Just my opinion, perhaps you could find a vehicle at a local dealer just to make sure. My wife and I did a few days ago, the color we picked, blue, looks different in person. We were glad we did as we liked it even better.
Problem for me is some of these colors look different online in sun, online in shade and in person. Area 51 in shade online looks nice. But, in my opinion, it looks like baby blue or a powder blue in the sun. I can only imagine the comments driving a lil truck that i might get. Wife likes it and...
I just switched my previous Maverick, XLT w/lux, AWD w/Fx4. My latest order is a FWD XL w/sunroof, spray in liner, and 360 safety package. Big change, different vehicle almost. Saved ~$8 grand in doing the switch. This post made me think about the value, hope it works out.
I thought about that too. Since I just switched my XLT w/lux order. You might consider a 'Jackety 500' or similiar product. I have one I can take with me and can carry it inside the truck, house or tent camping.
I think the xl or lower priced truck is a better value as well. Mine started out that way but ended up over 32k. No matter the level they are all likely going to be good lil trucks, especially considering the cost of new vehicles.
I wouldn't mind having some lights somewhere on the grill or bumper. Maybe a backup light too. I was thinking of building some divider with a few hooks for holding up grocery bags in the bed. Of course, with a DIY tonneau folding cover.
FYI: Heard from another Maverick buyer that dealer advised delay till November for frt/rear splashguards. Not sure accuracy of this information but, likely close.