2026 Ford Ranger · Trim vs trim
2026 Ford Ranger XLT vs Raptor: what's the difference?
The Raptor costs $21,195 more. Live Ford before automatic discounts; excludes , paint, taxes and fees. It starts at $57,270 with the 3L , and the XLT at $36,075 with the 2.3L EcoBoost . The adds , , a and 11 more things listed below. In all, 15 parts differ, listed below. As they come, it's rated to tow 5,510 lb, 2,010 more than the XLT's 3,500. Its is 1,373 lb, 394 less than the XLT'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 | XLT | Raptor |
|---|---|---|
| Towing, as it comes | XLT3,500 lb | Raptor5,510 lb |
| Payload, best case | XLT1,767 lb | Raptor1,373 lb |
| Combined mpg | XLT23 mpg | Raptor17 mpg |
| City mpg | XLT21 mpg | Raptor16 mpg |
| Highway mpg | XLT25 mpg | Raptor18 mpg |
| Tire diameter | XLT31.1″ | Raptor32.7″ |
| Ground clearance | XLT9.3″ | Raptor10.7″ |
| Approach angle | XLT30.2° | Raptor33.0° |
| Breakover angle | XLT23.0° | Raptor24.2° |
| Departure angle | XLT25.8° | Raptor26.4° |
| What | XLT | Raptor |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | XLT2.3L EcoBoost I-4 | Raptor3L EcoBoost V6 |
| 4x4 system | XLT4x2 rear-wheel drive | RaptorRaptor advanced 4x4 with automatic mode |
| Front axle | XLTNone | RaptorElectronic-locking front differential |
| Rear axle | XLT3.73 open rear differential | Raptor4.27 electronic-locking rear differential |
| Suspension | XLTIndependent front, rear leaf springs | RaptorFOX Live Valve shocks, Watts-link coil-spring rear suspension |
| Wheels | XLT17″ Gray-painted aluminum | Raptor17″ Raptor gray-painted aluminum |
| Tires | XLT255/70R17 all-terrain | RaptorLT285/70R17 all-terrain |
| Fender flares | XLTMolded wheel-lip trim | RaptorRaptor widened fenders and pickup box sides |
| Front bumper | XLTstandard front fascia | Raptorraptor front fascia |
| Rear bumper | XLTstandard rear bumper | Raptorraptor rear bumper |
| Skid plates | XLTNone | RaptorRaptor heavy-duty front and engine skid plates |
| Side steps | XLTNone | RaptorBlack running boards |
| Touchscreen | XLT10″ SYNC 4A touchscreen | Raptor12″ SYNC 4A touchscreen |
| Audio | XLTNone | RaptorB&O 10-speaker sound system |
| AC outlets | XLTNone | RaptorPro Power Onboard – 400 W |
| What | XLT | Raptor |
|---|---|---|
| Heated power front seats and dual-zone climate control | XLTNot included | RaptorYes |
| Heated steering wheel | XLTNot included | RaptorYes |
| 360-Degree Camera, adaptive cruise and front parking sensors | XLTNot included | RaptorYes |
| Power-sliding rear window | XLTNot included | RaptorYes |
| Class IV receiver and 4-/7-pin wiring | XLTNot included | RaptorYes |
| Integrated trailer brake controller | XLTNot included | RaptorYes |
| Pro Trailer Backup Assist | XLTNot included | RaptorYes |
More Ranger answers
- XL vs XLT
- XLT vs Lariat
- Lariat vs Raptor
- XLT vs Raptor
- 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 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