Fx4 vs XLT vs Lariat
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Fx4 vs XLT vs Lariat
Hey yall,
Im new to this forum and am looking to get a F-150 from 04-08. What is the difference between these different versions? I'm sure this question has been asked before alot.
Thanks for your help
Im new to this forum and am looking to get a F-150 from 04-08. What is the difference between these different versions? I'm sure this question has been asked before alot.
Thanks for your help
NashBulldawg
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Nashville, TN
XLT is the most common of them all if your just looking for a good truck with minimal bells and whistles go for the XLT. The FX4 is an offroad version with different shocks, skid plates, and different gauge cluster. The lariat is the luxury package which 90% of the time has captains chairs and center console. If you want the best of both worlds and you can find one get the Lariat with the FX4 package. It took me a month of auctions to find mine but i absolutely love it.....Luxury and i can go anywhere off road!
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From: Phoenix, Arizona
Here is a short summary
1. FX4 - 4x4 and a sportier style truck
2.XLT- mid grade truck with pretty standard power features
3.Lariat - more luxury style truck
A search of the forum will give you more detailed information on each trim level.
1. FX4 - 4x4 and a sportier style truck
2.XLT- mid grade truck with pretty standard power features
3.Lariat - more luxury style truck
A search of the forum will give you more detailed information on each trim level.
Speed Mach Go Go
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: OC
It was asked before. My fully loaded XLT has smaller rear end, no leather and different cluster then FX4 has (well not sure if leather is standard on FX4). Lariot has the luxary gauge cluster and forget what else but considered top of line street. I consider FX4 top of line off road. You can find better answers if you google search.
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From: Arlington Heights, IL
I copied and pasted from a Google hit, so I can't promise it's exactly right:
XLT:
XLT:
4.6 Motor Standard (5.4 available)
Power Windows
Power Locks
Cruise Control
Cloth Seats Only
FX4:Power Windows
Power Locks
Cruise Control
Cloth Seats Only
5.4 Motor Standard
3.73 Gears
Limited Slip
PTM Bumpers
Textured Flares - Unpainted
Black "H" Bar Grille
Skid Plates
Leather Seats Available
Carbon Fiber & Black interior scheme
32" rubber on 18" rims (early FX4's have 32" on 17" rims)...20" rims available
FX4 Luxury Package:3.73 Gears
Limited Slip
PTM Bumpers
Textured Flares - Unpainted
Black "H" Bar Grille
Skid Plates
Leather Seats Available
Carbon Fiber & Black interior scheme
32" rubber on 18" rims (early FX4's have 32" on 17" rims)...20" rims available
Basic FX4 Package
Center Shift Console
AUTO EATC Unit
Blinkers in Mirrors
Heated Mirrors
Black Leather, Power Captain Seats
Adjustable Height Pedals
Lariat:Center Shift Console
AUTO EATC Unit
Blinkers in Mirrors
Heated Mirrors
Black Leather, Power Captain Seats
Adjustable Height Pedals
XLT options
5.4 Motor Standard
Center Shift Console Available
PTM Flares
Heated/Blinker Mirrors
Power-Fold Mirrors
Auto EATC
Traction Control Available
Woodgrain Dash/Door panels
Message Center Instrument Cluster
Leather Seats only
Power Seats
Adjustable Pedals
King Ranch:5.4 Motor Standard
Center Shift Console Available
PTM Flares
Heated/Blinker Mirrors
Power-Fold Mirrors
Auto EATC
Traction Control Available
Woodgrain Dash/Door panels
Message Center Instrument Cluster
Leather Seats only
Power Seats
Adjustable Pedals
Lariat options standard
Saddle Leather Seats
basically KR has all the options installed that are available
Options you can get in all models:Saddle Leather Seats
basically KR has all the options installed that are available
Moonroof
Power Rear Window
Power Seats
Audiophile Radio
Power Rear Window
Power Seats
Audiophile Radio
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From: Manhattan, KS
Yeah as he said the models dont exactly narrow it down completely. Every truck is different. I have an 05 FX4 but I also have power seats, center console, moonroof, power rear sliding window. So you really just have to look at each truck because even though one XLT has this the next XLT wont. I personally think a luxury FX4 is the way to go. You get the best of both worlds. I also think that the gauges in the FX4 are better than the lariat but thats just my personal opinion. Either way your getting a Ford which is a great truck. Welcome to the Forum you will find tons of great stuff on here.
