Ford Ranger XL vs XLT

The 2025 Ford Ranger is a truck with a rugged look and a variety of options. You can choose XL, XLT, LARIAT, or Raptor trim levels. The base XL is ideal for people who want to follow a budget and get an efficient, practical truck that's good for commuting. The XLT is more costly, but it comes with many additional features for a more comfortable, versatile drive. Here's more information on the Ford Ranger XL and XLT.

Exterior Features
The XL comes with 17-inch aluminum wheels, LED headlights, and all-terrain tires. You'll also get a power-locking tailgate daytime running lamps, front tow hooks, halogen fog lamps, and manually-folding power side mirrors.

The XLT adds: 
  • Gray bumpers
  • LED bed lighting and fog lamps
  • A gray surround and center bar for the grille
  • Power-folding side mirrors
  • A manually-sliding rear window with privacy glass
You can choose a steel bash plate for the undercarriage, a chrome rear bumper, 18-inch wheels, and a power-sliding rear window as well.
Interior Features
The 2025 Ford Ranger can carry up to five people, and the interiors of the XL and XLT look similar. They both use cloth seats, and they have 98.3 cubic feet of space for passengers. The XL has:
  • Black vinyl floor coverings
  • Cruise control
  • An eight-way driver's seat
  • A six-way passenger seat
  • Storage underneath the seats and the armrest 
  • Folding rear seats
The XLT comes with carpeted floor mats instead of vinyl coverings. Additional options include dual-zone climate control, a 10-way power driver's seat, and an eight-way power passenger's seat.
Performance
The Ranger has a smooth, quiet ride on the road, and it's fun to drive on tough off-road trails. The XL and the XLT come with a 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine that gives 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. With the XLT, you can also select an all-wheel-drive, 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6 that provides 315 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. 
Both trim levels use a 10-speed automatic transmission. With the 2.3-liter engine, they can travel 21 mpg at lower speeds and 25 mpg on the highway. With the 2.7-liter motor, the XLT can go 19 mpg in traffic and 23 mpg on larger roads. 
Technology and Infotainment
The 2025 Ranger XL comes with a variety of advanced infotainment systems and other features, including:

  • An 8-inch digital instrument cluster
  • A 10-inch display
  • A six-speaker audio system
  • A Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Android Auto
  • Keyless entry
The XLT adds wireless charging, an outside temperature display, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, remote start, and SiriusXM satellite radio. You can also select a 12-inch display.
Safety Features
Standard safety features with the XL include a passive anti-theft system with a perimeter alarm, automatic emergency braking, stability control, and curve control. With the XLT, a 360-degree camera system is available as well. 

Towing and Payload Capacity
The XL and the XLT can pull up to 7,500 pounds with the optional Trailer Tow Package. They can carry up to 1,805 pounds with rear-wheel drive, and the maximum payload drops to 1711 pounds with four-wheel drive.

Pricing and Value
The starting MSRP for the 2025 Ford Ranger XL is $33,080. The XLT starts at $36,110, and it provides a variety of more convenient advanced features.
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