Which 2023 Ford F-150 trim model is more luxurious, the Platinum or Limited? Our comparison guide will help you figure out which of these luxury trucks you’ll prefer.
Key Takeaways
- The Limited is the more expensive F-150, but it also comes standard with a longer list of features. However, in spite of its reduced price, the Platinum is very luxurious in its own right.
- When it comes to power, the Platinum offers a wider range of engines, making it the more flexible option.
- Both trucks are loaded with stylish comforts, but the Limited comes standard with more of them.
- Both trucks are big on tech features, too, but the Limited also features a longer list of cutting-edge gear.
MSRP
Both of these 2023 Ford F-150 models are very luxurious. The top-trim Limited is the most expensive F-150, with an MSRP of $84,910. Of all the F-150 trim models, the Limited is the most fully loaded option, delivering a wealth of features and the line’s strongest engine option.
If you’re shopping for a cushy cabin with an impressive range of tech features, but don’t want to pay that much, the Platinum’s starting price of $64,695 has major appeal. The Platinum is also very flexible. For example, many of the Limited’s upscale features are optional for the Platinum. And the Platinum is also available with more engine options than the Limited, making it a more appealing option for drivers who want an increasingly capable luxury pickup.
Powertrain Options
If you need a luxury truck that can tow and haul maximum weight, check out the Platinum. It’s available with two of the F-150’s most powerful engine options. If you want to focus on towing, get the turbocharged V6. If you want to haul bigger payloads, stick with the Platinum’s standard V8. This truck is also available with the PowerBoost hybrid engine, which delivers an impressive balance of efficiency and power.
The Platinum is available with these three engine options:
- 5.0L V8 (400 horsepower, 410 lb-ft of torque)
- Optional turbocharged 3.5L V6 (400 hp, 500 lb-ft)
- Optional PowerBoost turbo 3.5L hybrid V6 (430 hp, 570 lb-ft)
The Limited, on the other hand, is only available with a single engine option, the hybrid V6. In addition to generating 430 horses, this engine helps the F-150 earn up to 25 mpg combined.
The Limited is only available with one engine option:
- PowerBoost turbo 3.5L hybrid V6 (430 hp, 570 lb-ft)
Comfort Features
Each of these F-150 trucks is loaded with luxury comfort features. But each also has its own interior style. For example, the Platinum features genuine wood cabin trim, and the Limited has Admirable Blue leather upholstery.
Both trucks are very accommodating, with these upscale features:
- Leather upholstery
- Multi-contour front seats with heating, ventilation, and massage settings
- Power-adjustable front seats with driver memory settings
- Heated rear seats
- Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Ambient interior lighting
The Limited is a little more luxurious, however, adding to the aforementioned comfort features with these items:
- Upgraded leather upholstery
- Admirable Blue leather-wrapped, heated steering wheel
- Twin-panel moonroof
- Interior Work Surface
- Tailgate Step with Tailgate Work Surface
Tech Features
As you may have guessed, the 2023 F-150 Platinum and Limited have many tech features in common. Both treat you to the SYNC 4 infotainment system with the upgraded 12-inch touchscreen. And both include smartphone-friendly technology, including a wireless charging pad and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The configurable 12-inch digital gauge cluster lays out your performance data in orderly fashion.
These luxury trucks also help you get around in style. The 360-degree camera package is a big help when you want to maneuver one of these big pickups into a parallel parking space. And the Zone Lighting system lights up various zones outside your truck, so you can get some work done after hours.
Both the Platinum and Limited include:
- 12-inch digital gauge cluster
- SYNC 4 infotainment system with 12-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wireless smartphone charging pad
- 360-degree camera package
- Zone Lighting
- Remote tailgate release
The top-trim Limited is even savvier. To the aforementioned features, this F-150 adds work-friendly tech features. These include an onboard scale that can estimate how much you’re hauling in your truck bed. The Pro Power Onboard system also comes standard, generating electricity to power your tools or charge your e-bike.
(You should note, however, that most of the Limited’s extra tech features are available for the Platinum as optional equipment!)
The Limited adds these tech features:
- Onboard scales with Smart Hitch
- Pro Power Onboard (7.2 kW)
- Power-deployable running boards
- Power tailgate
Your New Luxury Truck
The 2023 F-150 Platinum and Limited are both very luxurious trucks. The Platinum delivers an opulent ride at a much less expensive rate. But if you’re looking for more of a fully loaded ride, the Limited is definitely right for you!
