I love my 18 STX..65k miles so far and it’s been great. I was looking for a basic no frills truck and this was the best deal I could find. Hauls everything I need it to and it’s a great daily driver.
Love my 2021 STX! I had certain things that were musts for a truck: supercrew, 4x4, 5.0 L and 20” wheels. I got all of the above, plus I prefer the grill and color matched bumpers on my STX. Back up camera and large touch screen are great, plus Apple CarPlay, multiple driving modes, and my truck came with running boards. Love it! No way I would pay $6-7k for led headlights and still have to upgrade the wheels. Got my truck last February for under $42k brand new! It really does come down to personal preference in options, appearance and how much you’re willing to spend. Great video guys
You get a lot more than just led headlights. Power adjustable with height adjust seats, heated seats, 400W plugs, larger screen, a nicer feel to the steering wheel etc. Not to mention, I wouldn't want to drive anything with regular halogen headlights after having factory LED's up here in the Canadian Rockies. I also would never want 20" rims on my truck but I also drive down lots of forest service roads. If you prefer the sporty look for sure the STX looks nicer. I still do, but now I actually don't mind chrome - it's definitely a much more mature look in my opinion as opposed to the cool blacked out/color matched look. Both are good trucks.
I drive a 2018 STX SuperCrew 4x4. I'm ball'n on a budget and got mine used in January of 2021. I traded out of a 2006 XLT that I've had since new.( I tend to keep stuff when I get it paid for). To say I love my truck is an understatement. I have more [torque/horsepower] and get way better fuel economy that my 5.4L triton powered 2006. Having 4wheel drive is nice too. It's save my bacon twice in bad weather in the time I have owned it. I am of the opinion that the XLT 302A package has the right amount of options to make a balanced truck. The catch is while the STX is light on options, IT HAS EVERYTHING I NEED and didn't bust the budget. I'll be keeping this one at least as long as I kept my first F150.
Thank you so much for doing this review. I am buying a 2022 STX next week but was worried I would miss out on alot with XLT. Nothing I can't live without after watching your video.
Came out of a 2017 STX 2.7 Eco to a 2021 XLT 3.5L Eco 302a package. Let me say that I loved my STX! With that being said, I'd be kidding myself if I didn't say that it's a huge upgrade. A more luxurious vehicle with lots more neat little amenities. Both are great vehicle though.
LX supercab all the way LOL. It will be an Atlas blue work truck that is perfect for what I want since everything is already blacked out - My setup on order is the 4x4, proven coyote V8, start/stop delete, skid plates, 101A pwr pkg, max tow/payload w/18" alum wheels, 36 gal tank, no carpet floor, fabric buckets w/ workstation, running boards, privacy glass & defroster...... $50k all in and I still have 6 grand to add a cantilever lader rack, bed liner, fender flares and the Roush active exhaust among other items. I am going to go with the Ram is what I said for the last 2 years until I found out what I could get from Ford in 2022 at this price level. Way to go Ford!!!
I just got a 2.7 2018 STX in Magnetic Metallic! I got it for $33,000 and it only has 14k miles on it!! They were asking 41k for it… it took me a couple walk outs to get it that low and i finagled some free running boards too… the right deals are out there and are possible but you just have stick to your guns.
My 2018 had halogens and they were awful. Literally were comparable to my wifes first car a 96 neon lol. I immediately bought nineo 2 l.e.ds off amazon for $100 high/lows and it was the best money i ever spent. 3 years running flawlessly and super bright. Its how the truck shouldve came. Looking back i wish i wouldve bought a nicer truck but i had a price point that i wanted to stick with and i did. Now i wish i wouldve spent a few more thousand for a sport package/lariat because now im stuck trying to upgrade my truck and spending the money anyhow.
Funny how halogen headlights have been just fine for half a century and suddenly now they are crap? Cracks me up. Nothing wrong with halogens. I'm still waiting for the govt to ban these new high intensity headlights for being too dangerous for oncoming traffic. They are ridiculously bright and disrespectful to other drivers. My personal pickup has halogens (work just fine!) but my last rental had LED and I was constantly being flashed by other drivers because the damn things were so bright they thought I wasn't dimmed when we passed. Dumb!
