Why Are 2025 Lariats So Hard to Find?

[Clarkdonbran]

Where have all the Lariats gone?

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[Deleted member 5352]

If you WANT a Lariat, you should have ordered one. I ordered my MY2025 Lariat Hybrid in late May. It’s at the dealer in Michigan now and I’m picking it up a week from tomorrow.

As for pricing, oh boy…Here’s a kicker. My 2023 Maverick Lariat had an MSRP of around $30K. My 2025 model, identically equipped, has risen to $40K, a 33% increase in two years. Lease payments went from $380 to $620, a 63% increase. Interest rates are down a point over that two year period. Not happy at all.

I'm not looking at one at the moment. Sometimes, I browse on Cargurus just for the fun of it and to see what's out there. I'm still on the fence if I want another one or not. Or, maybe I should just keep what I have and buy it out at the end of the lease. But man, the price increases in just a few years is absolutely ridiculous! I remember when I ordered my first Maverick right when the order books opened, you could get a no-options Lariat in the mid-high 20s! Nowadays, that only gets you the base XL.

This is part of the reason why I turned away from a 25 order that my inventory manager ordered out of spite. It was an Eruption Green Lariat Hybrid AWD w/ 4K tow and a keypad. The MSRP was just a heir over $38,000 but the lease payments I got quoted were astronomical! They were well into the $600 range like in your case. I'm comfortable in the $400 range but a $200 hike for a vehicle that only costs $1200 more than my current Maverick new? I don't think so!

 

[Deleted member 5352]

Why would you rent a vehicle? Never understood leasing.

Well, for those who don't intend on keeping their vehicles long-term, it works out swimmingly. You have a brand new vehicle every few years that's fully covered under warranty. And, once the lease is up, you have the choice of getting another one or buying it outright. Yes, I get the fact that it's essentially a glorified rental and you'll never get those payments back. But for the ones who have the means to do it, it all makes sense. I easily get bored with vehicles over time and always want something different. So, leasing works perfect for me. Who knows, I may end up doing it again. Only time will tell.

 

[mdsalemi]

LEASED, not rented. I pay for what I use. Never any maintenance or repair costs. You lease assets that depreciate, buy assets that appreciate. Simple economics.

 

[YV1227]

I drive right pass a Ford dealer on my way to work every day, Had a chat with them before ordering from Granger. That was back in late May, they still have a blue/Gray 2024 siting in there, it looks like Mavericks don't sell too much around here, I do see the municipalities buying a bunch of white XL but don't see many in private Hands.
Miami area by the way. I ordered my Ruby Red ecoboost Lariat with 4K and hard cover at the endo of May, production date last week of July, will pick it up un December some time.
No Sunroof nor black package

 

[Maverick123]

... it looks like Mavericks don't sell too much around here ...
Miami area by the way.

Yeah in Miami everybody's buying something as expensive as they can afford (and often more) because you have to flex your dough

 

[A Sturdy Beast]

Just a general observation I've made. There's tons of new '25 Mavericks for sale in my area and around the country for that matter. However, I've noticed Lariats are extremely hard to come by, whether they be Ecoboost or Hybrid. Why is that? Is production of those limited? Is it just the hot commodity at the moment? Usually, it's the other way around. The most expensive trim is plentiful and the cheapest trims are up for grabs. Every dealer I go to, there's always XL and XLTs (maybe one Lobo in the mix) but no Lariats or Tremors. I guess people figure if they're gonna buy a Maverick, they might as well go all out.

Anyone else noticed this? Maybe it's a geographical thing? Another thing I've noticed, the 25s have been on sale the entire year so far and I barely see them on the roads to this day. I still see plenty of 22-24s. Usually as fleet vehicles or for personal use. That can be contributed to the price increases and controversial front end.

I wouldn’t say they are hard to find in my area, but the stock is lopsided toward the 2024’s. My dealer is has two ‘25 Lariats in stock. And nine ‘24’s. All are EcoBoost.

 

[A Sturdy Beast]

As for pricing, oh boy…Here’s a kicker. My 2023 Maverick Lariat had an MSRP of around $30K. My 2025 model, identically equipped, has risen to $40K, a 33% increase in two years.

My local dealer has a 2025 XL in stock with no options except the $100 hitch and floor mats. $30k MSRP. My 2023 XL MSRP was about $23,800.

 

[mdsalemi]

So ALL oil changes are included? 600 times 36 = 21,600, plus what ever you put down. May I ask, and lease is a long term rental nothing more, do you lease your clothes, shoes, etc.?
"
Lessee's Responsibilities: As the lessee, you are responsible for:

• Routine maintenance, including oil changes, tire rotations, fluid checks, and other regularly scheduled services as outlined in your lease agreement and owner's manual.
• Any repairs resulting from excessive wear and tear beyond what's considered normal for the vehicle's age and mileage."

