Which full-size truck should you buy in 2025: F-150 or Ram 1500? That’s what we’re here to discuss. Both are titans in the truck world, but which one is the best bet for you? We’ll take a look at some specs and some features to see which is the best one.
Key takeaways
- If you’re a handyman wanting something cheap and capable, then the F-150 XL is what you need.
- The F-150 comes with more engine options, giving you more choice for towing capacity, and fuel economy.
- Each of the models recommended trims have a similar price.
No, the F-150 won’t be seeing a redesign in 2025. While this may seem like a bad thing, it really isn’t. The F-150 saw a ton of new features and changes in the year prior. Some of these include Blue Cruise hands-free driving, a head-up display and a 12-inch infotainment screen. Ford didn’t want to add new features just for the sake of it, making the price go up even higher, when the current build of the truck is satisfactory until major new tech comes out.
What are the trims for the 2025 Ford F-150?
The F-150 comes in 8 trims for you to pick from. The trims that you can find for the 2025 F-150 are:
- XL starting at $38,810
- STX starting at $42,015
- XLT starting at $45,695
- Lariat starting at $63,360
- Tremor starting at $64,915
- King Ranch starting at $74,905
- Platinum starting at $74,905
- Raptor starting at $79,005
Being that there's a lot of options to pick from, the experts at Car and Driver gave their recommendation. This is the Lariat trim. The Lariat comes standard with automatic full-time four-wheel drive and the proven 5.0-liter V-8, but the twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 is a no-cost option. Making it the “best mix of features and affordability.”
What are the trims for the 2025 Ram 1500?
The Ram 1500 has 10 trims. The 1500 starts at $40,275 and can be found in 10 trims. The trims are:
- Tradesman starting at $40,275
- Tradesman HFE starting at $41,060
- Big Horn starting at $45,230
- Warlock starting at $54,505
- Laramie starting at $60,030
- Rebel starting at $64,440
- RHO starting at $69,995
- Limited starting at $75,450
- Limited Longhorn starting at $76,445
- Tungsten starting at $87,320
Being that there's a few trims to pick from, the one that the experts at Car and Driver think is the go to is the Rebel, mainly for its off-road prowess. Interestingly, the F-150 offers two off-road focused trims the Tremor and the powerful Raptor. So with the F-150 there’s a rugged choice for every price range.
When can you order a 2025 Ford F-150?
You can order a 2025 F-150 today! If you’re wanting an F-150, it’s out on dealership lots, ready for you to come on by. Being that there’s a few engines for you to pick from, it’s best you should know about them beforehand.
- The first engine is the 2.7L EcoBoost V6, producing 325 horsepower, and 400 lb-ft of torque. This engine can tow up to 13,100 pounds. This engine has an EPA combined 21 MPG.
- The next engine is the 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6. Getting 430 horsepower, and 570 lb-ft of torque. Able to tow up to 12,700 pounds. This engine has an EPA combined 23 MPG.
- The third engine is a 5.0L V8, producing 400 horsepower, and 410 lb-ft of torque. This engine has a maximum tow rating of 13,000 pounds. This engine has an EPA combined 19 MPG.
- The last engine for the majority of the lineup is the 3.5L EcoBoost V6. Producing 400 horsepower, as well as 500 lb-ft of torque. This engine can tow 13,500 pounds. This engine has an EPA combined 20 MPG.
When can you order a 2025 Ram 1500?
You can order the Ram 1500 today. The Ram 1500 comes in a number of trims, with a number of engines. We’ve already covered the trims, now it’s on to the engines.
- The first engine is the 3.6L V6, producing 305 horsepower. This engine has an EPA estimated 22 MPG combined.
- The next engine is the 3.0L I6 Hurricane, producing 420 horsepower, and 469 lb-ft of torque. This engine has a max towing capacity of 11,560 pounds. It also has an EPA estimated 21 MPG combined.
- With the high output version of this engine, you will find that this now gets 540 horsepower, but falls even further in MPG. Having an EPA estimated 17 MPG combined.
For the Ram 1500 line, the most you can tow is 11,560 pounds, making the best engine the Hurricane for power and the 3.6L V6 for fuel economy.
While the fuel economy is similar for both models, the towing capacity of the F-150 crushes the 1500. Making the F-150 being the best choice for a work truck as well as a daily driver.
Summary
If you want the best, then it has to be the F-150, coming with better specs and prices. If you want to check one out in person, then come see us at Jarrett Ford in Charlotte County!