@@peruser155 its kind of like how low definition television was fine for decades but then HD was introduced and watching old resolution videos makes you seem blind or a layer of vaseline was smeered over the camera lense. People get use to the modern technology
I agree the STX grille looks better and that package is definitely a solid value. However, I prefer the additional features of the XLT 302a (sport package) for the price.
I have a 2019 stx and it is really nice. Has everything you could ever want in a truck. You can save your money and buy some nice upgrades like a tonneau cover, exhaust system, tires, rims etc.
Not as cool looking tho and the extra height of the 20" rims is quite noticeable in the ride and feel. Fashion over form! Plus the sports cloth seats are a nice upgrade over the standard cloth seats if you aren't interested in wanting to pony up for after market leather. Not to mention that the trucks are already too expensive as-is and going up an extra $7k while trading off some features for others isn't ideal for many of us. I get compliments almost daily on my STX. It sounds vain... but you can't put a price on that kind of endorphin boost 😬
@@jadedjay7861 how do you feel about it now after trading in? I heard the power boost is bad ass. I can't imagine you'll like the V8 or eco boost better....
Just got into a 2021 XLT with the 302A package and I can say for certain, after owning a 2010 and a 2017 XLT, it might as well be a lariat. These trucks are so well optioned, even at lower trim levels! The huge screen, zone lighting, power tailgate, drive modes, power and heated seats; it’s all well worth the extra, in my opinion.
The XLT has so much less then the Lariat I didn't even know it until I went to trade my Lariat for an XLT. They don't even compare!! The Lariat is better in every way. 💯
I went with the XLT 302A package and added katskin leather it's a good value that gets close to Lariat . The XLT trim vs. STX is a major upgrade worth the price.
Agree the XLT is much worth it over the STX, huge difference. However, I’m curious if you would’ve been better off just going with a Lariat that already has leather. I swear some of the maxed out 302A F150s at $55K are $5K higher than a base Lariat and the Lariat would have higher resale. Both are nice for sure.
@@rygi23 My loaded supercab 302a was still 5k less than a Lariat and 8k less than a 502a Lariat. Katzkin can be had for 2k installed acouple of hrs away from me. Lariat doesn't really have much else i would want.... 302a is a must tho....heated seats are something I'll never do without
Best value ever! I got a 2019 brand new, CC 4x4, with steps, rear locking diff, twin turbo motor, tow pckg, for low 30's! Amazing value. Best looking grill in the F150 lineup, full center console, and premium wheels. Hard to beat for sure.
...how can you blind oncoming traffic if you don't have the LED? If you want to cause wrecks and headaches you must upgrade your headlights. My favorite is when morons get these headlights and then install the leveling kits without readjusting the headlights to compensate. They may as well stay on bright because dim makes zero difference. You can imagine a deer crossing right at the point of passing an oncoming dufus with this setup. You would never see it. I imagine as time goes on there will be more accidents due to these headlights, and will eventually be banned by govt.
2019 stx love it, only thing id change is power seats, and infotainment , power seats of your a taller guy like me , the sun visorvis a joke you have to squat down to use it, those who know , know!
I'm partial to the STX because I drive one. With that said, the FX4 package is an option on the STX too. If you choose that option, the STX won't say STX it will say FX4.
I've driven vehicles with halogen headlights. They light up just fine. Probably why they've been used for what, 60 years, on EVERY vehicle made? And, I don't piss off oncoming drivers.
I would get a XL it’s just how on earth is there no power adjusting seats 💺. Maybe it’s not a big deal?? Just seems insane to me that, that is not included. Why not throw in crank windows 🪟 😅
Thats why i like fords, those are pretty high payload ratings and they are still pretty high end luxury such as the xlt with 12 inch screen, chevy is second and ram could never do that
Probably worth the extra 7K, the problem is affording either one of them. I just bought a used 2023 STX for 35,500 with right at 14K on the odo, that listed for 52K in 23. The only real issue I have with it is mine does not have any lumbar support. Why would anyone build a car seat today without at least a manual lumbar support? Stupid. One more thing, I cannot check my tire pressure while driving because I cannot load it into the scrolling info screen. That is even dumber than the missing lumbar. Overall I like my stx, but I was a value shopper and I think the STX is more of a value truck than the other packages. But whoever ordered my truck thought they just had to have the blind spot monitoring but no lumbar. I had the blindspot mirror on my Mustang and I prefer it because I don't like relying on technology on the highway.
