We’ve learned much about the all-new 2015 Ford F-150 in the last few months: that it will make substantial use of aluminum; the output, weight, and tow ratings of models with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 and 3.5-liter V-6; and now we know how much the 2015 F-150 will cost. Ford has released pricing info, and the base XL and XLT models will increase by $395; that translates to $26,615 and $31,925, respectively.
Ford has simplified the lineup as well, going from ten models to five. In addition to the XL and XLT, there will be Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum trim levels. The price for the Lariat increases by $895, to $39,730. King Ranch models go up by $3615, to $49,690; Platinum models by $3055, to $52,155.
With the price increases come increased standard features. The XL and XLT receive a 2.3-inch “productivity screen,” a 4.2-inch LCD screen in the center stack, and a telescoping steering wheel. The XLT adds BoxLink, a flexible cargo-box system and a power-locking tailgate—features not available on the 2014 F-150. The XL and XLT are offered in regular-cab, rear-wheel-drive models with a 6.5-foot-long cargo bed.
The Lariat adds to the above list of features an eight-inch gauge cluster, LED cargo-box lighting (not offered on 2014 models), heated/cooled front seats, power-folding sideview mirrors, and a rearview camera. The Lariat is offered only as a SuperCab with a 6.5-foot-long bed and rear-wheel drive.
The King Ranch builds upon this with quad LED headlights, LED taillamps, and first-ever LED spotlights built into both sideview mirrors. In addition to the locking tailgate, there is a power remote release, 110-volt front/rear power outlets, blind-spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert, push-button start (not available on 2014 models), a heated steering wheel, real wood trim, and rear heated seats. The Platinum tops it all off with massaging front seats and inflatable rear seatbelts. Both the King Ranch and Platinum models are standard with the SuperCrew and 5.5-foot-long bed and rear-wheel drive.
As far as powertrains are concerned, the XL and XLT have the naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V-6; upgrading to the turbocharged 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 runs you $495. Moving up to the turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 costs $1995. The Lariat offers the 2.7-liter V-6 as standard with the 5.0-liter V-8 available depending on wheelbase. The 5.0-liter V-8 is standard on both the Platinum and the King Ranch, with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 a $400 option. Regardless of powertrain, a six-speed automatic transmission is standard and four-wheel drive is available.
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The all-new 2015 F-150 is kicking sand in the faces of its competition in all the factors that matter: price, performance, and value. How the likes of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, the Ram 1500, and the Toyota Tundra will fight back remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: It’s going to be an epic battle for every inch of market share.
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