Ford F-150 vs Ford F-150 Lightning
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
Overview
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XL | Pro Fleet |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (SuperCrew) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | four wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | electric |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 1-speed direct drive |
| Engine type | gas | electric |
| Model year | 2027 | 2025 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $37,790 (best) | $49,780 |
| Lowest listing price | $12,661 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $56,683 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $84,644 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 88 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPGe | — | 68 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 240 mi (best) |
| Battery capacity | — | 98 kWh (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 11.9 hr (best) |
| Fuel tank | 36 gal (best) | — |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 452 hp (best) |
| Torque | — | 775 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L (best) | — |
| Cylinders | V6 | — |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Cargo volume | — | 14.1 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 7,700 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 2,235 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8 in | 8.4 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 141 in | 145.5 in (best) |
| Length | 228 in | 232.7 in (best) |
| Width | 80 in | 80 in |
| Height | 75 in | 78.3 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford F-150 | Ford F-150 Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $37,790 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Pro Fleet $49,780 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $39,835 MSRP | XLT $63,345 MSRP |
| 3 | XL $42,100 MSRP | Flash $67,995 MSRP |
| 4 | XL $44,185 MSRP | Flash $69,995 MSRP |
| 5 | XL $42,805 MSRP | Lariat $76,995 MSRP |
| 6 | XL $44,850 MSRP | Platinum $84,995 MSRP |
| 7 | XL $45,900 MSRP | — |
| 8 | XL $48,070 MSRP | — |
| 9 | XL $50,725 MSRP | — |
| 10 | XL Hybrid $44,185 MSRP | — |
| 11 | XL Hybrid $48,955 MSRP | — |
| 12 | XL Hybrid $48,070 MSRP | — |
| 13 | XL Hybrid $50,725 MSRP | — |
| 14 | STX $45,355 MSRP | — |
| 15 | STX $47,440 MSRP | — |
| 16 | STX $49,155 MSRP | — |
| 17 | STX $51,320 MSRP | — |
| 18 | XLT $46,195 MSRP | — |
| 19 | XLT $48,055 MSRP | — |
| 20 | XLT $49,995 MSRP | — |
| 21 | XLT $51,915 MSRP | — |
| 22 | XLT $54,555 MSRP | — |
| 23 | Lariat $57,400 MSRP | — |
| 24 | Lariat $61,200 MSRP | — |
| 25 | Lariat $63,965 MSRP | — |
| 26 | Tremor $59,645 MSRP | — |
| 27 | King Ranch $65,825 MSRP | — |
| 28 | King Ranch $69,625 MSRP | — |
| 29 | King Ranch $69,930 MSRP | — |
| 30 | Platinum $68,800 MSRP | — |
| 31 | Platinum $72,600 MSRP | — |
| 32 | Platinum $72,905 MSRP | — |
| 33 | Raptor $74,995 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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Ford F-150 vs Ford F-150 Lightning FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Ford F-150 vs 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Ford F-150 starts lower at $37,790. Live Ford F-150 listings start at $12,661.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning?
- The 2027 Ford F-150 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (37,790).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning?
- The 2027 Ford F-150 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning?
- The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (320).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning?
- The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning leads on horsepower in this comparison (580).
- Which has better seats: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning?
- The 2027 Ford F-150 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning?
- The 2027 Ford F-150 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (13,100).