Ford F-150 vs Ford F-450 Super Duty
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty
Overview
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ford F-450 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 automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $43,935 (best) | $56,375 |
| Lowest listing price | $9,499 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $51,832 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $146,695 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1,255 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 19 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 36 gal | 40 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 325 hp | 335 hp (best) |
| Torque | 400 lb-ft | 468 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.7 L | 7.3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ford F-450 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 2 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 12,800 lbs | 17,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,685 lbs | 9,894 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,687 lbs (best) | 6,606 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 145.4 in (best) | 145 in |
| Length | 232 in (best) | 231 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 80 in (best) |
| Height | 75.4 in | 83 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Ford F-450 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-450 Super Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $43,935 MSRP(Currently comparing) | XL $56,375 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $47,820 MSRP | XL $56,550 MSRP |
| 3 | STX $47,190 MSRP | XL $56,725 MSRP |
| 4 | STX $51,070 MSRP | XL $56,900 MSRP |
| 5 | XLT $48,055 MSRP | XL $59,145 MSRP |
| 6 | XLT $51,915 MSRP | XL $59,320 MSRP |
| 7 | XLT $54,555 MSRP | XL $63,840 MSRP |
| 8 | XL Fleet $52,575 MSRP | XL $69,425 MSRP |
| 9 | XL Fleet $53,570 MSRP | XL $59,275 MSRP |
| 10 | Lariat $59,560 MSRP | XL $59,450 MSRP |
| 11 | Lariat $63,360 MSRP | XL $59,625 MSRP |
| 12 | Lariat $63,965 MSRP | XL $59,800 MSRP |
| 13 | Tremor $64,915 MSRP | XL $62,645 MSRP |
| 14 | King Ranch $65,825 MSRP | XL $62,820 MSRP |
| 15 | King Ranch $69,625 MSRP | XL $66,640 MSRP |
| 16 | King Ranch $69,930 MSRP | XL $72,225 MSRP |
| 17 | Platinum $68,800 MSRP | XLT $58,300 MSRP |
| 18 | Platinum $72,600 MSRP | XLT $58,475 MSRP |
| 19 | Platinum $72,905 MSRP | XLT $58,650 MSRP |
| 20 | Raptor $79,005 MSRP | XLT $58,825 MSRP |
| 21 | — | XLT $61,820 MSRP |
| 22 | — | XLT $61,995 MSRP |
| 23 | — | XLT $67,770 MSRP |
| 24 | — | XLT $71,535 MSRP |
| 25 | — | XLT $61,200 MSRP |
| 26 | — | XLT $61,375 MSRP |
| 27 | — | XLT $61,550 MSRP |
| 28 | — | XLT $61,725 MSRP |
| 29 | — | XLT $65,320 MSRP |
| 30 | — | XLT $65,495 MSRP |
| 31 | — | XLT $70,570 MSRP |
| 32 | — | XLT $74,335 MSRP |
| 33 | — | LARIAT $81,005 MSRP |
| 34 | — | LARIAT $72,495 MSRP |
| 35 | — | LARIAT $72,670 MSRP |
| 36 | — | LARIAT $83,805 MSRP |
| 37 | — | Platinum $84,485 MSRP |
| 38 | — | Platinum $84,660 MSRP |
| 39 | — | Platinum $97,835 MSRP |
| 40 | — | King Ranch $96,390 MSRP |
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Ford F-150 vs Ford F-450 Super Duty FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Ford F-150 vs 2027 Ford F-450 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-450 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-450 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-450 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-450 Super Duty?
- The 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty leads on horsepower in this comparison (500).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty?
- The 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (32,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Ford F-150 vs 2027 Ford F-450 Super Duty?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford F-150 (5/5 NHTSA overall).