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2016 Ford F-150 Buying Guide Flow Chart

Buying a Ford F-150 can get complicated. There are so many trim levels and option packages that your head will spin. This page is designed to help you see what changes as you go from one trim level to the next. We also detail some of the popular special option packages.

You will start at the top with the base "XL" trim level. As you follow the page down, you will see what is added to each trim level and what options are taken away.

The base "XL" trim level is your basic work truck and for 2016 the starting MSRP is $26,430. At this trim level, all engine options and cab sizes are available for an additional charge.

XL - Base Price $26,430

Major Available XL Option Packages:

• Equipment Group 101A - Includes power windows, power door locks, flip key and integrated keyless entry, power tailgate lock, perimeter alarm, illuminated entry, manual folding power adjustable mirrors, AM/FM radio with CD player, MyKey, 4.2" productivity screen with compass, SYNC, Cruise Control, BoxLink

XLT - Base Price $31,790

Major Available XLT Option Packages:

• Equipment Group 301A - Includes 8 way power driver seat with power lumbar and manual passenger seat, 4.2" productivity screen, manual folding power adjustable heated side view mirrors turn signal and auto dimming, auto dimming rear view mirror, leather wrapped steering wheel, rear view camera with Dynamic Hitch Assist, power adjustable pedals, rear under seat storage, class IV trailer hitch, SiriusXM satellite radio
• Equipment Group 302A - Includes 4.2" productivity screen, manual folding power adjustable heated side view mirrors turn signal and auto dimming, auto dimming rear view mirror, leather wrapped steering wheel, rear view camera with Dynamic Hitch Assist, power adjustable pedals, rear under seat storage, class IV trailer hitch, SiriusXM satellite radio, remote start system, 10 way power driver seat with power lumbar passenger and driver, heated front seats, reverse sensing system, SYNC 3, 110V/400W power outlet, power sliding rear view window with privacy glass and defroster, LED box lighting, 18" chrome-like PVD wheels, 265/60R18 BSW all-season tires (4x2), 275/65R18 OLW all-terrain tires (4x4), chrome billet grille style and surround, chrome door and tailgate handles, chrome front hooks (4x4), chrome single tip exhaust, chrome step bars

LARIAT - Base Price $39,950

Major Available Lariat Option Packages:

• Equipment Group 501A - Includes BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with cross-traffic alert, remote start system, remote tailgate release, reverse sensing system, LED side-mirror spotlights, PowerFold side power adjustable heated mirrors (with turn signal, memory, driver's side auto-dimming feature and high intensity LED security approach lamps), 100V/400W power outlet, universal garage door opener
• Equipment Group 502A - Includes BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with cross-traffic alert, remote start system, remote tailgate release, reverse sensing system, LED side-mirror spotlights, PowerFold side power adjustable heated mirrors (with turn signal, memory, driver's side auto-dimming feature and high intensity LED security approach lamps), 100V/400W power outlet, universal garage door opener, heated/cooled leather-trimmed bucket seats with 10-way power driver and front passenger seats (including power lumbar, memory feature and flow-through console with floor shifter), audio system from sony with HD Radio, SiriusXM satellite radio, voice-activated navigation system, heated steering wheel, heated rear seats (SuperCrew only), power tilt/telescoping steering column with memory, quad-beam LED headlamps and LED taillamps, automatic high-beams with rain sensing windshield wipers, 18" chrome-like PVD wheels, 265/60R18 BSW all-season tires (4x2), 275/65R18 OWL all-terrain tires (4x4), chrome angular step bars, chrome front tow hooks (4x4 only), chrome single-tip exhaust, chrome three-bar style grille with chrome surround

King Ranch - Base Price $49,935

Major Available King Ranch Option Packages:

• Equipment Group 601A - Includes Tailgate step with tailgate lift assist, BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with cross-traffic alert, Multi-contour driver and front passenger seating, Inflatable rear safety belts, Power-deployable running boards, Automatic high-beams with rain-sensing windshield wipers, 20-inch machined aluminum wheels with Light Caribou painted pockets and Caribou wheel ornaments with King Ranch logo, 275/55R20 BSW all-season tires (4x2), 275/55R20 OWL all-terrain tires (4x4)

Platinum - Base Price $52,400

Major Available Platinum Option Packages:

• Equipment Group 701A - Lane Keeping System, 360° camera with split-view display, Dynamic hitch assist, Adaptive cruise control and collision warning with brake support, Tailgate step with tailgate lift assist

Limited - Base Price $58,770

Other Options

We have only highlighted the trim levels and major option packages. There are other standalone options that you can get as well. Some of them are only available on selected trim levels. You will have to decide if you want any of these other options and if they are worth the price.

Getting a Good Deal on Your New 2016 F-150

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