After watching most of your videos,I think even though I might be wrong,it’s my conclusion that you like 5.0 lol Good comparison video,great explanation I think xlt is worth the price
@@JVette01 yes those are great choices but knowing people are lazy to keep ‘em maintained where regular or even early oil change is a must,I’d recommend naturally aspirated engine just to avoid big problems later
When you try to add stuff to the Lariat it forces you into a higher package and blows the price out of the water and races north of $60k. I just spec'd both.....XLT loaded is as good as a mid grade Lariat for thousands less. The only sucky part is the XLT gets no LEDs in the back except for reverse lights *why Ford????) and the Lariat has the light bending LED headlights. I think the XLT grill is better with sport appearing package that the lariat, + but that is a subjective thing. You can also get a better sound system with the Lariat. So nicely loaded XLT at $57k to a nicely loaded Lariat at $63-65k.
Interesting, that STX has about 2000lb payload. Mine is 1708lbs, crew cab 2.7ecoboost with 3.55 axle. Could it be just the V8 engine? I know there is a 2.7 Ecoboost max payload option that boosts it 100-200 lbs. After calculating all my weights when towing my camper: tongue, WDH, people/dog, then I've only got 315 lbs left over. I'm pretty much maxed out when I put my dirtbike and a can of gas back there. That extra few hundred pounds would be nice.
Presidents day earlier this year I got mine for $2500 under MSRP. Shop around to find dealers that aren't doing Mark ups, ear mark them, and them and then when the big holiday sales come around see which dealer has the truck you want and make sure your pre-approved loan is ready and go work over the dealer financing to beat the rate.
Upgrade? Useless crap is not an upgrade. Its a truck, not a Ferrari. I ordered an XL since I could not delete co pilot on XLT. I do not need help staying in my lane. Maybe the auto makers should just block cell signals while in drive. No need for driver assist then. People wont be able to drive with face in their phone.
Weird, my STX has a button on the wheel to turn lane assist on and off. I do hate lane assist... Except when I'm texting and driving or pounding road beers 🤣 it's really convenient to turn on and off at the push of the button. I love my STX it's heads and toes sexier than that chrome accented 18" wheeled fugly grilled xlt. And for costing less when the trucks are already outrageously priced I have to say it felt like a win.
It's true that the STX is the same trim level as the XL base, but it has an upgraded sports which include fantastic 20" rims and very nice cloth seats. It does not look like or feel like a work truck whatsoever and I get a ton of compliments on it both inside and out especially after I added modest running boards and the tailgate insert badge. The quality of the rims cannot be overstated and the interior with the cloth seats and the center console do not feel like a work truck at all. One thing I have that's not in this video is the top glove box compartment is actually open with no door and has really cool f-150 styling on it. It also has all the cruise control and radio control buttons on the steering wheel which as far as I know most other brands work trucks do not include. My buddy has a 2022 xlt that he drives for his company and it cost more than mine and isn't close to as nice as mine. It's weird he has the "upgraded trim" but it didn't have any options added so we end up having the same entertainment console and manual seats but his is way more like a work truck than my base level XL "work truck". He doesn't have the center console, nice cloth seats, or the beautiful 20" rims. And the rims don't just look great, the extra 2" height over the standard 18" wheel is extremely noticeable visually and when driving. It's bizarre how his cost more than mine. Tldr: this truck is far from being a work truck. It's true that it's not the "premium truck" but to me it's nicer than previous generations lariats. Just add leather seats if you're really pressed for leather, but tbh the cloth is really nice.
I love my 18 STX..65k miles so far and it’s been great. I was looking for a basic no frills truck and this was the best deal I could find. Hauls everything I need it to and it’s a great daily driver.
