The F-150 is also blessed with comfortable and supportive front seats, and rear-seat accommodations are top-rate, except that the bench's cushion is too low. Flip up the latter, and you obtain a flat load floor for storing big objects inside the cabin, but the sound system's subwoofer is in the way.
Competition
The F-150 SuperCrew XLT 4x4 starts at $38,399, and this $47,199 Lariat tester is equipped with the following options: chrome package, max trailer tow package, skid plates, navigation, power-sliding rear window, tailgate step, box access steps, stowable bed extender and rear view camera. The total invoice climbs to $53,149.
In comparison, here are the prices of the Ford's competitors in crew cab configuration with four-wheel drive:
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS, $36,860
Dodge Ram 1500 SLT, $37,640
GMC Sierra 1500 SL, $36,860
Nissan Titan XE, $37,498
Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7L, $38,625
All models differ slightly in equipment levels and horsepower, but since it's a competitive segment, all are pretty close. However, configuring a Ford, Dodge or GM à la carte can get complicated for those who are not used to it.
Conclusion
From every standpoint except straight-line acceleration and fuel consumption, the 2009 F-150 has all the attributes to please everyone in the market for a full-size pickup. It arguably has the best-finished interior, a smooth ride and lots of convenient gadgets to make life easier. And its towing capacity is the highest in its class.
Do we sound like we're considering the F-150 as the best pickup? A comparison test will have to determine that, and that's something we'll be organizing real soon.
photo:Matthieu Lambert
Competition
The F-150 SuperCrew XLT 4x4 starts at $38,399, and this $47,199 Lariat tester is equipped with the following options: chrome package, max trailer tow package, skid plates, navigation, power-sliding rear window, tailgate step, box access steps, stowable bed extender and rear view camera. The total invoice climbs to $53,149.
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| The 2009 F-150 has all the attributes to please everyone in the market for a full-size pickup. |
In comparison, here are the prices of the Ford's competitors in crew cab configuration with four-wheel drive:
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS, $36,860
Dodge Ram 1500 SLT, $37,640
GMC Sierra 1500 SL, $36,860
Nissan Titan XE, $37,498
Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7L, $38,625
All models differ slightly in equipment levels and horsepower, but since it's a competitive segment, all are pretty close. However, configuring a Ford, Dodge or GM à la carte can get complicated for those who are not used to it.
Conclusion
From every standpoint except straight-line acceleration and fuel consumption, the 2009 F-150 has all the attributes to please everyone in the market for a full-size pickup. It arguably has the best-finished interior, a smooth ride and lots of convenient gadgets to make life easier. And its towing capacity is the highest in its class.
Do we sound like we're considering the F-150 as the best pickup? A comparison test will have to determine that, and that's something we'll be organizing real soon.
photo:Matthieu Lambert
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