2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty Trims Comparison

Four engines are available for the F-350:

• 6.8-liter gas V8 (405 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque)
• 7.3-liter gas V8 (430 hp and 485 lb-ft)
• Turbocharged 6.7-liter diesel-powered V8 (475 hp and 1,050 lb-ft)
• High-output version of the diesel (500 hp and 1,200 lb-ft)

Engine availability depends on the truck's configuration, but all four engines are backed by a 10-speed automatic transmission. Four-wheel drive is either optional or standard, depending on the F-250's trim level.

XL
The base XL is largely sold as a work truck. Though it offers the fewest features in the F-250 lineup, many of the essentials are standard. They include:

• 17-inch steel wheels
• Air conditioning
• Vinyl floor covering and upholstery
• 8-inch infotainment display
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity)
• Connected services with access to a 5G Wi-Fi hotspot
• Trailer hitch receiver and wire harness
• Trailer sway damping (adjusts vehicle brakes to help control trailer movement if a trailer begins to sway)

XLT
The XLT builds off the base XL's features, adding:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Cloth upholstery
• Power-adjustable driver's seat
• Integrated trailer brake controller (allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from the cab)
• Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

Lariat
Adds to the XLT's features with:

• LED headlights
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Heated steering wheel
• Power-adjustable pedals
• Synthetic leather upholstery
• Power-adjustable front passenger seat
• Memory function for front seats
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated rear seats with center console

The Lariat also comes with these tech features:

• Digital instrument panel
• 12-inch touchscreen infotainment display with navigation
• Eight-speaker B&O audio system with subwoofer
• Wireless charging pad
• Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
• Rear automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
• Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the truck and its surroundings in tight parking situations)

King Ranch
Get your hat and boots because this version adds Western-themed flair to the F-250 and builds on the Lariat with:

• Standard four-wheel drive
• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Power tailgate with integrated step
• Power-deployable running boards
• King Ranch-specific leather interior
• 14-speaker B&O audio system
• Massaging front seats
• Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)

The King Ranch also adds several standard safety and driver assistance features:

• Upgraded forward collision mitigation system
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the F-250 and the car in front)
• Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
• Pro Trailer Hitch Assist and Backup Assist (make connecting and reversing a trailer easier)

Platinum
The Platinum trim is similar in features to the King Ranch but without the yippee-ki-yay theme. Changes include:

• Revised exterior trim and styling
• LED taillights
• Platinum-specific leather interior
• Onboard Scales & Smart Hitch (payload and trailer tongue weight monitoring system)

The Platinum Plus package is only available on the range-topping F-250 with the high-output diesel. It makes over the truck outside and in with:

• Satin-chrome exterior trim
• 20-inch dark gray wheels
• Dual-pane sunroof
• Premium leather interior with French stitching
• Upgraded front seats
• Pro Power Onboard (bed-mounted 2-kW electrical outlet for powering external devices)
• Six prewired auxiliary switches

Many features found on the upper trim levels are optional on the lower trims. Other upgrades, depending on which F-250 configuration you choose, include:

• 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
• Limited-slip front differential
• Upgraded suspension with increased ride height
• 18-inch black wheels with off-road tires
• Skid plates
• Revised front air dam with better approach angles
• Off-road running boards
• Rock Crawl driving mode
• Trail Control off-road cruise control