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2022 Ford F-450 Super Duty Trims Comparison

2022 F-450 Super Duty trim level differences

The 2022 Ford F-450 Super Duty is a full-size heavy-duty pickup available in six trim levels: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum and Limited. The only engine is a turbocharged 6.7-liter diesel V8 that makes 475 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft of torque. A 10-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive are standard, and four-wheel drive (4WD) is optional.

XL and XLT trims are available in regular- and crew-cab configurations, while the other trims are only available as crew cabs. Either configuration comes with an 8.2-foot bed and dual rear-wheel axle. Of course, a wide range of aftermarket/upfit options exist for all Super Duty models.

XL
The base workhorse of the lineup, the XL comes with:

  • 19.5-inch alloy wheels with commercial tires
  • Limited-slip rear differential
  • Automatic headlights
  • Air conditioning
  • Vinyl seat coverings
  • Vinyl flooring
  • Manually adjustable driver's seat
  • Manual windows and door locks

Tech and driver assistance features include:

  • Integrated trailer brake controller
  • Rearview camera
  • Bluetooth
  • Wi-Fi hotspot (can accommodate up to 10 devices)
  • 4.2-inch central display
  • USB input
  • AM/FM/MP3 four-speaker audio system

XLT
Gains a few extra features, such as:

  • Chrome exterior trim
  • Power-adjustable, heated side mirrors
  • Keyless entry
  • Cruise control
  • Fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitch prep package
  • Power windows and door/tailgate locks
  • 110-volt AC outlet
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Carpeted floors

Ford's Sync 3 infotainment system comes standard and bundles:

  • 8-inch touchscreen display
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Satellite radio
  • Two USB inputs
  • Five-speaker audio system

The XLT also comes with the Co-Pilot360 package of driver assist features, which add:

  • Automatic high beams
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts 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)
  • Forward collision warning (alerts you of a possible collision with the car in front)

Lariat
Picks up where the XLT leaves off with:

  • Chrome step bar
  • Foglights
  • Power-folding and -extending side mirrors
  • Power-sliding rear window
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Power-adjustable pedals
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Leather seating
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • 12-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Sync 4 infotainment system with voice activation
  • 10-speaker premium B&O audio system
  • Rear parking sensors

King Ranch
Offered as a crew cab only, the King Ranch adds Western flair to the F-450 with special exterior and interior trim and distinctive leather upholstery. It also has:

  • Power-remote tailgate release
  • Remote engine start
  • Push-button start
  • Electronic shift-on-the-fly 4WD system
  • Automatic wipers
  • LED box lighting
  • Integrated tailgate step
  • Illuminated running boards
  • Ambient cabin lighting
  • Memory functions (driver's seat, pedals, steering wheel)
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Power-adjustable, heated steering wheel
  • Navigation system
  • Wireless device charging pad
  • Camera-based trailer towing aids
  • Trailer reverse assist

The Platinum trim adds:

  • Satin aluminum grille
  • LED headlights and foglights
  • Built-in tailgate steps
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Power-deploying side steps
  • Premium leather upholstery
  • Heated rear seats

Finally, the top-trim Limited comes exclusively with 4WD and includes:

  • Distinctive grille design
  • Massaging front seats
  • Two-tone leather upholstery
  • Leather-wrapped dashboard and armrests
  • Faux suede headliner
  • Dual-panel sunroof
  • Adaptive steering
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)

Ford offers option packages for each trim. Typically, these make desirable standard features from a higher trim level available on the preceding trim level. Other optional highlights include:

FX4 Off-Road package (all 4WD trims), which offers:

  • Off-road-tuned suspension
  • Hill descent control
  • Transfer case
  • Fuel tank skid plates

Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System with Pro Trailer Backup Assist:

  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the F-450 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Backup assist (dash-mounted knob helps you keep the F-450 and towing trailer aligned while reversing)

Several stand-alone options are also available for various trim levels, such as:

  • Tailgate step
  • Spray-in bedliner
  • Fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailer hitch kits
  • LED bed lighting
  • Enhanced blind-spot warning for trailering
  • Power tap system (can power accessories such as snowplow, pump or compressor using the engine)
  • Supplemental rapid cab heater (quickly heats cabin until diesel engine warms enough to take over)

Which 2022 F-450 Super Duty trim does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend the XLT trim if you're seeking a work-focused heavy-duty truck. The inclusion of an upgraded infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with the Co-Pilot360 suite of safety features, give it a considerable edge over the base XL model. For those who want a luxurious family tow vehicle, the Lariat and Platinum trims are worth consideration.

