The midsize truck segment is one of the more popular classes of vehicle in the states. Look no further than your average grocery store parking lot which is sure to have a wide variety of these smaller sized pickups. Consumers love these pickups for having a more versatile size, better gas mileage, and lower cost. The Ford Ranger is one of the top-dogs in this segment, and with a recent redesign the popular pickup is riding high. If you are wondering which trim to choose, look no further than the Ranger XLT.
Key Takeaway:
- The Ford Ranger XL is a lower priced and more basic trim than the XLT trim, which comes with more features and available options.
- The Ford Ranger XLT is $39,645 MSRP, which is competitively priced in its segment. A potential option worth adding is the V6 engine.
- While the Ford Ranger XLT does not come with heated seats standard, you can find plenty of XLT pickups with heated seats equipped as it was an available option.
What is the difference between the Ford Ranger XL and XLT in 2024?
The Ford Ranger XLT is a higher priced trim than the XL and as such comes with more standard features than the entry level trim. The XLT comes with a few more safety features, namely Ford Co-Pilot 360, rear brake assist and rear parking sensors. It also comes with a remote start system and has more available features than the XL does.
One example of why it is worth it to start with the XLT is for the included sports appearance package that adds larger wheels, a fancier grille, gray painted accents on the grille and surround, and wheel lip molding. The XLT is the middle of the road trim, with only the Lariat and then the Raptor trims above, whereas the XL is the base trim and is a bit more spartan than the XLT trim even. Car and Driver recommends the XLT trim as the one to buy as it has a great mix of features and is not as expensive as the Lariat which starts almost $4,000 more than the XLT.
How much is the 2024 Ford Ranger XLT?
The 2024 Ford Ranger XLT starts at about $39,645 MSRP, and is very reasonably priced in its segment, falling in between similar trims of the Chevy Colorado and GMC Yukon. It is priced a bit cheaper than the comparable Tacoma trim. The Ford Ranger is a fantastic mid-sized pickup and is one of the more popular choices in the segment, now having a more similar design to the F-150 it is sure to be even more popular.
The Ranger went through a redesign in 2024 receiving a new front end that compares more directly to the F-150. It still has the standard engine from last year, a 2.3 liter four cylinder that makes 270 horsepower, but now has an available 2.7 liter V6 that makes 315 horsepower. This engine is only about a $2,000 upgrade for the Limited trim, another upgrade worth looking into is the electronic locking rear axle which is only an additional $420 per Ford’s website.
Does the 2024 Ford Ranger XLT have heated seats?
The 2024 Ford Ranger XLT does not have heated seats standard but it is an available option. This feature can be added with the XLT High Equipment Group for only an additional $1,000. As you can no longer build your own 2024 Ford Ranger, you can find XLT models at a cheaper price than the Lariat model with heated seats. If the Ford Ranger XLT has heated seats, it should also have the following options which come in combination with the heated seats on the XLT High Equipment Group.
- 10-way power driver seat including power lumbar
- 8 way power front passenger seat including power lumbar
- Power-sliding rear window
- 12 inch infotainment center
- Dual zone electronic climate control
Most lots have a Ranger XLT with the available options, but will cost a bit more than their more standard counterparts.
Summary:
The 2024 Ford Ranger Limited remains a competitive option in the mid-sized truck segment. The XLT is the middle of the road trim, offering more features than the base XL, and for a great price, starting around $40,000. The 2024 Ranger saw a wide variety of updates, so you can now have your Ranger XLT with a V6 engine. If this is something you are interested in, give us a call to see how the more powerful engine drives and schedule a test drive.