Love my 2021 STX! I had certain things that were musts for a truck: supercrew, 4x4, 5.0 L and 20” wheels. I got all of the above, plus I prefer the grill and color matched bumpers on my STX. Back up camera and large touch screen are great, plus Apple CarPlay, multiple driving modes, and my truck came with running boards. Love it! No way I would pay $6-7k for led headlights and still have to upgrade the wheels. Got my truck last February for under $42k brand new! It really does come down to personal preference in options, appearance and how much you’re willing to spend. Great video guys
You get a lot more than just led headlights. Power adjustable with height adjust seats, heated seats, 400W plugs, larger screen, a nicer feel to the steering wheel etc. Not to mention, I wouldn't want to drive anything with regular halogen headlights after having factory LED's up here in the Canadian Rockies. I also would never want 20" rims on my truck but I also drive down lots of forest service roads. If you prefer the sporty look for sure the STX looks nicer. I still do, but now I actually don't mind chrome - it's definitely a much more mature look in my opinion as opposed to the cool blacked out/color matched look.
Both are good trucks.
I drive a 2018 STX SuperCrew 4x4. I'm ball'n on a budget and got mine used in January of 2021. I traded out of a 2006 XLT that I've had since new.( I tend to keep stuff when I get it paid for). To say I love my truck is an understatement. I have more [torque/horsepower] and get way better fuel economy that my 5.4L triton powered 2006. Having 4wheel drive is nice too. It's save my bacon twice in bad weather in the time I have owned it. I am of the opinion that the XLT 302A package has the right amount of options to make a balanced truck. The catch is while the STX is light on options, IT HAS EVERYTHING I NEED and didn't bust the budget. I'll be keeping this one at least as long as I kept my first F150.
I replaced all the bulbs on my STX with Phillips LED bulbs (reverse, license plate, 3rd brake etc). Not expensive at all and it looks really nice
Cool!
could you possibly send me the link to those? as well as maybe message me sum pictures as I may do that.
Thank you so much for doing this review. I am buying a 2022 STX next week but was worried I would miss out on alot with XLT. Nothing I can't live without after watching your video.
So glad I could help!
Came out of a 2017 STX 2.7 Eco to a 2021 XLT 3.5L Eco 302a package. Let me say that I loved my STX! With that being said, I'd be kidding myself if I didn't say that it's a huge upgrade. A more luxurious vehicle with lots more neat little amenities. Both are great vehicle though.
LX supercab all the way LOL. It will be an Atlas blue work truck that is perfect for what I want since everything is already blacked out - My setup on order is the 4x4, proven coyote V8, start/stop delete, skid plates, 101A pwr pkg, max tow/payload w/18" alum wheels, 36 gal tank, no carpet floor, fabric buckets w/ workstation, running boards, privacy glass & defroster...... $50k all in and I still have 6 grand to add a cantilever lader rack, bed liner, fender flares and the Roush active exhaust among other items. I am going to go with the Ram is what I said for the last 2 years until I found out what I could get from Ford in 2022 at this price level.
Way to go Ford!!!
I liked the blowout pricing on the STX's that use to happen before the China virus. $35Kish for an STX with the 2.7 is an amazing deal.
I know! Pre COVID was an excellent time to buy a car
@@JVette01 or buy anything
I just got a 2018 STX with only 14,000 miles for $33,000!
@@Yeahdude1992 Jeez, that's what they were brand new for a while there.
@@Yeahdude1992 I think you got a great deal! Enjoy your truck!
I just got a 2.7 2018 STX in Magnetic Metallic! I got it for $33,000 and it only has 14k miles on it!! They were asking 41k for it… it took me a couple walk outs to get it that low and i finagled some free running boards too… the right deals are out there and are possible but you just have stick to your guns.
I’m surprised they went that low but good deal!
Ford just needs to make LED headlights standard across the F150 lineup! My only hesitation about the STX package is the halogen headlights.
I agree! However, headlights are a pretty easy upgrade.
My 2018 had halogens and they were awful. Literally were comparable to my wifes first car a 96 neon lol. I immediately bought nineo 2 l.e.ds off amazon for $100 high/lows and it was the best money i ever spent. 3 years running flawlessly and super bright. Its how the truck shouldve came. Looking back i wish i wouldve bought a nicer truck but i had a price point that i wanted to stick with and i did. Now i wish i wouldve spent a few more thousand for a sport package/lariat because now im stuck trying to upgrade my truck and spending the money anyhow.
