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Guys the 10k difference is a 2015 xlt 302a vs a 2016 lariat 501a. I ended up with the 2016 lariat
EVRY SINGLE DAY I appreciate the stuff that came with the lariat that I wouldn't have got. The push button start, the leather, the cooled seats (yes mine work), the BLIS, the spray bed liner, the led rear lights, the productivity screen (I love the productivity screen so much more than I thought I would, the auto temp control, the fact it auto controls the heat or cooling on remote start...I could go on and on. Keep in mind some features my lariat had can be had ok xlt but most didn't.
Taking into account the deal I got $35 vs. $42 OTD and that it's a model year newer (which meant sync 3, and PTBA, I only paid about $3k more for it all. Way worth it. Just my option since I was the OP and now made the decision.
Anyone on the fence....GET THE LARIAT!!
Told ya so...at least twice, as you were going through your manic due diligence!!
Told ya so...at least twice, as you were going through your manic due diligence!!
My wife broke my ***** about us even buying a truck. Now she is slowly starting to like it and is wishing it had the nice leather and remote start that her Lincoln has!
I highly doubt your gonna see the full 10k but who knows because that is the future, we can't predict the future. All I know is it's absurd to imply that $200 a month isn't a big deal on a monthly payment. I'm a realtor, $200 a month is a big difference for people on a house that costs well into 6 figures and tends to INCREASE in value over time. I don't care how well a vehicle holds it's trade in value they ALWAYS decrease in value. PERIOD.
When I bought my FX4 in 2013 I originally was going to buy an STX! I spent $11,000 more and don't regret it one bit. I looked at a 2015 XLT, but I no I couldn't live with all the missing options so I'll have to wait a couple more years and get a lariat or platinum!
I stepped down from a Lariat trim level because I balked at the price of the new ones. At first I missed a few things like leather but honestly these new XLTs with the right equipment group are so well optioned I don't really miss it as much as I thought I would. What I do miss is the automatic temperature controls and the leather interior. I don't miss those things 15k worth though.
You can always upgrade the interior to leather and protect the seats with aftermarket seat covers. I like the perforated leather clazzio seat covers. If you're in the market to upgrade your interior - check them out on truckleather.com or maybe ebay,
12-18-2015, 07:41 PM
