2019 Ford Ranger Lariat / XLT FX4 | Side by Side Comparison!

[@davelewis6451]

The gauge cluster is different between the two trim levels. Should be mentioned. I actually just bought the exact same Red Pepper truck! I love it.

[@albertmcfry6322]

Dave,that red pepper color is very nice. Looking at rangers as well as new 2022 frontier!

[@TheWersiman]

I own a Lariat and find it a very nice driving vehicle. Something often missed by salesman are the rain sensing wipers found on the Lariat. They are really handy and work great. Depending on how hard it’s raining the wipers adjust automatically wiping faster or slower.

[@Musket-uq9rg]

I bought a sport model, for what I do I really couldn't justify the cost difference in getting a 4x4 or the Lariat. I love it!

[@silentwatcher8893]

How do you like it? I live in the south and don’t go off road . I’m thinking about getting the base model 4x2 myself .

[@firstnamelastname3558]

I bought one Ford Ranger in my life, so far. It was brand new in 1994, and it cost me about $11.5K. It was a single cab, manual transmission, manual windows, no air conditioning. The one I want now costs $45K. Haha.

[@pahuntnut]

Jeffrey Ventura inflation plus 26 years

[@scantu2681]

You forgot to mention that the Lariat has a push to start and the XLT you turn it on with a key. But over all you did a great job keep up the hard work.

[@willie9397]

love the ranger I want one in magnetic color with fx4 ebony interior

[@johnnyrivera1553]

At least they are smart on keeping the manual e brake.👍 That has work excellent since 1928. 😉

[@xboxgamer333]

I ordered the 2020 with FX2 sport package..... take delivery on july 20th..... cant freakin wait!!!!

[@JustinKelly]

Congrats!

[@timothycook2917]

It's important to keep in mind not all the Lariats have the B&O 10-speaker audio system (4 regular speakers, 4 tweeters and 2 subwoofers, plus amp). The trim levels below Lariat have 6-speakers and no external amp.

[@krehbein]

Yeah it’s part of 501a. I bought a lariat with the B&O system and couldn’t be happier, sounds really nice with a decent amount of bass. Never had a truck that sounded this good 😄😄😄

[@Eulsam_FZ]

Was not impressed with the system when test driving one. Ended up installing a shallow mount 10 behind the seats in my XLT. Have plans this summer to replace the door speakers and add 2 tweeters.

[@matthew197735]

2020 XLT doesn't automatically heated ,sets powered set power folding mirrors and leather rap

[@paulpeters5199]

I bought one in December and I love it super cab model XLT fx4 and the ingot silver and couldn't be happier with it

[@xboxgamer333]

Nice, I ordered mine in april, XLT with FX2 package..... take delivery in july.... also same color..... would love to see a pic

[@paulpeters5199]

@@xboxgamer333 mine is the ingot silver color

[@jasonsteiner5460]

Something you never said in this video that both of these Ford Rangers being that they have FX4 package they come equipped with a locking rear differential

[@oocombz]

I love my XLT FX4 it's a blast to drive. Though after seeing all the sweet colors it comes in I wish I wouldn't have bought plan ole black. lol

[@Oakleyworld]

Black never goes out of style, its a safe bet 👍

[@oocombz]

@@Oakleyworld That's a good point too. I had an F-150 before I bought the Ranger and it was a color Ford called magnetic metallic and that color was nice because it didn't show dirt or dust.

[@bleu_chzst924]

Literally feel the exact same way about my black truck. Any color but black 🤷‍♂️

[@bluecollarmark]

I’ll take the XL with 4X4, that’s it. Bare bones. Oh, don’t forget the slide rear window. 😎

[@revilsdr]

I have a 2021XLT SPORT it’s a nice little ride. If you shop around most dealerships have XLT‘s with nice add-ons that get it close to lariat spec without leather at around 35k. The xlt sport package is a great option if you don’t plan to heavy off-road and still has amazing ground clearance. You have to decide what you can live without some of the features I didn’t really need and saved me about 8k. I really wouldn’t spend more than that on this truck otherwise go with a full-size F150 the mpg isn’t that much different.

[@jetpipe28]

Wish they would make one with a sunroof!

[@66skate]

That and memory seat are whats keeping me from considering the Ranger.

[@davidklimmek3192]

@@66skate after realizing how good these trucks are... I can love without it. Love my Ranger XLT FX4!

[@brad4527]

@@davidklimmek3192 I would definitely have one installed, I loved that in all my Nissan trucks, the sliding back window is good, but there is nothing life the sunroof

[@bobp284]

You only need the FX4 package if you are doing off-road a lot. Add the Sport package or the 302A package to the XLT and you get all that black trim as well as 8 way power passenger seat and some other features as well.

[@allenmixer134]

Got mine last year. XLT sport was good enough for me lol. Level kit or lift kit is important too. I realize that the front was a little bit lower

[@andrewrussell360]

May be for better gas mileage

[@davidcox2197]

I was pretty interested in a new Ranger til I came to the fuel tank size. Can't find a larger replacement fuel tank for the truck either, Towing a travel trailer 18 gal tank is not enough. 23 would be ok. Dobinson makes some awesome aftermarket HD rear leaf spring for the new Ranger, they add up to 880 lb extra capacity over oem rear springs.

