Buying Outlook Updated on December 19, 2011 by our Vehicle Experts
- 2012 models are available now in greater numbers
- Supplies of 2011 models are strong, with healthy manufacturer incentives

| Vehicle | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | $23,604 | $50,195 |
| Ford F-250 | $27,967 | $43,552 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | $26,284 | $50,856 |
| Toyota Tundra | $22,200 | $41,180 |
| Average | $25,014 | $46,446 |



| Vehicle | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | $396 | $842 |
| Ford F-250 | $469 | $731 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | $441 | $853 |
| Toyota Tundra | $372 | $691 |
| Average | $420 | $779 |
Based On: 10% down, 4.5% APR, 60 months


| MPG | city | hwy |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 15 | 20 |
| Ford F-250 | 1 | 2 |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | N/A | N/A |
| Toyota Tundra | 14 | 18 |
| Average | 10 | 13 |

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The F-150 is consistently the top-selling vehicle in the U.S., where its good mix of power, comfort and utility never goes out of style. For 2011 the truck is offered in regular, SuperCab and Extended cab variants and in 5.5-foot, 6.5-foot and 8-foot bed lengths. A huge variety of trim levels range from the base XL work truck at one end to the ultra-luxurious Lariat Limited and Harley-Davidson models at the other. Engine choices include a 302-hp 3.7-liter V6, a 360-hp 5.0-liter V8, a 411-hp 6.2-liter V8 and the new-for-2011 365-hp 3.5-liter EcoBoost turbocharged V6.
The EcoBoost engine offers V8 power with up to 16 city/22 highway mpg, excellent for a full-sized truck with this much grunt on hand. Unlike Ford's Super Duty line, no diesel engine is offered. A 6-speed automatic transmission sends power to either the rear or all 4 wheels. Towing capacity is up to 11,300 lbs. with optional equipment. Pricing before options ranges from approximately $23,000 to $52,000.
| % Chosen by Shoppers | Average MSRP | Average CarsDirect Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 2012 FX4 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 4% | $45,357 | $40,495 |
| 2 2011 Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 4% | $44,187 | $38,592 |
| 3 2011 FX4 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 3% | $43,304 | $38,075 |
| 4 2011 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 3% | $38,906 | $33,498 |
| 5 2012 Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 3% | $45,779 | $40,856 |
| 6 2011 XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 3% | $36,557 | $31,430 |
| 7 2011 XLT 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 2% | $34,943 | $29,663 |
| 8 2012 SVT Raptor 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 2% | $50,629 | $50,629 |
| 9 2012 Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 2% | $46,207 | $41,236 |
| 10 2012 XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 2% | $38,134 | $33,399 |
| 11 2012 FX4 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 2% | $45,112 | $40,272 |
| 12 2012 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 2% | $40,624 | $35,672 |
| 13 2012 XLT 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 2% | $36,657 | $32,003 |
| 14 2011 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 2% | $39,846 | $34,008 |
| 15 2011 XL 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 2% | $28,427 | $26,346 |
| 16 2011 XL 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 2% | $31,372 | $29,451 |
| 17 2011 XL 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 2% | $24,186 | $22,823 |
| 18 2012 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 2% | $40,346 | $35,466 |
| 19 2011 Lariat 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 2% | $41,640 | $35,980 |
| 20 2012 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 2% | $51,953 | $46,793 |
| 21 2011 Lariat 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 2% | $44,292 | $38,962 |
| 22 2012 XL 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $28,316 | $26,861 |
| 23 2012 Lariat 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $43,383 | $39,329 |
| 24 2011 XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $32,745 | $27,793 |
| 25 2011 FX4 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $40,437 | $36,384 |
| 26 2012 FX4 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $41,478 | $37,822 |
| 27 2011 FX4 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 1% | $42,476 | $37,332 |
| 28 2011 FX2 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $38,628 | $34,085 |
| 29 2012 XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $33,992 | $29,575 |
| 30 2012 XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 1% | $32,561 | $28,373 |
| 31 2011 XL 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 1% | $36,270 | $32,505 |
| 32 2012 SVT Raptor 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 133 in. WB | 1% | $45,904 | $46,008 |
| 33 2012 XL 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $33,006 | $31,456 |
| 34 2011 Lariat 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $40,171 | $35,912 |
| 35 2012 XLT 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 1% | $37,174 | $32,216 |
| 36 2011 XL 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $31,610 | $28,171 |
| 37 2011 XL 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 1% | $31,940 | $28,842 |
| 38 2011 XL 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $24,627 | $22,766 |
| 39 2011 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $51,541 | $46,257 |
| 40 2011 XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 1% | $28,678 | $26,764 |
| 41 2012 Lariat 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $41,783 | $37,158 |
| 42 2011 XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $30,448 | $27,441 |
