Used 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab Trims Comparison

The F-250 Super Duty, depending on the configuration, is available with three powertrains:

• 6.2-liter gasoline V8 (385 horsepower, 430 lb-ft of torque) paired with a six-speed automatic transmission
• 7.3-liter gasoline V8 (430 hp, 475 lb-ft) paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission
• 6.7-liter turbocharged-diesel V8 (475 hp, 1,050 lb-ft) that's also paired with a 10-speed automatic.

XL
The base F-250 Super Duty XL is a spartan beast intended for work-truck duty. Standard features include:

• Black-painted steel bumpers
• Black plastic exterior trim
• 17-inch steel wheels
• 4.2-inch center display screen
• One USB-C port
• FordPass Connect (includes remote services and onboard Wi-Fi)
• Vinyl floor covering and upholstery
• 40/20/40-split bench seat
• Manual windows
• Manual-folding mirrors

XLT
The XLT is a big step up in terms of refinement over the base XL. Besides all of the XL's features, the XLT trim comes with:

• Chrome bumpers and grille
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
• Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
• Heated exterior mirrors
• 8-inch touchscreen display with available navigation
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
• Two USB-C ports
• Carpeted floor and cloth upholstery
• Power windows and door locks
• Two 110-volt household-style outlets
• Integrated trailer brake controller (allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from the cab)

Lariat
The Lariat is only available as an extended-cab or crew-cab truck. It includes all the XLT's features and adds:

• Power-folding tow mirrors
• Power-sliding rear window
• Rear parking sensors
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• 11-speaker B&O audio system
• 8-inch instrument cluster screen
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Leather upholstery
• Power-adjustable front seats

King Ranch
The crew cab-only King Ranch adds a Western flair to the F-250 Super Duty. It includes all Lariat content plus:

• LED bed lighting
• Remote tailgate release
• Remote start
• King Ranch-specific leather interior
• Keyless entry with push-button start

Platinum
Ford keeps layering on the premium features with the Platinum trim. Standard equipment includes:

• Body-colored bumpers and mirrors
• LED headlights
• 20-inch wheels
• Massaging and ventilated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Ford and the car in front)

Limited
The top-tier Limited trim turns up the premium feel even further. Additions include:

• Standard four-wheel drive
• Two-tone leather upholstery
• Moonroof
• Suede headliner and wood interior trim
• Premium two-tone leather upholstery

Many features found on the upper trim levels are optional on the lower trims. Other options, depending on the trim level, include:

• Trailer Tow High Capacity with Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System and Pro Trailer Backup Assist package
• Lane keeping alert (warns you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
• Upgraded axle
• Increased tow capacity
• Trailer backup assist (knob-based steering controller to make reversing with a trailer easier)
• 360-degree camera (gives you a top-down view of the F-250 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
• FX4 Off-Road package
• Hill descent control
• Off-road shock absorbers
• Transfer case and fuel-tank skid plates
• Tremor Off-Road package
• Locking rear differential
• Front limited-slip differential
• Upgraded suspension with increased ride height
• 18-inch wheels with off-road tires
• Lane keeping alert
• Skid plates
• Revised bumpers with better approach angles
• Rock and Trail Crawl modes