Ford F-150 vs Ford F-250 Super Duty
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Overview
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XL | XL |
| Body style | Truck (SuperCrew) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $43,935 (best) | $45,975 |
| Lowest listing price | $9,499 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $51,781 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $146,695 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1,253 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 19 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 36 gal (best) | 34 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 325 hp | 430 hp (best) |
| Torque | 400 lb-ft | 485 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.7 L | 7.3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 3 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 12,800 lbs | 18,200 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,685 lbs | 4,246 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,687 lbs (best) | 5,691 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 9.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 145.4 in (best) | 141.4 in |
| Length | 232 in (best) | 231.8 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 80 in (best) |
| Height | 75.4 in | 78.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| 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-250 Super Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $43,935 MSRP(Currently comparing) | XL $45,975 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $47,820 MSRP | XL $48,535 MSRP |
| 3 | STX $47,190 MSRP | XL $48,735 MSRP |
| 4 | STX $51,070 MSRP | XL $50,190 MSRP |
| 5 | XLT $48,055 MSRP | XL $50,390 MSRP |
| 6 | XLT $51,915 MSRP | XL $48,775 MSRP |
| 7 | XLT $54,555 MSRP | XL $51,335 MSRP |
| 8 | XL Fleet $52,575 MSRP | XL $51,535 MSRP |
| 9 | XL Fleet $53,570 MSRP | XL $52,990 MSRP |
| 10 | Lariat $59,560 MSRP | XL $53,190 MSRP |
| 11 | Lariat $63,360 MSRP | XLT $49,275 MSRP |
| 12 | Lariat $63,965 MSRP | XLT $52,345 MSRP |
| 13 | Tremor $64,915 MSRP | XLT $54,100 MSRP |
| 14 | King Ranch $65,825 MSRP | XLT $54,300 MSRP |
| 15 | King Ranch $69,625 MSRP | XLT $52,075 MSRP |
| 16 | King Ranch $69,930 MSRP | XLT $54,945 MSRP |
| 17 | Platinum $68,800 MSRP | XLT $55,145 MSRP |
| 18 | Platinum $72,600 MSRP | XLT $56,900 MSRP |
| 19 | Platinum $72,905 MSRP | XLT $57,100 MSRP |
| 20 | Raptor $79,005 MSRP | Lariat $62,975 MSRP |
| 21 | — | Lariat $63,175 MSRP |
| 22 | — | Lariat $65,775 MSRP |
| 23 | — | Lariat $65,975 MSRP |
| 24 | — | King Ranch $78,575 MSRP |
| 25 | — | King Ranch $78,775 MSRP |
| 26 | — | Platinum $79,465 MSRP |
| 27 | — | Platinum $79,665 MSRP |
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Ford F-150 vs Ford F-250 Super Duty FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Ford F-150 vs 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Ford F-150 starts lower at $43,935. Live Ford F-150 listings start at $9,499.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
- The 2026 Ford F-150 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (43,935).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
- The 2026 Ford F-150 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
- The 2026 Ford F-150 leads on horsepower in this comparison (450).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
- The 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (22,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Ford F-150 vs 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford F-150 (5/5 NHTSA overall).