2026 Ford Ranger · Trim vs trim
2026 Ford Ranger XLT vs Lariat: what's the difference?
The Lariat costs $7,880 more. Live Ford before automatic discounts; excludes , paint, taxes and fees. It starts at $43,955, and the XLT at $36,075. The Lariat adds a name-brand sound system, , a and a . It also changes the wheels, tires and touchscreen.
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 | XLT | Lariat |
|---|---|---|
| Tire diameter | XLT31.1″ | Lariat31.1″ |
| Wheel size | XLT17″ | Lariat18″ |
| What | XLT | Lariat |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | XLT17″ Gray-painted aluminum | Lariat18″ Machined aluminum with dark pockets |
| Tires | XLT255/70R17 all-terrain | Lariat255/65R18 all-terrain |
| Touchscreen | XLT10″ SYNC 4A touchscreen | Lariat12″ SYNC 4A touchscreen |
| Audio | XLTNone | LariatB&O 10-speaker sound system |
| What | XLT | Lariat |
|---|---|---|
| Heated power front seats and dual-zone climate control | XLTNot included | LariatYes |
| Heated steering wheel | XLTNot included | LariatYes |
| 360-Degree Camera, adaptive cruise and front parking sensors | XLTNot included | LariatYes |
| Power-sliding rear window | XLTNot included | LariatYes |
The same on both: towing as they come (3,500 lb), best-case payload (1,767 lb), combined mpg (23 mpg), city mpg (21 mpg) and highway mpg (25 mpg).
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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 XLT in the trim list to see what goes away, or add packages to either and watch the drawing change.
The Lariat, as it comes
↑ The answerLariat
$43,955
SuperCrew, 5-ft bed
Lariat
$43,955
SuperCrew, 5-ft bed
- Tow
- lb
- ·
- Payload
- lb
- ·
- Bed
- ft
- ·
- Torque
- lb-ft
- ·
- Max towing
- lb
- Bumper only · add Trailer Tow for 7,500 lb
- Payload, best case
- lb
- Powertrain maximum · options reduce it
- Bed
- ft
- 59.6″ published bed floor
- Torque
- lb-ft
- 270 hp · 2.3L EcoBoost I-4
- Highway mpg
- mpg
- 21 city · 23 combined · EPA estimate
- No Auto 4WD
- No Rear locker
- No Front locker
- No Trail Control
- Has Heated seats
- Has 360° camera
- No 400W outlets
- Has B&O audio
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Packages & options
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Comfort & tech
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What your options change
This is a stock Lariat. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the truck.
- No Auto 4WD
- No Rear locker
- No Front locker
- No Trail Control
- Has Heated seats
- Has 360° camera
- No 400W outlets
- Has B&O audio
- Engine
- 2.3L EcoBoost I-4
- Transmission
- 10-speed SelectShift automatic
- Drive system
- 4x2 rear-wheel drive
- Rear axle
- 3.73 open rear differential
- Suspension
- Independent front, rear leaf springs
- Tires
- 255/65R18 all-terrain
- Touchscreen
- 12″
- Curb weight
- 4,240 lb · minimum base
- GCWR
- 12,370 lb
- GVWR
- 6,050 lb
- Hitch tongue limit
- 350 lb
- Ground clearance
- 9.3″
- Seating
- 5 · SuperCrew
- Bed volume
- 43.5 cu ft
- Power outlets
- 400W system not fitted