Ford F-150 XLT vs. Platinum
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford F-150 XLT and Ford F-150 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 XLT and the Ford F-150 Platinum.
When comparing the Ford F-150 XLT's and the Ford F-150 Platinum's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 XLT has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The Ford F-150 Platinum has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Ford F-150 XLT and Ford F-150 Platinum have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the Ford F-150 XLT's and the Ford F-150 Platinum's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 Platinum is a better car than the Ford F-150 XLT.
Pricing: For a new model, the Ford F-150 XLT's price is between $52,906 and $66,084, with the Ford F-150 Platinum priced between $72,980 and $85,634.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Ford F-150 XLT and the Ford F-150 Platinum both lose 37.9 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.8 out of 10. Ford F-150 is ranked 2 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.7 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford F-150 XLT’s base engine makes 325 horsepower, and the Ford F-150 Platinum base engine makes 400 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize trucks, the Ford F-150 XLT has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room and rear leg room. The Ford F-150 Platinum has the advantage in the areas of rear head room and rear leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Ford F-150 XLT is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration, and the Ford F-150 Platinum is available in a Crew Cab configuration. Both the Ford F-150 XLT and the Ford F-150 Platinum offer bed lengths of 67.1, 78.9, and 97.6 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Ford F-150 has an average safety rating of 4.79 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
52906 - 66084
Starting MSRP:
47730
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
41113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
36770 - 52850
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
72980 - 85634
Starting MSRP:
73845
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
41113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
36770 - 52850
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
59999
Price Range:
55388 - 64560
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
59079
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
48160 - 71208
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3625
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
907
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
59079
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
48160 - 71208
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
257
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
126
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
18539
Depreciation %:
0.38842014
Resale Value $:
29191
Residual Value %:
0.61157986
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.38574434
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.26603724 - 0.45415106
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
28683
Depreciation %:
0.38842014
Resale Value $:
45162
Residual Value %:
0.61157986
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.38574434
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.26603724 - 0.45415106
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8122 / 10
Reliability:
8.709008 / 10
Retained Value:
8.147593 / 10
Safety:
9.6 / 10
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8122 / 10
Reliability:
8.709008 / 10
Retained Value:
8.147593 / 10
Safety:
9.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-150 XLT
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:
0.348
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-150 Platinum
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:
0.348
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.840637925898001
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:
3.840637925898001
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.8
Ford F-150 Rankings
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Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
67.1 inches, 78.9 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
67.1 inches, 78.9 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Other Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, SSV, STX, Tremor, XL
Other Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Police Responder, Raptor, SSV, STX, Tremor, 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 / 60000 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):
4.79 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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
325 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
400 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7500 lbs
Max Payload:
1675 lbs
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
684 / 900 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
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
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:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
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:
40.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
66.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
116.3 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:
4641 lbs
Width:
95.7 inches
Height:
75.5 inches
Length:
231.7 inches
Wheelbase:
145.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome
Tire Size:
265/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/60R20