| 43 2012 XL 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $36,670 | $33,677 |
| 44 2012 XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 1% | $37,979 | $33,055 |
| 45 2012 XL 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 1% | $37,789 | $34,662 |
| 46 2011 STX 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $35,338 | $31,215 |
| 47 2011 STX 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 1% | $26,875 | $24,857 |
| 48 2012 XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 1% | $34,083 | $30,090 |
| 49 2012 Harley-Davidson 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $53,147 | $49,363 |
| 50 2011 FX2 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $35,291 | $31,509 |
| 51 2012 XL 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 1% | $24,681 | $23,797 |
| 52 2012 XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $34,968 | $31,271 |
| 53 2012 Lariat 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $38,846 | $35,217 |
| 54 2012 FX2 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $37,140 | $33,913 |
| 55 2011 King Ranch 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 1% | $50,332 | $45,333 |
| 56 2011 Lariat 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $35,732 | $32,264 |
| 57 2011 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 1% | $50,257 | $45,357 |
| 58 2012 XL 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $32,961 | $30,349 |
| 59 2012 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 1% | $51,909 | $46,858 |
| 60 2012 King Ranch 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $50,026 | $45,188 |
| 61 2012 Lariat 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 1% | $42,323 | $37,622 |
| 62 2011 XLT 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 1% | $38,639 | $33,128 |
| 63 2011 XL 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 1% | $35,831 | $32,277 |
| 64 2011 XLT 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 1% | $37,749 | $32,929 |
| 65 2012 XL 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 0% | $33,623 | $31,015 |
| 66 2012 Platinum 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 0% | $49,543 | $44,034 |
| 67 2012 STX 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 0% | $30,553 | $28,977 |
| 68 2012 XL 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 0% | $32,995 | $31,167 |
| 69 2012 XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 0% | $31,053 | $28,877 |
| 70 2012 FX2 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 0% | $40,855 | $37,288 |
| 71 2012 XL 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 0% | $29,183 | $27,639 |
| 72 2011 Lariat 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 0% | $40,000 | $35,363 |
| 73 2011 Platinum 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 0% | $47,350 | $42,161 |
| 74 2011 XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 0% | $32,932 | $28,154 |
| 75 2011 STX 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 0% | $30,772 | $27,877 |
| 76 2011 XLT 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 0% | $33,585 | $28,772 |
| 77 2012 STX 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 0% | $33,603 | $30,997 |
| 78 2011 Lariat Limited 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 0% | $51,965 | $46,631 |
| 79 2011 XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 0% | $28,109 | $23,497 |
| 80 2012 XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 0% | $30,825 | $27,636 |
| 81 2012 XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 0% | $29,449 | $26,578 |
| 82 2011 XL 4x4 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 0% | $34,843 | $31,598 |
| 83 2011 King Ranch 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 0% | $48,515 | $43,121 |
| 84 2011 XL 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 0% | $32,485 | $29,028 |
| 85 2011 XLT 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 0% | $30,663 | $25,836 |
| 86 2012 FX2 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 0% | $39,065 | $36,436 |
| 87 2012 STX 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 0% | $29,958 | $27,863 |
| 88 2012 XL 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 0% | $29,793 | $27,743 |
| 89 2012 King Ranch 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 0% | $49,955 | $44,863 |
| 90 2011 STX 4x4 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 0% | $31,170 | $28,342 |
| 91 2011 FX2 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 0% | $39,668 | $34,693 |
| 92 2011 Harley-Davidson 4x4 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 0% | $52,765 | $50,262 |
| 93 2012 Harley-Davidson 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 0% | $49,715 | $46,256 |
| 94 2012 King Ranch 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 0% | $45,608 | $41,446 |
| 95 2012 XL 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 145 in. WB | 0% | $27,045 | $26,177 |
| 96 2011 Lariat Limited 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 0% | $48,700 | $45,045 |
| 97 2011 Harley-Davidson 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 0% | $49,500 | $47,303 |
| 98 2012 King Ranch 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 0% | $44,705 | $39,872 |
| 99 2012 Platinum 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 0% | $51,310 | $45,554 |
| 100 2012 STX 4x2 Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 126 in. WB | 0% | $27,270 | $25,111 |
| 101 2011 XLT 4x2 Super Cab Styleside 8 ft. box 163 in. WB | 0% | $34,205 | $28,325 |
| 102 2011 King Ranch 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 0% | $44,720 | $39,287 |
| 103 2011 Platinum 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. box 157 in. WB | 0% | $47,900 | $41,375 |
| 104 2011 King Ranch 4x2 SuperCrew Cab Styleside 5.5 ft. box 145 in. WB | 0% | $42,300 | N/A |
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