Ford F-150 Lightning vs. Ford Maverick
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford F-150 Lightning and Ford Maverick 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 Lightning and the Ford Maverick.
When we compare the Ford F-150 Lightning's and the Ford Maverick's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 Lightning has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Ford Maverick has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Ford F-150 Lightning's and the Ford Maverick's specifications and ratings, the Ford Maverick is a better car than the Ford F-150 Lightning.
Pricing: A used 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning ranges from $49,042 to $79,279 while a used 2025 Ford Maverick is priced between $27,745 to $41,140. For a new model, the Ford F-150 Lightning's price is between $56,759 and $81,660, with the Ford Maverick priced between $28,891 and $42,001.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford F-150 Lightning loses 55.8 percent of its value and the Ford Maverick loses 36.9 percent of its value. This means the Ford Maverick retains 18.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford F-150 Lightning.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford F-150 Lightning’s base engine makes 452 horsepower, and the Ford Maverick base engine makes 191 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 240 miles. The Maverick is rated to deliver an average of 37 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 469 miles.This gives the Ford F-150 Lightning the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Maverick the advantage in maximum range. The F-150 Lightning uses electricity, and the Maverick uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford F-150 Lightning, a electric fullsize truck, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Ford F-150 Lightning and the Ford Maverick are available in Crew Cab configuration. The Ford F-150 Lightning offers a bed length of 67.1 inches, and the Ford Maverick offers a bed length of 54.4 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford F-150 Lightning has higher safety ratings than the Ford Maverick, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
56759 - 81660
Starting MSRP:
49780
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
72808
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
49780 - 96550
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
28891 - 42001
Starting MSRP:
30365
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
29558
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
28750 - 30365
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
66261
Price Range:
49042 - 79279
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
82827
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
66261 - 97417
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
33916
Price Range:
27745 - 41140
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
33608
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
33299 - 33916
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
27997
Depreciation %:
0.56241566
Resale Value $:
21783
Residual Value %:
0.43758434
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.56241566
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.56241566 - 0.56241566
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
11320
Depreciation %:
0.37279385
Resale Value $:
19045
Residual Value %:
0.62720615
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
0.37279385
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
0.37279385 - 0.37279385
Ford F-150 Lightning Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Maverick Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-150 Lightning
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 Ford Maverick
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:
6.180724714015992
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 6.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.1739491229820995
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
5.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
3.9 - 6.2
Ford F-150 Lightning Rankings
Not yet available
Ford Maverick Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 2Available 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
Available Bed Length(s)
54.4 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Ford F-150 Lightning Trim Levels
Flash, Lariat, Platinum, Pro, XLT
Ford Maverick Trim Levels
Lariat, Lobo, 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 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 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:
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 Specs
Horsepower:
191 hp
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1425 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):
240 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
98 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
11.9 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
40 / 34 / 37
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
552 / 469 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
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
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
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
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
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot 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
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
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:
14.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
131.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
101.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6054 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:
3856 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
68.5 inches
Length:
199.8 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Antimatter Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray
Red
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White / Space White
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Velocity Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Oxford White / Space White
Brown
Desert Sand
Green
Eruption Green
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Dark Slate
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Black Onyx/Medium Dark Slate
