 Ford F-150 ranges from $53,178 to $78,889 while a used 2025 Rivian R1T is priced between $64,990 to $89,965.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford F-150 loses 45.2 percent of its value and the Rivian R1T loses 57.8 percent of its value. This means the Ford F-150 retains 12.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Rivian R1T.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford F-150’s base engine makes 325 horsepower, and the Rivian R1T base engine makes 533 horsepower. The F-150 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 828 miles. The R1T is rated to deliver an average of 85 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 258 miles.This gives the Rivian R1T the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford F-150 the advantage in maximum range. The F-150 uses regular unleaded, and the R1T uses electricity.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Ford F-150 and the Rivian R1T are available in Crew Cab configuration. The Ford F-150 offers bed lengths of 67.1 and 78.9 inches, and the Rivian R1T offers a bed length of 54.1 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:
55481 - 84299
Starting MSRP:
47980
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
52993
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
47980 - 58005
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
69900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
62815
Price Range:
53178 - 78889
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
67259
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
62815 - 71702
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
76402
Price Range:
64990 - 89965
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 $:
21811
Depreciation %:
0.4545859
Resale Value $:
26169
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.4545859
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.4545859 - 0.4545859
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
N/A
Category Depreciation Range:
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Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Rivian R1T Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-150
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Rivian R1T
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
23.253558794405595
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
15.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.8 - 23.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
57.31312050339771
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford F-150 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
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2 out of / 4Ranking
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3 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 4Rivian R1T Rankings
Available 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)
54.1 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, XL, XLT
Rivian R1T Trim Levels
Adventure, Ascend
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 120000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 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):
Not yet available
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:
325 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
400 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7500 lbs
Max Payload:
1650 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
533 hp
Torque:
610 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7700 lbs
Max Payload:
1984 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 23 / 20
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
648 / 828 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
85 / 72 / 79
Range (city/hwy):
258 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
106 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
9.5 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
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
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
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:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
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:
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:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.9 inches
Cargo Space:
11.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4941 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:
7148 lbs
Width:
87.1 inches
Height:
78.2 inches
Length:
217.1 inches
Wheelbase:
135.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
265/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/60R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Antimatter Blue / Atlas Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray
Green
Green
Orange
Orange
Red
Vermillion Red
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Yellow
School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight
Blue
Rivian Blue
Gray
El Cap Granite / Limestone
Green
Forest Green
Orange
Not available
Red
Red Canyon
Silver
LA Silver
White
Glacier White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Dark Slate
Black
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Black Mountain
White
Ocean Coast
