Ford F-150 for Sale: What Buyers Should Know Before They Shop

March 24th, 2026 by

2026 Ford F150 Trim Levels: Complete Guide | Rob Sight Ford

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The F-150 has been America’s best-selling truck for over 40 years. On the North Shore, it is everywhere: on job sites in Hempstead, in driveways in Elmont, parked outside supply houses in Mineola, heading east on the LIE on a Friday afternoon. If you are shopping for one, the hardest part is not deciding whether to buy it. It is figuring out which one to buy. The lineup is wide, the options run deep, and the price range is enormous. This guide breaks it all down so you can walk in knowing exactly what you want.

The 2026 F-150 Lineup: Trims and Starting Prices

The 2026 F-150 comes in eight trim levels. Here is where each one starts before options and destination:

Trim Starting Price
XL $39,330
STX $41,855
XLT $44,695
Lariat $59,560
Tremor $64,915
King Ranch $65,825
Platinum $68,800
Raptor $79,005

One thing worth noting for 2026: Ford made rear-wheel drive standard on the Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum. That dropped base prices on those trims by several thousand dollars compared to 2025. If you want 4WD on any of those three, add $3,800. If you do not need 4WD, you save real money up front.

Also notice the gap between XLT and Lariat. That jump from roughly $45,000 to $60,000 is the biggest price jump in the lineup, and also where the truck changes the most. Understanding what you get on each side of that line is the most important decision you will make.

Which Trim Is Right for You?

XL: The Work Truck

The XL is the base model and it is built for work. You get a 2.7L EcoBoost V6, a 12-inch touchscreen with Ford SYNC 4, Ford Co-Pilot360 safety technology, a Class IV trailer hitch, and 5G connectivity. There are no leather seats or luxury finishes. It is a tool. If you are putting this truck on a job site every day and do not care what the interior looks like, the XL does the job. Starting at $39,330.

STX: A Little More Style, Similar Price

The STX adds 18-inch gloss black wheels, sport cloth seating, and a few appearance upgrades. It runs about $2,500 more than the XL. If you want the work capability of the base truck but want it to look sharper, this is the move. It is not a big upgrade in terms of capability, but the difference in appearance is noticeable.

XLT: The Sweet Spot

The XLT is where most buyers land, and for good reason. It adds chrome bumpers, upgraded seating, a power driver’s seat, LED fog lamps, and access to a wide range of packages. The 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid engine is available here, as is the Max Trailer Tow Package and the FX4 Off-Road Package. If you want a truck that can handle real work and still feel decent on a daily drive from Floral Park or New Hyde Park into the city, the XLT at around $44,695 is hard to beat. The most popular configuration in current inventory is the XLT SuperCrew 4WD at around $51,915.

Lariat: Where Comfort Kicks In

For 2026, the Lariat now comes standard with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6. It also adds leather seats, heated and ventilated front seats, dual-zone climate control, power-folding mirrors, a 360-degree camera, and Ford BlueCruise hands-free highway driving. The jump in price from XLT to Lariat is large, roughly $15,000, but so is the jump in what you get. Contractors who spend long hours behind the wheel and want the truck to feel less like a work truck by the time they get home to Roslyn or Glen Cove often end up here. Starting at $59,560 in rear-wheel drive.

King Ranch and Platinum: Premium Trucks

The King Ranch starts at $65,825 and the Platinum at $68,800, both now in rear-wheel drive as standard. The King Ranch brings premium leather with distinctive stitching and styling. The Platinum steps up the technology with massaging front seats, a B&O sound system, and a head-up display. These are not work trucks in the traditional sense. They are full-featured trucks with luxury interiors. If you are buying this as a daily driver and want the best of everything, either one delivers. Add $3,800 for 4WD on either.

Raptor: Off-Road Only

The Raptor starts at $79,005 and is purpose-built for off-road performance. If your terrain is the Northern State Parkway and a job site in Syosset, you do not need it.

Powertrain Options: Which Engine Should You Pick?

The 2026 F-150 offers six engines. Here are the four most relevant for North Shore buyers.

2.7L EcoBoost V6 — 325 hp / 400 lb-ftStandard on XL and STX. Good power, solid fuel economy, and proven reliability. Tows up to around 9,000 lbs when properly equipped. The right engine if you do not tow regularly or are buying the truck mostly as a daily driver or for lighter work.
5.0L V8 — 400 hp / 410 lb-ftAvailable on XL through Lariat. The traditional F-150 engine. Tows up to around 12,000 lbs, runs without a turbocharger, and sounds the way a truck is supposed to sound. If you tow trailers, boats, or equipment regularly and want a straightforward setup, this is a solid choice.
3.5L EcoBoost V6 — 400 hp / 500 lb-ftStandard on Lariat for 2026, available on XLT and above. Ford’s highest-capacity towing engine, rated up to 13,500 lbs with the Max Trailer Tow Package. If you are pulling heavy equipment between job sites in Westbury or Bethpage, hauling a boat to Northport Harbor, or moving a loaded trailer on a regular basis, this is the engine you want.
3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 — 430 hp / 570 lb-ftAvailable on XLT and above. The PowerBoost combines the 3.5L EcoBoost with an electric motor. It is the most powerful engine in the lineup, has the best fuel economy of the big engines, and comes with Ford’s Pro Power Onboard generator, which puts up to 7.2 kW of power right from the bed. For contractors running tools on a site in Port Washington or Manhasset, that is a real working advantage. The trade-off is a higher upfront cost, roughly $3,000 to $4,000 more than the standard 3.5L EcoBoost. For anyone sitting in stop-and-go traffic on the LIE every morning, the hybrid pays back in fuel savings faster than it would on open road driving.

