130428

i see the FX as more of a "sporty / off-roady" look as opposed to the more "businessy / classy" look of the Lariat.
I like both, my wife didnt like the FX seat stitching for example.

i didnt like the Lariat wood originally and was gonna cover it somehow, but it grew on me... the 2013 looks a lot better than 2012 on that particular aspect, for me.

SVT Guy

Here are the major mechanical differences that I'm aware of:

FX4 has standard e-locking diff, optional on Lariat
Fx4 has standard off road package, optional on Lariat
Fx4 has a select shift 6 speed automatic, select shift is not available on lariat.

There is times when I do lock out 6 gear that select shift is handy for.

KP Texan

I had to make the difficult choice between Lariat and FX4, but it just seemed that the FX4 styling matched my tastes better. Things Lariat has that FX4 doesn't:

-Auto 4x4 mode
-Fake wood interior trim as opposed to silver
-Blue/White backlighting in gauges instead of Orange/Red
-Vinyl trimmed center console lid
-Vinyl trimmed visor over gauges
-Center armrest in back seat (I've heard they actually use a bit of leather back there too)

I may have missed some things, but all the other differences are obvious by looking at the exterior.

Edit: see the post above mine for the things that I missed

PlethoraGreen

Not true.

Start on page 21 and go from there:

http://www.ford.com/services/assets/...stalCode=65613

Shaggy1970

My Lariat has every possible option except the Ambient light package and rear heated seats. So much more than any FX4. Please!

HardcoreFx4

I would get the new fx4 you can get them with leather seats and all that like the lariats. And the fx4s look and are a hell of a lot better than the platinums imo.

JWM1986

Shaggy,

What options can you get with a lariat that you can't get with a loaded FX? I know the auto 4x4, but besides that I can't think of any. I'm not saying you're wrong but please enlighten me.

TonyG_FX4

Lariat is more luxury/flashy the FX4 is more sporty and off road based, The fx4 has locking rear differential standard and the skid plates atleast on mine were standard. The shocks on the FX4 are stiffer and the rim choices are not as flashy on the fx4. As far as interior luxuries there are package groups in each model that balance itself with the other. The FX4 I consider a reserved style of luxury the lariat flaunts it inside.

07bluelbz

I'm pretty sure my console and gauge visor are leather wrapped. I've been wrong before though......just ask my wife if you don't believe me lol.

albertschmitz

iTrader: (1)

FX4 over the XLT

Exterior

• Bumpers, front/rear step — body-color
• Grille — black “bar style” insert — NEW
• Grille surround — body-color — NEW
• Headlamp and taillamp surrounds — black
• Mirrors — body-color cap
• Moldings — wheellip – Sterling Gray
• Running boards — 6" angular gray
• Trailer Tow Package
• Wheels — 18" machined aluminum

Interior

• 110-volt AC outlet
• Color-coordinated black carpet with rubber mats
• Seating — sport cloth
– Front-row 40/console/40 bucket seats
–Driver 6-way power with manual lumbar adjust
– Front-passenger manual lumbar adjust
• Steering column — manual tilt/telescoping
• Transmission — SelectShift Automatic
• Window, rear — fixed, privacy glass and defroster

Lariat over the XLT

Exterior

• Bumpers, front/rear step – Chrome
• Grille — chrome three-bar — NEW
• Mirrors, exterior — power, heat, turn signal and
auto-dimming feature (driver-side)
• Moldings — wheellip – Body-color
• Trailer Tow Package
• Wheels — 18" bright aluminum

Interior

• Climate control dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control
• Power-adjustable pedals with memory
• Seating — leather-trimmed
– Front-row 40/20/40 with heat
–Driver 10-way power with memory
– Front-passenger 10-way power
• 8" LCD touch screen in center stack
• Media hub with USB ports (2), SD card
reader and audio/video input jacks
• Window — power-sliding rear with privacy tint
and defrost