XL Regrets
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From: Abilene TX.
After 3 XLT's 96' 04' 13' we are stepping up to a Lariat, pretty base tho with the mid upgrade option. At 73 and using the truck for traveling we just needed a few more creature comforts. I loved my XLT's especially the cloth interior and we shall see we the new one. I do think with the rear seat AC vents the whole truck will stay cooler in the summer.
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So I like to use data to make my decisions have been contemplating the same between a Lariat and an XLT. So I collected data on AutoTrader of asking price of every used 2016 F150, Crew, 4x4, <20K miles within 100 miles of me and here is what I found.
Lariat - 28 units, Low price $40,400, median price $45,000, high price $55,000
XLT - 90 units, Low price $28,600, median $34,700, high $43,000
I used 2016, as I don't keep them very long. Based on the above numbers, the best value is in a Lariat, as they cost approximately $4K more new, but resale median is $10K more.
I have no data to support this because there were very few examples, but I didn't see the Special Edition trucks bring anymore money.
I personally think the best value for me is a low end Lariat with only Nav and spray-in liner.
I'll pull some more data with XL's, Platinums and KR's when I get a chance.
Lariat - 28 units, Low price $40,400, median price $45,000, high price $55,000
XLT - 90 units, Low price $28,600, median $34,700, high $43,000
I used 2016, as I don't keep them very long. Based on the above numbers, the best value is in a Lariat, as they cost approximately $4K more new, but resale median is $10K more.
I have no data to support this because there were very few examples, but I didn't see the Special Edition trucks bring anymore money.
I personally think the best value for me is a low end Lariat with only Nav and spray-in liner.
I'll pull some more data with XL's, Platinums and KR's when I get a chance.
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You're also forgetting the Lariat is rarely discounted, maybe $2k, while it's common to get $10k off the XLT.
I looked at cars.com - and selected new cars only, Ford F-150, 4x4 only, with 4 doors... 250 miles away from where I am...
The cheapest Lariat I can possibly find is $48,155 in San Diego. The cheapest XLT I can find is $37,363 from a different dealership in San Diego.
I bought my XLT in San Diego although I was willing to go anywhere, Riverside, Temecula... I'm in Orange County.
Criteria was only 4x4 and with 4 doors.
I looked at cars.com - and selected new cars only, Ford F-150, 4x4 only, with 4 doors... 250 miles away from where I am...
The cheapest Lariat I can possibly find is $48,155 in San Diego. The cheapest XLT I can find is $37,363 from a different dealership in San Diego.
I bought my XLT in San Diego although I was willing to go anywhere, Riverside, Temecula... I'm in Orange County.
Criteria was only 4x4 and with 4 doors.
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I am Z plan pricing and ordering whichever truck I purchase. The truck will have 3.5 Ecoboost, 6.5' bed, nav, 3.55, spray-in liner, 301A if XLT and 500A if Lariat.
It's about $4k more for a Lariat out the door including rebates and incentives. So for the $4K I'm getting leather, dual climate control, power folding mirrors, painted mirror caps, nicer wheels/grill and the option to have a center console/shifter for an extra $850. Also, a much higher resale value.
What frustrates me is a $3800 bump in the Lariat if I want the painted bumpers because I have to go to 501A. It's not worth it.
It's about $4k more for a Lariat out the door including rebates and incentives. So for the $4K I'm getting leather, dual climate control, power folding mirrors, painted mirror caps, nicer wheels/grill and the option to have a center console/shifter for an extra $850. Also, a much higher resale value.
What frustrates me is a $3800 bump in the Lariat if I want the painted bumpers because I have to go to 501A. It's not worth it.
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I picked the cheapest Lariat and cheapest XLT in all of southern California. The difference was a little over $10,000. Dealers are offering $5k off for XLT's but much less for Lariats. That's on top of Ford incentives. The Z plan does not have direct dealer discounts.
Also, quite a few XLT's are work trucks. Don't think anybody would want the Lariat as a work truck. Did you factor that in? KBB may be more reliable, you can add in the options you want.
My XLT was $11k off the MSRP or $9k off the MSRP, depends on how you look at it. Sometimes the MSRP is misleading. My total before discounts was $51,080.. or $49,080 after a $2,000 luxury chrome discount. I bought it for $39,500. I have V8, 6.5' bed, and 302A.
I can get a better deal than the Z plan.
Added: As of now, $5,500 retail customer cash for XLT or $3,050 for Lariat.
Also, quite a few XLT's are work trucks. Don't think anybody would want the Lariat as a work truck. Did you factor that in? KBB may be more reliable, you can add in the options you want.
My XLT was $11k off the MSRP or $9k off the MSRP, depends on how you look at it. Sometimes the MSRP is misleading. My total before discounts was $51,080.. or $49,080 after a $2,000 luxury chrome discount. I bought it for $39,500. I have V8, 6.5' bed, and 302A.
I can get a better deal than the Z plan.
Added: As of now, $5,500 retail customer cash for XLT or $3,050 for Lariat.
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KBB Ave Trade 2016 Crew, 3.5, black, 6.5' bed, Excellent condition with 15K miles and Nav
Limited $45,200
King Ranch $44,200
Platinum $43,300
Lariat $38,400
XLT $30,000
XL $29,700 (added Power Windows and Locks)
While this is only another data source, this accepts the logic that ordering a low option Lariat is the way to go if selling in 1 year and less than 15K miles. Purchasing a high option Lariat with all the bells and whistles has the lowest return. Buy a King Ranch or Platinum before buying a loaded Lariat. By the way, most Lariats on dealer lots are loaded.
Limited $45,200
King Ranch $44,200
Platinum $43,300
Lariat $38,400
XLT $30,000
XL $29,700 (added Power Windows and Locks)
While this is only another data source, this accepts the logic that ordering a low option Lariat is the way to go if selling in 1 year and less than 15K miles. Purchasing a high option Lariat with all the bells and whistles has the lowest return. Buy a King Ranch or Platinum before buying a loaded Lariat. By the way, most Lariats on dealer lots are loaded.
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