How Does the New Ford F-150 Compare to the Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500?

When looking for a new truck these days, you want to make sure you're choosing the one that's going to best suit all of your needs, not just a select few of them. No longer are trucks designed and engineered to simply be a work utility vehicle. Instead, trucks like the new Ford F-150 are designed to be the whole package to accommodate you, your lifestyle, and your family or passenger needs. Here at Heritage Ford, we know that when looking to buy a new truck, sometimes it can be confusing as to choosing the one that's right for you with so many options out there. If you're looking for a truck that's powerful and ruggedly versatile, all the while providing you with a comfortable, high-tech and stylish cabin from which to take it all in, look no further than our terrific selection of new 2017 Ford F-150 models here in Modesto, CA! In order to provide you with a little perspective surrounding the new F-150 and just how much value it can provide you with, we're going to compare it to the new Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500 so you can easily see for yourself if the new F-150 is right for you!

2017 Ford F-150 vs. 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

• With a starting MSRP price of $26,730, the new F-150 is available for nearly $1,000 less than the least expensive Silverado 1500 model, allowing you to redistribute that money wherever you deem necessary. Additionally, if you're looking to upgrade to a four-door truck to accommodate all of your passenger needs, the F-150 will cost around $33,000 while the Silverado will cost you around $37,000.
• Although when properly equipped the Silverado 1500 offers slightly more maximum towing capacity with 12,500 pounds compared to 12,200 pounds in the new F-150, the F-150 offers more high tech features that make towing and hauling said cargo easier on you. With the available Dynamic Hitch Assist system, you can easily use your backup camera to hook up a trailer while Trailer Sway Control allows you to tow with confidence knowing that you'll always be in control.
• The new F-150 offers a maximum payload capacity of 3,270 pounds, more than 1,000 pounds more than the Silverado.

2017 Ford F-150 vs. Ram 1500

• If safety is of importance to you, the new Ford F-150 far outshines the Ram 1500 in safety rating. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the new F-150 five out of five stars in three out of four categories while the Ram 1500 received five stars in just one category: side crash.
• The new F-150 offers more towing and hauling capacity than the Ram 1500 does. The new Ram 1500 tops out around 10,140 pounds while the F-150 when properly equipped can tow 12,200 pounds and carry 3,270 pounds.
• Only the new Ford F-150 is built using a lightweight, military-grade, aluminum alloy body, shaving weight from the body and redistributing it into a high-strength steel frame for better towing, hauling, acceleration, and braking.

Come View Our Entire Selection of New Ford F-150 Models Today!

If you're interested in experiencing everything the new 2017 Ford F-150 has to offer for yourself, we welcome you to come join us here at Heritage Ford to check out our entire selection of new Ford F-150 models and take one out for a test drive today! Our dealership is conveniently located in Modesto, CA and we proudly serve the nearby areas of Tracy, Manteca, Ceres, and Ripon.