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Ford F-150 Lightning vs. Ford F-150

When comparing the Ford F-150 Lightning to the Ford F-150, the Ford F-150 Lightning has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Ford F-150 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Ford F-150 Lightning versus the Ford F-150, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Ford F-150 Lightning versus Ford F-150 Pricing

A used 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning ranges from $54,540 to $107,996 while a used 2023 Ford F-150 is priced between $46,965 to $99,995. For a new model, the Ford F-150 Lightning's price is between $57,564 and $107,434, with the Ford F-150 priced between $45,340 and $84,624.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Ford F-150 Lightning’s base engine makes 452 horsepower, and the Ford F-150 base engine makes 290 horsepower. The F-150 Lightning is rated to deliver an average of 76 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 230 miles. The F-150 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 529 miles. The F-150 Lightning uses electricity, and the F-150 uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Ford F-150 Lightning has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more trunk space. The Ford F-150 Lightning and Ford F-150 are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room and front leg room.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Ford F-150 Lightning has the advantage of higher payload capacity, while the Ford F-150 has the advantage of higher ground clearance.

Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths

The Ford F-150 Lightning is available in a Crew Cab configuration, and the Ford F-150 is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The Ford F-150 Lightning offers a bed length of 67.1 inches, and the Ford F-150 offers bed lengths of 67.1, 78.9, 97.6 inches.

Safety Ratings Comparison

The Ford F-150 has an average safety rating of 4.66 out of 5 Stars.

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2023 Ford F-150 Lightning

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$57,564 - $107,434

Used Asking Price:

$54,540 - $107,996

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$45,340 - $84,624

Used Asking Price:

$46,965 - $99,995

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

31.7%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.3 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

8.7 / 10

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Pros and Cons

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Available Body Styles

Pickup Truck

Available Body Styles

Pickup Truck

Available Cab Types

Crew Cab

Available Cab Types

Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab

Available Bed Length(s)

67.1 inches

Available Bed Length(s)

67.1 inches, 78.9 inches, 97.6 inches

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

Available Drivetrain Options

Flex Fuel, Gasoline, Hybrid

Trim Levels

Lariat, Platinum, Pro, XLT

Trim Levels

King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, SSV, 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 / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.66 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

452 hp

Torque:

775 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.075 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

5000 lbs

Max Payload:

2235 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

290 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque:

265 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.071 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

5000 lbs

Max Payload :

1950 lbs

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:

76 / 61 / 68

Range (city/hwy):

230 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity

Battery Size/Capacity :

98 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

15 hours (240V)

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.3 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

4X2 / 4X4

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

19 / 23 / 20

MPGe:

Not applicable

Range (city/hwy):

437 / 529 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Battery Size/Capacity:

Not applicable

Maximum Charging Rate:

Not applicable

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

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:

14.1 cubic feet

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:

Not yet available

Rear Leg Room:

Not yet available

Rear Shoulder Room:

Not yet available

Cargo Space:

8.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

73.5 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

6015 lbs

Width:

96 inches

Height:

78.3 inches

Length:

232.7 inches

Wheelbase:

145.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.4 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4060 lbs

Width:

95.7 inches

Height:

75.6 inches

Length:

209.1 inches

Wheelbase:

122.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.7 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum with painted accents

Tire Size:

275/65R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted steel

Tire Size:

245/70R17