STX or XLT
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That is sweet truck I think I saw pics of that one! Very highly options RCLB I would have brought that one to lol wow thing has everything lol
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Anyhow, I LOVE my STX.
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Tuned
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h2ocamper, that's right, identical options and the XLT without the XLT value package which adds $1600, so would be $2450 difference. That's why I thought maybe the XLT will get me extra for the $850 that makes it worth it. I have had many vehicles with "Fog Lamps" that I never used, power seats really don't matter, I'm the only one driving it. (set it and forget it), IMO. Has for trade in value, I keep my vehicles that I buy new, 8 to 10 years, so not a big factor. I am leaning to paying the $850 for the XLT badge just for perceived extra value. What is $850, on a $47,000 truck that is equipped 'exactly' how I want it ? This is a great site! Thanks for the input
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From: Lost in the Ozone....
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My curiosity was up so a just built a SuperCab STX and a XLT (giving the STX these base XLT options...Power Equipment Group, Box Link, Cloth Seats, Carpet, Trailer Brake Controller, Deep Tinted Windows, Sync, Sirius XM) and there is a $710 difference. You could create a greater difference if you didn't need/want some of those options.
The based XLT in SC model would give you:
- Nicer door trim
- Nicer dash trim
- Much nicer (IMO) 4.2" Color Instrument Cluster (I actually upgraded mine because I couldn't stand the 2.3" blue LCD)
- Cloth Sun Visors with dual mirrors and covers
I think for ~$700 I'd get the XLT even though I like the STX fender vent badges.
I'd have to think hard about the XLT Value Pkg for its cost of ~$1600. I do like the SecuriCode keypad and I added to my truck after the fact (not an option on XL/STX)
- autolock/auto unlock
- fog lamps
- power-adjustable pedals
- 8-way power driver’s seat
- SecuriCode™ keyless entry keypad
Tuned
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I am going through this exact exercise now for a new company vehicle. They have a decent 250 CCSB 6.2 XLT FX4 standard build to include XLT value package. I spec’d it out as an XL-STX with PEG and added all the things I want/need that wasn’t in their spec (4.30’s, upfitter switches and UIM, dual batteries, HD alternator, Sync3,UTTCS, BLIS, tailgate step, box lights, advanced security pack, Roof marker lights.). I came out over 1K cheaper including upgrading to cloth seats and adding remote start, reverse sensing, platform running boards that were also in their spec. I don’t want carpet, and don’t need adjustable pedals, 8 way seat, fog lights, and chrome trim on my dash and cloth visors. Only thing I am missing is Securicode keypad, which thanks to this site I can add for a minimal cost later. Rear under seat storage is also not an issue as I need that space for other things. Resale is not a concern for me obviously. Now it is just getting our fleet manager to price it out with our leasing company and agreeing to allow me to deviate from the “standard”.
