Lariat vs. Platinum
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Lariat vs. Platinum
So, in the current (11-16) trucks, the only difference between a Lariat and Platinum is you can get better leather in the Platinum. The rest of the options you can add to a Lariat. Has anyone scoured the order guide and found something new that can only be had on a Platinum? (Besides wheels, emblems, etc.)
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In addition to the premium leather, I believe the heated steering wheel is exclusive to the 11-16 Platinum. This is available on the 17 Lariat in the Ultimate Package.
The only thing I see that is 2017 platinum only is the "Black/Brunello Interior Environment (BB)"
The only thing I see that is 2017 platinum only is the "Black/Brunello Interior Environment (BB)"
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Yep, I knew that and forgot to add it to my post. Oops. So we are back to just the seats. Hmmm.
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The Platinum has an exclusive grille, the stainless panel on the tailgate, the raised lettering on the bed sides, exclusive wheels, and the half-wood steering wheel; I think the wood trim is slightly different as well...plus the Brunello leather, lit door sills, etc.
Its not a lot different, but it bundles most of the luxury into one model, and lets everyone know you bought the expensive model.
Its not a lot different, but it bundles most of the luxury into one model, and lets everyone know you bought the expensive model.
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Right, lots of trim stuff. I knew that, but was looking for a functional option that was platinum only. I guess it's like the previous generation. Farkle only.
I wonder if the seats are the same and the only difference is softer leather? Platinum is described as multi-contour but both have the same descriptions of how many adjustments are available. Maybe the Platinum are massaging like the 150?
I wonder if the seats are the same and the only difference is softer leather? Platinum is described as multi-contour but both have the same descriptions of how many adjustments are available. Maybe the Platinum are massaging like the 150?
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Right, lots of trim stuff. I knew that, but was looking for a functional option that was platinum only. I guess it's like the previous generation. Farkle only.
I wonder if the seats are the same and the only difference is softer leather? Platinum is described as multi-contour but both have the same descriptions of how many adjustments are available. Maybe the Platinum are massaging like the 150?
I wonder if the seats are the same and the only difference is softer leather? Platinum is described as multi-contour but both have the same descriptions of how many adjustments are available. Maybe the Platinum are massaging like the 150?
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Do you like the feature Josh or is it gimmicky? I forgot to try it when I sat in a Platinum 150...
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It isn't going to give you a legit massage, but it is noticeable. Drove a 150 with it on a little 100 mile trip and 1/2 way through the trip you forget it's even on.
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I was curious before I ordered my Platinum if it would be cheaper or more expensive to just add everything I wanted on top of the Lariat Ultimate Package but didn't have the patience to investigate. In my mind they made it easy for me, I knew I wanted everything (or most of it at least) and really fell in love with the two-tone Blk/ Brunello seats too... yes I came back to the seats. LOL
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I'll have to sit in both seats and see what I think. I'm not a fan of the forced chrome pkg in the platinum and if I go DRW, I'd like two tone that is available on the Lariat but not the Platinum. Everything is riding on the seats... No pun intended.
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