2013 Ford F-150 vs. Its Competition

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May 23, 2013

The bare-bones past of pickup trucks is long gone.

All of today's contenders have plush interiors, powerful drivetrains, and lots of choice in features and conveniences.

The Nissan Titan is the oldest vehicle in the class, and the least configurable, with just a thirsty V-8 and the fewest amenities available to go with its vivid NASCAR-style exhaust note.

The Toyota Tundra's new this year, and its awkward looks have been softened; we'll know soon if its excellent ride and very smooth powertrains make the trip into a new generation.

The GM trucks--the Silverado and Sierra--get a complete revamp for the new model year, with powertrains that post higher fuel economy in some cases than Ford's EcoBoost models.

The F-150's toughest competitor? The Ram 1500, already possessed with the best ride in the class and the best interior, gets a new V-6 and eight-speed automatic for 2013, and the interior's reworked for even more refinement.

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8.2 Muscular but lower in fat thanks to turbo V-6 power, the 2013 Ford F-150 shares the truck lead thanks to extreme towing capability and best-in-class tech features.	7.8 The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models get a brawny yet upscale new look, strong and efficient new engines, and a roomier, more refined interior with the latest infotainment features.	N/A The 2014 GMC Sierra is entirely new, with more fuel-efficient engines, a dramatically updated cabin, more refinement, and tech features that should delight all but the	N/A The 2014 Toyota Tundra is reliable and tough, it finally has updated technology, but the powertrains lag behind the competition.	7.4 The 2013 Nissan Titan provides strong performance, with a brash style, but it's simply fallen to the back of the pack in many respects.	8 The 2013 Ram 1500 leads full-size trucks in interior quality, gas mileage, and handling; it adds infotainment to the list this year, but we're mixed on its new air suspension, and towing capacity is down.
MSRP From
$23,670	N/A	N/A	N/A	$29,270	$22,900
Gas Mileage
11 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy				12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy	14 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas/Ethanol V6	Gas/Ethanol V6	Gas/Ethanol V6	N/A	Gas V8	Gas/Ethanol V8
EPA Class
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Style Name
2WD Reg Cab 126" XL	2WD Crew Cab Short Box Work Truck w/1WT	2WD Crew Cab Short Box	N/A	2WD King Cab SWB S	2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	N/A	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
3	6	6	N/A	6	3
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
Regular Cab Pickup	Crew Cab Pickup	Crew Cab Pickup	N/A	King Cab	Regular Cab Pickup
Transmission
Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	N/A	Automatic	Automatic