Funny how halogen headlights have been just fine for half a century and suddenly now they are crap? Cracks me up. Nothing wrong with halogens. I'm still waiting for the govt to ban these new high intensity headlights for being too dangerous for oncoming traffic. They are ridiculously bright and disrespectful to other drivers. My personal pickup has halogens (work just fine!) but my last rental had LED and I was constantly being flashed by other drivers because the damn things were so bright they thought I wasn't dimmed when we passed. Dumb!
@@peruser155 its kind of like how low definition television was fine for decades but then HD was introduced and watching old resolution videos makes you seem blind or a layer of vaseline was smeered over the camera lense. People get use to the modern technology
@MrInzombia I usually embrace new technological advances in life but there IS a limit in some instances. Blinding oncoming drivers seems ignorant.
I agree the STX grille looks better and that package is definitely a solid value. However, I prefer the additional features of the XLT 302a (sport package) for the price.
I have a 2019 stx and it is really nice. Has everything you could ever want in a truck. You can save your money and buy some nice upgrades like a tonneau cover, exhaust system, tires, rims etc.
True!
Wow..just in a 15 month period a 302a has jumped up $10,000!!! Now it’s about $63,000 for a 302a for the same configuration!
Yeah, prices keep going up.
Going through this today and drove both with the exact same motor and drivetrain. The XLT 302a was better in every way. 💯
👍👍
I'm getting one tomorrow. Loaded 302a and I'm trading my 2021 Lariat Powerboost. Hope I don't regret it...
Any reason why you’re trading the powerboost?
Not as cool looking tho and the extra height of the 20" rims is quite noticeable in the ride and feel. Fashion over form! Plus the sports cloth seats are a nice upgrade over the standard cloth seats if you aren't interested in wanting to pony up for after market leather. Not to mention that the trucks are already too expensive as-is and going up an extra $7k while trading off some features for others isn't ideal for many of us. I get compliments almost daily on my STX. It sounds vain... but you can't put a price on that kind of endorphin boost 😬
@@jadedjay7861 how do you feel about it now after trading in? I heard the power boost is bad ass. I can't imagine you'll like the V8 or eco boost better....
Just got into a 2021 XLT with the 302A package and I can say for certain, after owning a 2010 and a 2017 XLT, it might as well be a lariat. These trucks are so well optioned, even at lower trim levels! The huge screen, zone lighting, power tailgate, drive modes, power and heated seats; it’s all well worth the extra, in my opinion.
You’re absolutely right!
The XLT has so much less then the Lariat I didn't even know it until I went to trade my Lariat for an XLT. They don't even compare!! The Lariat is better in every way. 💯
Biggest difference in lariat now is leather seats , the 302a package with a few options is best bang for your buck
I went with the XLT 302A package and added katskin leather it's a good value that gets close to Lariat . The XLT trim vs. STX is a major upgrade worth the price.
Agree the XLT is much worth it over the STX, huge difference. However, I’m curious if you would’ve been better off just going with a Lariat that already has leather. I swear some of the maxed out 302A F150s at $55K are $5K higher than a base Lariat and the Lariat would have higher resale. Both are nice for sure.
@@rygi23
My loaded supercab 302a was still 5k less than a Lariat and 8k less than a 502a Lariat.
Katzkin can be had for 2k installed acouple of hrs away from me.
Lariat doesn't really have much else i would want....
302a is a must tho....heated seats are something I'll never do without
For me I have the 5.0 with the ten speed transmission. The 302 high package is just icing on the cake.
Crazy the stx had the best grill
And best rims
I just got a 2022 STX 4x4 black with step bars. It has the turbo V6. Love it so far.
Nice!
Best value ever! I got a 2019 brand new, CC 4x4, with steps, rear locking diff, twin turbo motor, tow pckg, for low 30's! Amazing value. Best looking grill in the F150 lineup, full center console, and premium wheels. Hard to beat for sure.
How much did you pay?
Honestly the halogen lights are bright enough and if you can't see using them at night you are blind and shouldn't be driving anyways...
Good point, but people want bright headlights.
