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.
In comparing 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 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning ranges from $60,240 to $81,722 while a used 2024 Ford Maverick is priced between $27,328 to $41,850. For a new model, the Ford F-150 Lightning's price is between $57,433 and $92,542, with the Ford Maverick priced between $25,521 and $40,940.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford F-150 Lightning loses 49.6 percent of its value and the Ford Maverick loses 30.9 percent of its value. This means the Ford Maverick retains 18.7 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 250 horsepower.
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:
$57,433 - $92,542
Starting MSRP:
$54,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$74,817
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$54,995 - $96,550
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$25,521 - $40,940
Starting MSRP:
$23,815
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$25,358
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$23,815 - $26,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$74,673
Price Range:
$60,240 - $81,722
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$100,232
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$74,673 - $125,791
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
438
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
4,880
# Good or Great Deals:
106
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$33,640
Price Range:
$27,328 - $41,850
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$34,179
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$33,640 - $34,717
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,066
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5,825
# Good or Great Deals:
219
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$28,393
Depreciation %:
51.6%
Resale Value $:
$26,602
Residual Value %:
48.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
53.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
51.6% - 55.7%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$7,563
Depreciation %:
31.8%
Resale Value $:
$16,252
Residual Value %:
68.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
32.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
31.8% - 33.9%
Ford F-150 Lightning Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ford Maverick Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 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:
2.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.6 - 4.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
8.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
2.4 - 15.2
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
1 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, 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:
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
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:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
277 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1519 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:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
240 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
98 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
15 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 30 / 26
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
380 / 495 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
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
Satellite radio:
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
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
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
Satellite radio:
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
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:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
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:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
100.3 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:
3525 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
68.7 inches
Length:
199.7 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Antimatter Blue
Gray
Avalanche Gray / Carbonized Gray
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Atlas Blue Metallic
Gray
Cactus Gray / Carbonized Gray Metallic
Silver
Iconic Silver Metallic
White
Oxford White
Red
Hot Pepper Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Dark Slate
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Black Onyx/Medium Dark Slate