Cab and Bed: Getting the Configuration Right

The F-150 comes in three cab styles.

Regular Cab: Two doors. Built for pure work use. Rare on the North Shore outside of fleet situations.

SuperCab: Two full doors up front, two smaller rear doors. More interior space than a regular cab. Good if you occasionally carry passengers but mostly use the back seat for gear and storage.

SuperCrew: Four full-size doors, full rear seat. This is what most buyers in Great Neck, Port Washington, and the surrounding towns choose. It works for families, for carrying a crew to a job site, and for daily driving. If you are not sure, get the SuperCrew.

Bed length: The SuperCrew is available with a 5.5-foot or 6.5-foot bed. Most buyers choose the 5.5-foot because it is easier to manage in tight driveways and parking situations. If you regularly haul long materials that cannot be secured in a shorter bed, the 6.5-foot is worth it.

The F-150 on the North Shore: What You Should Know

A few things worth thinking about before you buy if you are based in Great Neck or anywhere along the North Shore.

Driveways and parking: The F-150 SuperCrew with a 5.5-foot bed is about 231 inches long overall, just over 19 feet. A lot of driveways in Great Neck, Manhasset, and Roslyn are tight. Measure yours before you commit to a longer configuration. The SuperCrew with the 5.5-foot bed is the most manageable option if space is a concern.

The LIE and Northern State: The F-150 handles highway driving well. It is a full-size truck, so you feel it in tight merge situations around the Van Wyck or the Queens-Nassau border, but it is not difficult to drive. Drivers who commute regularly from the North Shore into the city tend to find the PowerBoost hybrid pays for itself in fuel savings on stop-and-go traffic faster than it would anywhere else.

Contractors and tradespeople: The F-150 has been the choice for North Shore contractors for a long time, and for good reason. The towing and payload numbers are real. With the right package, you can pull up to 13,500 lbs and carry over 2,000 lbs in the bed. The Pro Power Onboard generator on PowerBoost models means you can run tools without bringing a separate generator to a site in Hicksville or Uniondale. If you are replacing a truck you have been working out of for years, the XLT or Lariat with a towing package covers most professional needs without going into King Ranch or Platinum territory.

Maintenance tip: North Shore winters are hard on trucks. This guide covers F-150 wiper blade sizes from 2010 through 2025 if you need it for an older truck while you are shopping.

Shop F-150 at Biener Ford in Great Neck

Biener Ford is located at 661 Northern Blvd in Great Neck, right off the main corridor that connects the North Shore to the rest of Nassau. Easy to get to from Port Washington, Manhasset, Roslyn, New Hyde Park, and Great Neck itself. The facility is state-of-the-art, the F-150 inventory is updated regularly, and the team works with buyers from all over the North Shore every day. No hidden fees, no runaround.

View the current F-150 inventory here and reach out with any questions about what is in stock.

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FAQ: Ford F-150 on Long Island

What is the best F-150 trim for a contractor on the North Shore?

For most contractors, the XLT or Lariat with the Max Trailer Tow Package covers everything you need. The XLT gives you a capable truck at a fair price. The Lariat adds comfort if you spend long hours in the cab driving between jobs in Hicksville, Mineola, or across Nassau. Either one with the 3.5L EcoBoost handles serious towing and hauling without going into King Ranch or Platinum price territory.

What is the difference between the 2.7L and 3.5L EcoBoost?

The 2.7L is a smaller turbocharged V6 rated at 325 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. It is efficient and capable for most daily driving and light to moderate towing. The 3.5L EcoBoost is rated at 400 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque with a max tow rating of up to 13,500 lbs. If you tow heavy loads regularly, the 3.5L is worth the upgrade.

Is the F-150 PowerBoost hybrid worth it on the North Shore?

For most North Shore buyers, yes. The PowerBoost costs about $3,000 to $4,000 more but gives you better fuel economy, more power, and the Pro Power Onboard generator in the bed. Stop-and-go traffic on the LIE helps the hybrid system recover energy more efficiently than open highway driving, so the fuel savings add up faster here than in most other markets. For contractors who run power tools on site, it is a practical upgrade that pays for itself.

What cab and bed configuration is best for Great Neck and the surrounding area?

Most buyers in Great Neck, Port Washington, and Manhasset choose the SuperCrew with a 5.5-foot bed. Four full doors make it practical for families and crews, and the 5.5-foot bed is easier to manage in tight driveways and village parking lots than the 6.5-foot option. If you regularly haul long materials, step up to the 6.5-foot bed.

What is new on the 2026 F-150 compared to 2025?

The biggest change for 2026 is that rear-wheel drive is now available on the Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum trims. This dropped base prices on those three models by several thousand dollars compared to 2025. There are also new exterior colors and updated appearance packages across several trims.

Does the F-150 fit in a typical North Shore driveway?

The SuperCrew with a 5.5-foot bed is about 231 inches long, just over 19 feet. Some driveways in Great Neck and Manhasset handle that fine, others are tighter. Measure before you buy. The SuperCrew with the 5.5-foot bed is the most practical configuration for most situations around here.

Where can I buy a 2026 Ford F-150 near Great Neck?

Biener Ford in Great Neck carries new F-150 inventory and serves buyers from Port Washington to Westbury and everywhere in between. Browse the current inventory online or contact the team directly to ask about availability and pricing.

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