...how can you blind oncoming traffic if you don't have the LED? If you want to cause wrecks and headaches you must upgrade your headlights. My favorite is when morons get these headlights and then install the leveling kits without readjusting the headlights to compensate. They may as well stay on bright because dim makes zero difference. You can imagine a deer crossing right at the point of passing an oncoming dufus with this setup. You would never see it. I imagine as time goes on there will be more accidents due to these headlights, and will eventually be banned by govt.
STX wheels look a lot better than the XLT.
I agree
You can get 20s on the XLT.
Love my 2021 XLT Fx4... I do wish it had the stx grille 👍💪
2019 stx love it, only thing id change is power seats, and infotainment , power seats of your a taller guy like me , the sun visorvis a joke you have to squat down to use it, those who know , know!
I'm partial to the STX because I drive one. With that said, the FX4 package is an option on the STX too. If you choose that option, the STX won't say STX it will say FX4.
well done video my friend VERY WELL DONE
Thanks pal
I have been going back and forth on this. If only you could get LED headlamps for the STX, the choice would be easy!
Hopefully the aftermarket comes up with some cool high quality designs! Nothing beats factory quality though.
I've driven vehicles with halogen headlights. They light up just fine. Probably why they've been used for what, 60 years, on EVERY vehicle made? And, I don't piss off oncoming drivers.
I would get a XL it’s just how on earth is there no power adjusting seats 💺. Maybe it’s not a big deal?? Just seems insane to me that, that is not included. Why not throw in crank windows 🪟 😅
I had a2022 stx it was nice but bought a 2023 xlt with 20 inch chrome wheels. and it much nicer more nice upgrades it worth it.
I have a 302a powerboost xlt , I like it , but the stx looks better
Thats why i like fords, those are pretty high payload ratings and they are still pretty high end luxury such as the xlt with 12 inch screen, chevy is second and ram could never do that
Probably worth the extra 7K, the problem is affording either one of them. I just bought a used 2023 STX for 35,500 with right at 14K on the odo, that listed for 52K in 23. The only real issue I have with it is mine does not have any lumbar support. Why would anyone build a car seat today without at least a manual lumbar support? Stupid. One more thing, I cannot check my tire pressure while driving because I cannot load it into the scrolling info screen. That is even dumber than the missing lumbar. Overall I like my stx, but I was a value shopper and I think the STX is more of a value truck than the other packages. But whoever ordered my truck thought they just had to have the blind spot monitoring but no lumbar. I had the blindspot mirror on my Mustang and I prefer it because I don't like relying on technology on the highway.
Can you get the STX with the 360 degree cameras on it if you order it as a option
After watching most of your videos,I think even though I might be wrong,it’s my conclusion that you like 5.0 lol
Good comparison video,great explanation
I think xlt is worth the price
It’s a hard choice for me. The 3.5 and 2.7 are great engines.
@@JVette01 yes those are great choices but knowing people are lazy to keep ‘em maintained where regular or even early oil change is a must,I’d recommend naturally aspirated engine just to avoid big problems later
Why are people so enamored with led lights? I hate meeting them on the highway.
Thank you buddy on all information Q what about bed size “””” ? And hight from tailgate to floor ????
Thanks!
You’re welcome!
Wheels and grill on the STX look far better.
When you try to add stuff to the Lariat it forces you into a higher package and blows the price out of the water and races north of $60k. I just spec'd both.....XLT loaded is as good as a mid grade Lariat for thousands less. The only sucky part is the XLT gets no LEDs in the back except for reverse lights *why Ford????) and the Lariat has the light bending LED headlights. I think the XLT grill is better with sport appearing package that the lariat, + but that is a subjective thing. You can also get a better sound system with the Lariat. So nicely loaded XLT at $57k to a nicely loaded Lariat at $63-65k.
Interesting, that STX has about 2000lb payload. Mine is 1708lbs, crew cab 2.7ecoboost with 3.55 axle.
Could it be just the V8 engine? I know there is a 2.7 Ecoboost max payload option that boosts it 100-200 lbs.
After calculating all my weights when towing my camper: tongue, WDH, people/dog, then I've only got 315 lbs left over. I'm pretty much maxed out when I put my dirtbike and a can of gas back there. That extra few hundred pounds would be nice.