Never had paid service on a leased car. All warranty. Oil changes paid for with Ford points, not cash. I’m a normal wear and tear kind of owner.

 

[JTMO]

Same in Norcal. Checked Reno and elsewhere, very few Lariats and none in Velocity Blue Hybrid.
April 21st - Ordered 25 Lariat AWD Velocity Blue no sunroof in May from Folsom Ford (under $41k out the door), build in August, likely a delivery after Labor day.

I always buy, normally 2-3 years old. None in the west used in what I wanted. Still have a 2003 Expy FX4 with 103K and our 2001 Sportrac with 184K just died this week with some cranking noise deep in the engine per mechanic. Bought that used for $18k in 2004, so I got my money out of that depreciating asset vs. leasing. Figure it cost me less than $1000 a year (plus tires, lube, 1 brake job, 1 master cylinder) over the 21 years we owned it. Driving it down to PicknPull next week. I like the old rear window on the SportTrac vs. the new tiny slide window nowadays.

 

[bsenecal]

I wouldn’t say they are hard to find in my area, but the stock is lopsided toward the 2024’s. My dealer is has two ‘25 Lariats in stock. And nine ‘24’s. All are EcoBoost.

Seems like the hybrid 2025 lariat’s are what are harder to find in the northeast.
Brian

 

[rk06382]

Same in Norcal. Checked Reno and elsewhere, very few Lariats and none in Velocity Blue Hybrid.
April 21st - Ordered 25 Lariat AWD Velocity Blue no sunroof in May from Folsom Ford (under $41k out the door), build in August, likely a delivery after Labor day.

I always buy, normally 2-3 years old. None in the west used in what I wanted. Still have a 2003 Expy FX4 with 103K and our 2001 Sportrac with 184K just died this week with some cranking noise deep in the engine per mechanic. Bought that used for $18k in 2004, so I got my money out of that depreciating asset vs. leasing. Figure it cost me less than $1000 a year (plus tires, lube, 1 brake job, 1 master cylinder) over the 21 years we owned it. Driving it down to PicknPull next week. I like the old rear window on the SportTrac vs. the new tiny slide window nowadays.

My 2025 Maverick Lariat replaced our 1995 Ford Taurus LX wagon that we purchased in March 1995 for $15K. She is on consignment at our mechanics that has maintained her for the last 30 years.

Blue is my favorite color!

 

[JTMO]

My 2025 Maverick Lariat replaced our 1995 Ford Taurus LX wagon that we purchased in March 1995 for $15K. She is on consignment at our mechanics that has maintained her for the last 30 years.
Blue is my favorite color!

Sweet, and if that is a Hybrid it can flat tow behind that motorhome.

 

[dochawk]

Why would you rent a vehicle? Never understood leasing.

Normally, I wouldn't, and whether wearing my attorney hat or my economics professor hat, I tell people not to do it unless their CPA tells them to, and that if their faces aren't complicated enough to need a CPA, they don't need a lease.

However, I'm considering a Dodge Ramcharger when it comes out for the 24 25 26 model year. (yeah, I know it identifies as a "Ram", but I don't call Datsuns "Nissan",either!)

The reason is that the price on the option to purchase at the end is set at the beginning of the lease, based upon anticipated value. So if it's worth far less than that (i.e., if it blows up in dodge's face), it's dodge's problem, not mine. I'll pay a premium over a purchase loan, sure (assuming that it depreciates normally), but the "new fangled" risk sets entirely on dodge this way.

sunroof (waste of money is southern AZ)

you could say that here in Las Vegas, too, but my wife surprised me by wanting it, so I got it. I've actually had it open a couple of times in the last weeks. It's fine if the wind is coming towards you (it has a little shield that lifts!), but loud from other directions.

Then again, I live here, and own three convertible (Miata, mustang, and '72 Eldorado) . . .

Where have all the Lariats gone?

They've been rear-ended, every one

 

[mdsalemi]

Well, for those who don't intend on keeping their vehicles long-term, it works out swimmingly. You have a brand new vehicle every few years that's fully covered under warranty. And, once the lease is up, you have the choice of getting another one or buying it outright. Yes, I get the fact that it's essentially a glorified rental and you'll never get those payments back. But for the ones who have the means to do it, it all makes sense. I easily get bored with vehicles over time and always want something different. So, leasing works perfect for me. Who knows, I may end up doing it again. Only time will tell.

Exactly.
Little to no upfront cost.
Lower monthly lease payment vs purchase agreement if financing
No large sum of $$$ tied up if buying outright.
New vehicle every 2-3 years
Little to no maintenance cost.
Lease will terminate before you need to buy tires…another one time $800 expense.

Concept Works perfectly for me.

I’m not “heavy” on my cars.
No interest in crazy customization
I won’t screw around with the car’s software.

So, not for everyone.

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