2026 Ford F-150 · Trim vs trim · SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed

2026 Ford F-150 Lariat vs Platinum: what's the difference?

The Platinum costs $9,240 more. It starts at $68,800 as a , 5.5-ft bed, and the Lariat at $59,560. The Platinum adds a , the and . It also changes the , wheels and tires.

Lariat$59,560
Platinum$68,800

What changes, as they come

Numbers
WhatLariatPlatinum
Tire diameterLariat30.5″Platinum33.0″
Wheel sizeLariat18″Platinum20″
Parts
WhatLariatPlatinum
Rear axleLariat3.31 rear axlePlatinum3.55 electronic-locking rear axle
WheelsLariat18" painted aluminumPlatinum20" gloss ebony black wheels
TiresLariat265/60R18 all-seasonPlatinum275/60R20 all-season
Side stepsLariatNonePlatinum6" black step bars
Equipment
WhatLariatPlatinum
Tailgate step, work surface and box lightingLariatNot includedPlatinumYes
Tow/Haul package equipmentLariatNot includedPlatinumYes
Integrated trailer brake controllerLariatNot includedPlatinumYes

The same on both: towing as they come (10,600 lb), best-case payload (2,440 lb), city mpg (17 mpg) and highway mpg (25 mpg).

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The Platinum SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed, as it comes

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Platinum

$68,800

SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed

5.5 FT BED33.0″ TIRE145.4″ WHEELBASE
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Payload
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Bed
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Torque
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Appearance

What your options change

This is a stock Platinum. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the truck.

  • No 4x4
  • No Auto 4WD
  • Has Locking rear diff
  • Has Tow/Haul pkg
  • No Max Tow axle
  • No Pro Power
  • No Hybrid
  • No Off-road pkg
  • No Beadlock-capable
Engine
3.5L V6 · 382 hp
Rear axle
3.55 e-locking
Drive
4x2
Tires
275/60R20
GCWR
16,500 lb
City / hwy
17 / 25 mpg
Pro Power
0.4 kW
Wheelbase
145.4″

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