[@JustinKelly]

I think the largest mid size truck fuel tank is in the Jeep Gladiator at 22 gallons. It is too bad because 18 is very small for this type of vehicle.

[@Android_Warrior]

Wish they would make one with Manual Transmission!

[@snakeph]

Android Man unfortunately the 6 speed manual is only available overseas...

[@Android_Warrior]

@@snakeph : 😢 😭😢 😭

[@genrieekan]

Also on the black appearance package comes with matching scuff plates

[@pmaint1]

Just a note the xlt has the keyed ignition and the lariat is keyless. Lots of differences and features with the keyless system.

[@Aceinfinity-le8zc]

Such as ?

[@pmaint1]

Such as remote start, the keyless sytem allows you too monitor and start your truck and change settings, heat, a/c put windows up or down check fuel level basically anything that you can do inside the truck you can do from your cell phone.

[@Aceinfinity-le8zc]

@@pmaint1 oh wow I didn’t know that ! I have an xlt but would have went with the lariat had I known that !! My app lets me do basic stuff but that’s all.

[@brad4527]

@@pmaint1 I have that function on my crappy Sonata2018 lol. it even will auto start 100 miles away,believe or not, I started the car from my house In NJ down the shore and my wife drove it up to work In North Jersey 100 miles away, then when she was getting ready to leave I remotely started it up to warm it up for her in the winter drive back home! That option blew me away, so I too would by the Lariat, it's with the extr penny!

[@mikesmyth1980]

Is there any difference between the monitors with the xlt and the lariat?

[@genius-no5sl]

I like them both but the lariat has leather and a kickin stereo .but the xlt has the black out package and that looks the best

[@randomhobbyist99]

One thing to notice that the Lariat has a digital gauge cluster with additional 4x4 features. Haven’t seen any reviews mention it.

[@JustinKelly]

Is it optional?

[@randomhobbyist99]

Justin Kelly I don’t think it is. I think the digital cluster from the fusion is only available on the lariat. Honestly with the current rebates it’s worth getting the lariat over the xlt. I see them at my local dealerships going as low as 32k and 34k with the fx4 package/sport.

[@ocallaghanm5]

Great review. Well done.

[@JustinKelly]

Thank you!

[@moeelzein533]

Hey man I’m about to get my first truck and these 2 were my options. Your video was the most helpful. I had a question... which truck would you prefer because it’s a solid price difference, I really wanted leather seats but if that’s pretty much the biggest difference I might just get the STX. Thank you

[@JustinKelly]

Well I am not an expert on Ford vehicles but after taking a quick look on the website there are a few differences other than leather seats. It looks like the LED headlights, rain sensing wipers, body color pieces on the outside, leather seats, and sound system are going to be most the differences. Ford has a good comparison tool on their website actually where you can view the differences only. If you can live without all those things then the XLT might be the best option.

[@moeelzein533]

Justin Kelly ! Thanks for the reply man! Okay so I was looking a lot into the XLT and it might just be my pick, I’m thinking about buying the truck instead of Leasing, and for that reason I’m able to be able to upgrade my truck so I think I’m going with the XLT. The Lariat looks very nice and looks more of Beefy truck. But anyway I think the XLT will be my choice. Thank you for you help buddy!

[@amoszander047]

I think XLT is missing puddle light or whatever it is called (where lights turn on when you have the doors open)

[@pacificdragon1]

Forgot to mention the power folding mirrors on the Lariat.

[@crh488]

Is it also on the xlt?

[@pacificdragon1]

CRH I think the power folding mirrors are an option on the XLT but standard on the Lariat.

[@mikec3454]

Why on earth did Ford not opt for a shark-fin antenna? That 6-7 inch antenna stands out like a sore thumb on the roof unfortunately.

[@costamathioudakis2872]

It is a shark-fin antenna. I unscrewed that long antenna part so i can fit it in my garage.

[@drn13355]

Because they work much better. Not everything is about how something looks.

[@americancitizen1885]

Serious question. I’m looking to buy a new vehicle. It will be used every day to do deliveries putting in around 40 miles on freeway and 60 miles doing frequent stops, equaling about 100 every single day. Deliveries are no hauling or nothing heavy. Kinda like food delivery. Today. April 2021. F-150 XLT or Ranger XLT? Which one to buy and why? Thanks.

[@JustinKelly]

I cannot speak from a Ford perspective but I can speak from the Chevy perspective of Silverado and Colorado. If I was doing driving like that which didn't require heavy hauling but a fair amount of highway I would 100% choose the smaller truck. The only problem with this logic is the fact that you can ALMOST get a Silverado with just as many features as the Colorado for about the same money especially if you could get away with a 2WD Silverado. This is a dilemma that I think a lot of people face when comparing Midsize to Fullsize. At the dealer I work at we have a couple left over 2020 Silverado LT's (One 2WD and two 4WD Z71's) that are demo's so when all the discounts are added up could very well be priced right around the cost of a Colorado Z71.

