RACER X

while there are some/few w/ true reliability problems, most are niggly little probs for a $40-50k truck. my seats don't work right, is that reliability or a nuisance? see what I mean? and if the sunroof looks, I'd consider that a reliability issue.

zx12-iowa

Yep the Ford is a great truck but they are over priced compared to competition. Will be interesting to see if they hold value better. I think they are all about the same with depreciation. But yes, the Ford trucks are over priced.

David1986

I'm looking at a 16 Platinum. Having a hard time justifying a $16,500 price increase compared to my 2011 F150 Platinum that I had.

I understand the 16 has more refinements, do dads etc, but Wow!

DraKhen99

Yeah, the base price on my 2015 was within $100 of the sticker price on my 2011! ($45,000).

The trade-in value on the 2011 was what made it possible for me.

-John

tsigwing

Ford isn't having any problems selling their trucks.

RACER X

Right, at a higher $ amount too. I read the avg. Selling Price is now like $43k

German_truck

brand new model (F150) with and superior mpg / all-new aluminum body vs. face-lifted but outgoing models (Sierra / Silverado).

Once GM launches their aluminum trucks - next gen Sierra/Silverado you are likely to see less rebates/discounts there as well

last but not least: I gladly pay more for a truck with 70% domestic components and assembled in Dearborn or KC vs. the "made in silao/mexico" Crew Cab Sierras/Silverados with just 40% domestic components. You are pressed hard to find a less american full size truck than the Sierra/Silverado. Just calling it "Texas Edition" doesn't make it American. The workers in Silao probably giggle when they slap that Texas Star on the truck.

AbitaPro

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SeatGuru

Got news that my lease is 8k upside down right now... Aka I am at the value I am supposed to be at 2.5 years from now. Wow they are holding their value well...

AbitaPro

Ditto - But there are lots of owners who have bought and will buy without realizing they are over priced. But thats not all bad, Ford had a lot riding on the new F-150's and overall it's been a success! They're in business to make profits and will charge what the market will pay. Until enough customers say enough is enough, these truck prices will continue to rise. Note: their is a reason XLTs offer such big discounts, commercial customers are Fords bread and butter. Private party sales, that's where the big profits are!