I'm not sure what makes it have such great payload. Maybe it is the V8?
XLT is worth the additional cost, for a daily driver. Great reviews
Thanks!
Went in to look at an STX, left with a 302A fX4 sport. Far better, and only $4-5k more CAD.
👍👍
That fx4 with the sport package is the sweet spot!
Xlt all day
I'll take a loaded XL and save thousands over the XLT
Smart thinking
@@JVette01 yes I really don't know what I'm missing between a loaded XL equipped the same as the base XLT trim for 3k less
Lots of little things, but if you like the XL and are satisfied, that’s great!
@@JVette01 like what exactly? Just curious
@@ESPE2M1 All the things I mentioned in this video
If only they put the interior of the 302a with the exterior styling and black accents of the STX with the better headlights
Yeah that would be cool. The XLT sport package makes it look a lot nicer.
2022 Gets the black appearance package. That will be very nice upgrade I believe.
You would think $54K would get you a leather interior.
I know! You can get a basic lariat that has leather though.
Get a base Lariat for less $$$ than a loaded XLT
You can get leather in an XLT.
If you get the 302a you get more recalls
STX 4x4. If I had to choose. They both seem to be over priced. I am still driving my 2013 power stroke crew cab lariat that cost me 40000.
Fair enough!
2022… stx is 51k. Ugh, hosed. Oh, and dealer mark up. (On a base model) 4K. Wtf
Presidents day earlier this year I got mine for $2500 under MSRP. Shop around to find dealers that aren't doing Mark ups, ear mark them, and them and then when the big holiday sales come around see which dealer has the truck you want and make sure your pre-approved loan is ready and go work over the dealer financing to beat the rate.
Subsscibed.... nice video!
Thanks!
So why spend the extra money
That’s what this video is for
It’s a ford lobo not f150
$9,000 difference here in the Buckeye state on a 5.0.
Wow that's huge
Upgrade? Useless crap is not an upgrade. Its a truck, not a Ferrari. I ordered an XL since I could not delete co pilot on XLT. I do not need help staying in my lane. Maybe the auto makers should just block cell signals while in drive. No need for driver assist then. People wont be able to drive with face in their phone.
Hopefully you didn’t get power windows. Just another thing to break! Don’t need radio either, as your attention should be solely on the road.
Weird, my STX has a button on the wheel to turn lane assist on and off. I do hate lane assist... Except when I'm texting and driving or pounding road beers 🤣 it's really convenient to turn on and off at the push of the button.
I love my STX it's heads and toes sexier than that chrome accented 18" wheeled fugly grilled xlt. And for costing less when the trucks are already outrageously priced I have to say it felt like a win.
Huge price difference between the two
Not when i bought
@@user-fz3sz2dj4r yeah only $5600 difference at my local dealership
Stx is just like a plain xl work truck.
It's true that the STX is the same trim level as the XL base, but it has an upgraded sports which include fantastic 20" rims and very nice cloth seats. It does not look like or feel like a work truck whatsoever and I get a ton of compliments on it both inside and out especially after I added modest running boards and the tailgate insert badge. The quality of the rims cannot be overstated and the interior with the cloth seats and the center console do not feel like a work truck at all. One thing I have that's not in this video is the top glove box compartment is actually open with no door and has really cool f-150 styling on it. It also has all the cruise control and radio control buttons on the steering wheel which as far as I know most other brands work trucks do not include. My buddy has a 2022 xlt that he drives for his company and it cost more than mine and isn't close to as nice as mine. It's weird he has the "upgraded trim" but it didn't have any options added so we end up having the same entertainment console and manual seats but his is way more like a work truck than my base level XL "work truck". He doesn't have the center console, nice cloth seats, or the beautiful 20" rims. And the rims don't just look great, the extra 2" height over the standard 18" wheel is extremely noticeable visually and when driving. It's bizarre how his cost more than mine.
Tldr: this truck is far from being a work truck. It's true that it's not the "premium truck" but to me it's nicer than previous generations lariats. Just add leather seats if you're really pressed for leather, but tbh the cloth is really nice.