[@macneoh7418]

Get the new Ford Maverick if you have to have a pick up truck

[@michaelharris8228]

If it's a black appearance pkg,, why mount the tires with the white letters out???

[@seadoo4life727]

Nice truck but I actually did not buy one because that rear seat does not fall down. I cannot tell you how many times I needed to put things in the back of my truck because it was raining or I did not want to get banged up in the bed. Epic fail. Nice truck though they just need to fix that.

[@matthew197735]

Love my 2020ranger XLT fx4 but.... 250hps at the tires and about 275ish torque I should be able to roast the tires on take off my 97 f150 had maybe 200hp and it could but I will say for being a 4cylinder it does have go after about 1000 -1500rpms it will brake the tires loss but it takes a bit of playing with brake and gas🤕

[@ep6606]

I want an XLT FX4

[@davidklimmek3192]

I love mine. Suspension is incredible as is engine!

[@Vega-nn4gn]

Nah rather wait for a Dakota but gr8 Vid!

[@musclerocker]

Will this truck park in a normal parking space? Not parking backwards.

[@krehbein]

Yes, Much easier than my 2015 f150.

[@aaronchase38]

Can you custom order a ranger with the ford level 2 option? (Suspension/ ecu tune)

[@JustinKelly]

Not sure but I believe any dealer can install it.

[@iLykeCahrs]

How is the fx4 ride quality vs regular suspension?

[@JustinKelly]

Cant comment as I have never actually driven either. Sorry about that.

[@JD-ix4tj]

You missed inside of the bed ..bed liner or not ?

[@JustinKelly]

I believe it is optional

[@66skate]

@@JustinKelly Spray in bedliner is part of the black appearance package, at least on the Lariat. It's also a stand alone option.

[@vinny143]

Every time I watch KZbin.... This Mike Bloomsburg commercial comes up so much that it makes me skip the video and give it a thumbs down.

[@lancevoorhees7318]

Mike Doomberg, commercials on you tube suck! You know he won’t be buying a pickup to go hunting! He hates guns, doesn’t want anyone to own guns! Not my favorite for President Candidate!

[@Hamm9r21]

When the hell we gonna get ranger raptor!

[@JustinKelly]

Hopefully soon!

[@paulpeters5199]

Not soon enough

[@factsoverfeelings1776]

So the only real difference is the leather?

[@JustinKelly]

There are a few more I may have missed but overall these trucks had many of the sane features the way they were optioned. The headlights are also different.

[@hungryjay143]

Can either of these pull a boat?

[@JustinKelly]

Easily

[@rrt08]

7500 lbs with tow package

[@skylerk1962]

The Lariat has remote and push button start

[@Senerian]

Destination and delivery fee is a bullshit charge

[@billgomets1285]

That’s way to much money for the XLT. Especially without the upgraded sound system.

[@GhostOfAMachine]

I was waiting for the new Ranger until I looked at the options got really disappointed. This needs a 6 speed mt

[@willthorson4543]

42 grand with no leather...

[@TheKingOfHalo]

42k with reflector headlights.

[@magdielespinoza2199]

Shit is expensive tho, but Rangers are great trucks.

[@derekanderson9418]

Ok, the title was confusing!

[@johnstrand2247]

They may call it Leather but it is synthetic vinyl. None of this cheap crap comes close to the real Leather of yesteryear.

[@66skate]

It will probably outlast leather though.

[@TheVikingSailor]

You can get an F150 for that money.

[@mikec3454]

Yeah but an F150 at the price of a Ranger Lariat will not be as equipped with tech and features. Not everyone needs a 1/2 ton truck either. I'm just saying, I own a 1/2 ton truck myself so I get your point.

[@tollav]

As of yesterday i now owm the XLT Ranger and a 2018 XLT F150. You can get a loaded Ranger or a semi stripped down F150 for the same price. Even base to base there is not a comparison for standard features. My F150 was much more expensive.

[@66skate]

I've had enough full size trucks. If I buy another, I want it to be smaller.

[@deanemberley2333]

Not everyone wants a full size truck. Why is this so difficult to understand

[@krehbein]

@@deanemberley2333 yep, I traded in my f150 due to not needing it’s large size. Living in a suburb it was a pain to park.

[@gingerbreadman5756]

40+ for a Ranger?! That’s a hard pass

[@lucashack5318]

Why not buy an f150? It's the same price. 🙄

[@deanemberley2333]

Not everyone wants a full size truck genius

[@rcacoustic91]

The F-150 wouldn't fit my garage but a Ranger would.

[@lucashack5318]

@@rcacoustic91 As irony would have it, I just purchased a Ranger for the same reason. It fits perfectly in my garage.

[@BurtBowers]

All junk on wheels..so ford decides just to release a 4 banger no other option for a 6 bsnger & yet they charge as much as a tacoma that has a 6 banger..ford designers need to get off the drugs & realize people are not wanting to go backwards on cylinders I wouldnt waste my money on these tonka junk trash..