Ford F-150 vs Rivian R1T
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Rivian R1T
Overview
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Rivian R1TDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XL | Dual Standard |
| Body style | Truck (SuperCrew) | Truck (Crew Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | electric |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed direct drive |
| Engine type | gas | electric |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Rivian R1TDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $43,935 (best) | $70,990 |
| Lowest listing price | $9,499 (best) | $47,864 |
| Median listing price | $51,947 (best) | $57,872 |
| Highest listing price | $229,850 | $69,500 (best) |
| For sale now | 1,222 (best) | 6 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Rivian R1TDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 19 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG (best) | — |
| Combined MPGe | — | 79 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 258 mi (best) |
| Battery capacity | — | 106 kWh (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 9.5 hr (best) |
| Fuel tank | 36 gal (best) | — |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Rivian R1TDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 325 hp | 533 hp (best) |
| Torque | 400 lb-ft | 610 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.7 L (best) | — |
| Cylinders | V6 | — |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Rivian R1TDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | — | 21.6 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 12,800 lbs (best) | 7,700 lbs |
| Payload | 1,685 lbs | 1,984 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,687 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 145.4 in (best) | 135.8 in |
| Length | 232 in (best) | 217.1 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 82 in (best) |
| Height | 75.4 in | 78.2 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | Rivian R1TDual Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
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 | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $43,935 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Dual Standard $70,990 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $47,820 MSRP | Dual $77,990 MSRP |
| 3 | STX $47,190 MSRP | Dual $84,990 MSRP |
| 4 | STX $51,070 MSRP | Tri $100,990 MSRP |
| 5 | XLT $48,055 MSRP | Quad $115,990 MSRP |
| 6 | XLT $51,915 MSRP | Quad Launch Edition $119,990 MSRP |
| 7 | XLT $54,555 MSRP | — |
| 8 | XL Fleet $52,575 MSRP | — |
| 9 | XL Fleet $53,570 MSRP | — |
| 10 | Lariat $59,560 MSRP | — |
| 11 | Lariat $63,360 MSRP | — |
| 12 | Lariat $63,965 MSRP | — |
| 13 | Tremor $64,915 MSRP | — |
| 14 | King Ranch $65,825 MSRP | — |
| 15 | King Ranch $69,625 MSRP | — |
| 16 | King Ranch $69,930 MSRP | — |
| 17 | Platinum $68,800 MSRP | — |
| 18 | Platinum $72,600 MSRP | — |
| 19 | Platinum $72,905 MSRP | — |
| 20 | Raptor $79,005 MSRP | — |
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Ford F-150 vs Rivian R1T FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2026 Rivian R1T?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Ford F-150 vs 2026 Rivian R1T 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 2026 Rivian R1T?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Ford F-150 starts lower at $43,935. Live Ford F-150 listings start at $9,499. Live Rivian R1T listings start at $47,864.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2026 Rivian R1T?
- The 2026 Ford F-150 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (43,935).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2026 Rivian R1T?
- The 2026 Ford F-150 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2026 Rivian R1T?
- The 2026 Rivian R1T leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (420).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2026 Rivian R1T?
- The 2026 Rivian R1T leads on horsepower in this comparison (1,025).
- Which has better seats: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2026 Rivian R1T?
- The 2026 Ford F-150 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2026 Rivian R1T?
- The 2026 Ford F-150 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (13,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Ford F-150 vs 2026 Rivian R1T?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford F-150 (5/5 NHTSA overall).