Back in December, I traded my '11 XLT Extended cab Ecoboost for a '12 XLT 4x4 Supercab 5.0.
I think one advantage for the 5.0 is that it doesn't have direct injection. Been offline for a long time so I don't know how the Ecoboost will or is fairing with the direct fuel injection.

The reasons I traded my Ecoboost in was because Ford Credit offered me a deal I could not turn down, it's a Super Cab which means my son doesn't have to sit sideways on the rear seat and a 4x4 is on my "bucket list". Plus like posted above, it sure sounds good under acceleration!

With just 5 less hp than the Ecoboost and for sure, less torque, the 5.0 will still haul buns when you "get on it".
Ecoboost for sure got better gas mileage than this 5.0 does but the former had a 3:15 rear gear as the 5.0 is a 3:77.