Compare 2022 F-450 Super Duty trims side-by-side

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Vehicle
F-450 Super Duty XL
F-450 Super Duty XLT
F-450 Super Duty Lariat
F-450 Super Duty King Ranch
F-450 Super Duty Platinum
F-450 Super Duty Limited
Vehicle
XL
6.7L 8cyl Turbodiesel 10A
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Lariat
6.7L 8cyl Turbodiesel 10A
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King Ranch
6.7L 8cyl Turbodiesel 10A
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Platinum
6.7L 8cyl Turbodiesel 10A
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Limited
6.7L 8cyl Turbodiesel 10A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
optional
optional
standard
standard
Parking assistance
optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
vinyl
cloth
leather
premium leather
premium leather
premium leather
Heated seats
Not Available
optional
optional
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
optional
optional
optional
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
four wheel drive
four wheel drive
four wheel drive
Engine power
475 hp @ 2,600 rpm
475 hp @ 2,600 rpm
475 hp @ 2,600 rpm
475 hp @ 2,600 rpm
475 hp @ 2,600 rpm
475 hp @ 2,600 rpm
Engine torque
1,050 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
1,050 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
1,050 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
1,050 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
1,050 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
1,050 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
Engine displacement
6.7 l
6.7 l
6.7 l
6.7 l
6.7 l
6.7 l
Engine configuration
v8
v8
v8
v8
v8
v8
Transmission
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
225/70R19.5
225/70R19.5
225/70R19.5
225/70R19.5
225/70R19.5
225/70R19.5
Wheel size
Wheel type
polished alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
48.0 gal.
48.0 gal.
48.0 gal.
48.0 gal.
48.0 gal.
48.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
Fuel Type
diesel fuel
diesel fuel
diesel fuel
diesel fuel
diesel fuel
diesel fuel
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
8,282 lb.
8,282 lb.
8,282 lb.
8,587 lb.
8,587 lb.
8,587 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
105.9 in.
105.9 in.
105.9 in.
105.9 in.
105.9 in.
105.9 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
96.0 in.
96.0 in.
96.0 in.
96.0 in.
96.0 in.
96.0 in.
Height
82.1 in.
82.1 in.
82.1 in.
82.1 in.
82.1 in.
82.1 in.
Length
266.2 in.
266.2 in.
266.2 in.
266.2 in.
266.2 in.
266.2 in.
Bed Length
8'2”
8'2”
8'2”
8'2”
8'2”
8'2”
Wheelbase
176.0 in.
176.0 in.
176.0 in.
176.0 in.
176.0 in.
176.0 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
40.8 in.
40.8 in.
40.8 in.
40.8 in.
40.8 in.
40.8 in.
Front Leg Room
43.9 in.
43.9 in.
43.9 in.
43.9 in.
43.9 in.
43.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
66.7 in.
66.7 in.
66.7 in.
66.7 in.
66.7 in.
66.7 in.
Rear Head Room
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
Rear Leg Room
43.6 in.
43.6 in.
43.6 in.
43.6 in.
43.6 in.
43.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
65.9 in.
65.9 in.
65.9 in.
65.9 in.
65.9 in.
65.9 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Medium Earth Grey, vinyl
Medium Earth Grey, cloth
Medium Earth Grey (Fleet), vinyl
Medium Earth Grey (Fleet), cloth
Medium Earth Grey, cloth
Baja, leather
Black Onyx, leather
Java, premium leather
Black Onyx/Dark Marsala, premium leather
Black Onyx, premium leather
Navy Pier/Light Slate, premium leather
Exterior
Orange (Fleet)
Green (Fleet)
School Bus Yellow (Fleet)
Green Gem (Fleet)
Yellow (Fleet)
Atlas Blue Metallic
Stone Gray Metallic
Oxford White
Race Red
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Agate Black Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic
Antimatter Blue Metallic
Orange (Fleet)
Green (Fleet)
School Bus Yellow (Fleet)
Green Gem (Fleet)
Yellow (Fleet)
Vermillion Red (Fleet)
Atlas Blue Metallic
Stone Gray Metallic
Oxford White
Race Red
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Agate Black Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic
Antimatter Blue Metallic
Agate Black Metallic/Stone Gray Metallic
Oxford White/Stone Gray Metallic
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat/Stone Gray Metallic
Agate Black Metallic/Carbonized Gray Metallic
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat/Carbonized Gray Metallic
Atlas Blue Metallic
Oxford White/Carbonized Gray Metallic
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat/Carbonized Gray Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic/Carbonized Gray Metallic
Atlas Blue Metallic/Carbonized Gray Metallic
Antimatter Blue Metallic/Carbonized Gray Metallic
Stone Gray Metallic
Oxford White
Race Red
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Agate Black Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic
Antimatter Blue Metallic
Antimatter Blue Metallic/Stone Gray Metallic
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat/Stone Gray Metallic
Agate Black Metallic/Stone Gray Metallic
Oxford White/Stone Gray Metallic
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat/Stone Gray Metallic
Atlas Blue Metallic
Stone Gray Metallic
Oxford White
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Agate Black Metallic
Antimatter Blue Metallic
Antimatter Blue Metallic/Stone Gray Metallic
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat/Stone Gray Metallic
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Agate Black Metallic
Atlas Blue Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic
Antimatter Blue Metallic
Stone Gray Metallic
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Agate Black Metallic
Atlas Blue Metallic
Iconic Silver Metallic