2026 Ford Ranger · Trim vs trim
2026 Ford Ranger Lariat vs Raptor: what's the difference?
The Raptor costs $13,315 more. Live Ford before automatic discounts; excludes , paint, taxes and fees. It starts at $57,270 with the 3L , and the Lariat at $43,955 with the 2.3L EcoBoost . The adds , , a and seven more things listed below. In all, 13 parts differ, listed below. As they come, it's rated to tow 5,510 lb, 2,010 more than the Lariat's 3,500. Its is 1,373 lb, 394 less than the Lariat's 1,767.
Our Ranger data has all four US 2026 , all published retail engine/drive branches, and core equipment, towing, , convenience, technology, and appearance . It doesn't have paint, fleet/emissions configurations, dealer , accessory wheel/tire alternatives, minor comfort choices and option-adjusted weight ratings yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.
What changes, as they come
| What | Lariat | Raptor |
|---|---|---|
| Towing, as it comes | Lariat3,500 lb | Raptor5,510 lb |
| Payload, best case | Lariat1,767 lb | Raptor1,373 lb |
| Combined mpg | Lariat23 mpg | Raptor17 mpg |
| City mpg | Lariat21 mpg | Raptor16 mpg |
| Highway mpg | Lariat25 mpg | Raptor18 mpg |
| Tire diameter | Lariat31.1″ | Raptor32.7″ |
| Wheel size | Lariat18″ | Raptor17″ |
| Ground clearance | Lariat9.3″ | Raptor10.7″ |
| Approach angle | Lariat30.2° | Raptor33.0° |
| Breakover angle | Lariat23.0° | Raptor24.2° |
| Departure angle | Lariat25.8° | Raptor26.4° |
| What | Lariat | Raptor |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Lariat2.3L EcoBoost I-4 | Raptor3L EcoBoost V6 |
| 4x4 system | Lariat4x2 rear-wheel drive | RaptorRaptor advanced 4x4 with automatic mode |
| Front axle | LariatNone | RaptorElectronic-locking front differential |
| Rear axle | Lariat3.73 open rear differential | Raptor4.27 electronic-locking rear differential |
| Suspension | LariatIndependent front, rear leaf springs | RaptorFOX Live Valve shocks, Watts-link coil-spring rear suspension |
| Wheels | Lariat18″ Machined aluminum with dark pockets | Raptor17″ Raptor gray-painted aluminum |
| Tires | Lariat255/65R18 all-terrain | RaptorLT285/70R17 all-terrain |
| Fender flares | LariatMolded wheel-lip trim | RaptorRaptor widened fenders and pickup box sides |
| Front bumper | Lariatstandard front fascia | Raptorraptor front fascia |
| Rear bumper | Lariatstandard rear bumper | Raptorraptor rear bumper |
| Skid plates | LariatNone | RaptorRaptor heavy-duty front and engine skid plates |
| Side steps | LariatNone | RaptorBlack running boards |
| AC outlets | LariatNone | RaptorPro Power Onboard – 400 W |
| What | Lariat | Raptor |
|---|---|---|
| Class IV receiver and 4-/7-pin wiring | LariatNot included | RaptorYes |
| Integrated trailer brake controller | LariatNot included | RaptorYes |
| Pro Trailer Backup Assist | LariatNot included | RaptorYes |
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- Four-wheel drive
- Automatic 4A four-wheel drive
- An electronic locking rear differential
- An electronic locking front differential
- The FX4 Off-Road Package
- Heated front seats
- A 360-Degree Camera
- A power moonroof
- B&O audio
- 400W Pro Power Onboard
- A factory Class IV trailer receiver
- An integrated trailer brake controller
- Ventilated front seats
Build your own
Switch to the Lariat in the trim list to see what goes away, or add packages to either and watch the drawing change.
The Raptor, as it comes
↑ The answerRaptor
$57,270
SuperCrew, 5-ft bed
Raptor
$57,270
SuperCrew, 5-ft bed
- Tow
- lb
- ·
- Payload
- lb
- ·
- Bed
- ft
- ·
- Torque
- lb-ft
- ·
- Max towing
- lb
- Raptor · 550-lb receiver tongue limit
- Payload, best case
- lb
- Powertrain maximum · options reduce it
- Bed
- ft
- 59.6″ published bed floor
- Torque
- lb-ft
- 405 hp · 3L EcoBoost V6
- Highway mpg
- mpg
- 16 city · 17 combined · EPA estimate
- Has Auto 4WD
- Has Rear locker
- Has Front locker
- Has Trail Control
- Has Heated seats
- Has 360° camera
- Has 400W outlets
- Has B&O audio
Choose a trim
Packages & options
Engine & drive
Off-road
What your options change
This is a stock Raptor. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the truck.
- Has Auto 4WD
- Has Rear locker
- Has Front locker
- Has Trail Control
- Has Heated seats
- Has 360° camera
- Has 400W outlets
- Has B&O audio
- Engine
- 3L EcoBoost V6
- Transmission
- 10-speed SelectShift automatic
- Drive system
- Raptor advanced 4x4 with automatic mode
- Rear axle
- 4.27 electronic-locking rear differential
- Suspension
- FOX Live Valve shocks, Watts-link coil-spring rear suspension
- Tires
- LT285/70R17 all-terrain
- Touchscreen
- 12″
- Curb weight
- 5,363 lb · minimum base
- GCWR
- 11,465 lb
- GVWR
- 6,790 lb
- Hitch tongue limit
- 550 lb
- Ground clearance
- 10.7″
- Seating
- 5 · SuperCrew
- Bed volume
- 43.5 cu ft
- Power outlets
- Pro Power Onboard · 400 W