Drive the thing and see if you like it. No deal on the planet is going to make a difference if you drive the 2015 and for whatever reason can't stand it.

 

Very true and I will. It is a 2016. I've driven a few so far and have liked them all. Upgrade to headlamps and I should be happy.

 

From what you say, sounds ok to me. The only thing I would consider is going the Private Sale route on the FX4, I think you could get 3 to 5 thousand more for it based off your description and seeing how the used truck market has been for the last 6 months. I went from an '06 FX4 with much the same options as yours, minus power fold mirrors and heated/chilled seats to a '16 XLT Sport 302A SCrew over a Lariat for the same reasons. Just couldn't justify the cost. Wish my dealer had offered to throw the leather in free but their quote was only a $1,000 so nothing to cry about it.

 

also paying tax on the entire purchase of the new one that way

 

Agree. 30k trade is really like 31500. Private party from kbb has mine at 31,700. Trade is 27k to 29,500. That's kinda why I thought 30k was fair. Also, I paid under 38 when I bought it new in Dec 2014. Now it needs tires too and that's almost another grand. This is what I tell my wife anyway...

 

I thought I read that the new F150's come with the SoundScreen acoustic windshield on the Lariat and up models. Beyond that I'm not sure if there is any other sound proofing.

 

I have the sound screen on my XLT.

 

Thanks - I wasn't 100% sure. I don't believe then that the Lariat offers any additional sound proofing unless someone else knows otherwise.

 

My 302a XLT has a SoundScreen windshield if I am not mistaken.

 

Personally I would keep the 14 F150...