XL or XLT

[BMCGC]

Thanks, that helps a lot.

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[Meintc]

What drew me to the XLT vs the XL was the interior color. I am partial to blue. I needed cruise control. I like the orange accents. I guess I'm just hard wired to color differences. i don't like the wheels of the XL. I keep going back and fourth on whether to pay extra on the moon roof, but I've never had one so I don't think I would use it. Ford does have a strategy here, keep the people waiting and they'll spend more $$.

 

[tonyfall1]

What draws me to the Maverick is 4 doors and flat towable. I have two small dogs and a MH.

Is there anything on the XLT that I wish I would have that the XL doesn't have?

The big one that jumps out is the locking tailgate, but as soon as an ARE hard painted bed cover comes out I will buy that.

I want the copilot 360, spray in bed liner and tow hitch for sure, everything else is easily added later if I want it.

If MSRP hits 30k, I will buy the Bronco instead. The dealer has a First Edition for 37k on the lot. I usually do not go for the upper trim packages because I never use all the added tech and I don't care for the bling.

I just sold my 2020 F150 to Carmax for more than I paid for it last year, so my only transportation is a 65 Mustang. I'm retired and my wife works, so when she is at work I am stuck home when it is raining, like today.

I went with the XL, I liked the interior better and I don't use cruise much. I wasn't thrilled with the steely wheels, but the more I see them the more I like them.

 

[710-oil-614]

I went with the XL, I liked the interior better and I don't use cruise much. I wasn't thrilled with the steely wheels, but the more I see them the more I like them.

Kind of in the same boat with the steelies. I will likely ride them until the factory rubber wears down and try and find some orphaned XLT or Ranger wheels to put some 3 season tires on and then use my steelies for a set of winter tires.

 

[huunvubu]

What draws me to the Maverick is 4 doors and flat towable. I have two small dogs and a MH.

Is there anything on the XLT that I wish I would have that the XL doesn't have?

The big one that jumps out is the locking tailgate, but as soon as an ARE hard painted bed cover comes out I will buy that.

I want the copilot 360, spray in bed liner and tow hitch for sure, everything else is easily added later if I want it.

If MSRP hits 30k, I will buy the Bronco instead. The dealer has a First Edition for 37k on the lot. I usually do not go for the upper trim packages because I never use all the added tech and I don't care for the bling.

I just sold my 2020 F150 to Carmax for more than I paid for it last year, so my only transportation is a 65 Mustang. I'm retired and my wife works, so when she is at work I am stuck home when it is raining, like today.

I'm not sure where you got the $30k MSRP from as my XLT Hybrid Maverick is MSRP $24k.

I like the XLT appearance overall better that the XL. Wife also agrees.

These XLT features that the XL does not have are features that I want:

Cruise Control (must have)
Power Exterior Side View Mirrors
Power Locking Tailgate
Rear Cubby Storage in the Bed (Passenger Side)
4 additional Tie-Downs
Painted Aluminum Wheels - The Steel Wheels on the XL look cheap to me
The Unique Cloth Seats are much more comfortable that the base cloth seats in the XL

On long vacation trips I will really appreciate having the more comfortable seats and the cruise control.

For $2285 I feel getting the XLT over the XL is worth it.

Since I also keep my vehicles 12+ years that $2285 over 12 years is only $190 yearly.

When I was ordering my 1998 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab I was wavering about paying $1900 to get the extra 14" space behind the front seats in the cabin. A friend told me that he regretted not having that space so I did order the extra 14" space and every time I used it over the 16+ years I had the truck I felt it was a great choice and a bargain that only cost me about $10 a month.

 

[MattIngram]

I had the same dilemma, XL or XLT. Here’s my decision tree:

First, I thought about what I wanted to use my truck for eco boost for AWD and towing, off-road toy, or a hybrid for everyday driver/commuter with trips around town. The best use case for me was a hybrid.

Next, I thought about the what if’s. Like what if I didn’t like my purchase and wanted to unwind it? Or what if I felt like I was stepping down too much from my current vehicle by losing heated seats, etc. I don’t live in a cold area but heated seats help relieve some back muscle aches, as I’m getting older.

Finally, I was able to choose the XLT Hybrid because I wanted the luxury package for creature comforts in my commuter vehicle and re-sale value.

If I had a different use case and chose the Ecoboost, then I would have done an XL, Ecoboost, AWD, towing package to get some of the improvements in the FX4, except the skid plates, which weigh the vehicle down too much in my opinion and render towing useless. I would have also done a lift, aftermarket spray in liner, new wheels and the Pinza tires reviewed on this forum. I would also say that under this case, I wouldn’t be doing serious off-roading needing the additional protection underneath. If I needed that, I would have gone up to Ford Ranger.

 

[BMCGC]

I changed my order from an XL to an XLT. My OTD price is $27,399.

I'm happy with that .

 

[Clive]

The Unique Cloth Seats are much more comfortable that the base cloth seats in the XL

This is something I couldn't get a clear answer on when ordering initially. My dealer only had the XL in stock. Other than the color, is the material quality and feel actually different in XLT vs the XL?

 

[MattIngram]

This is something I couldn't get a clear answer on when ordering initially. My dealer only had the XL in stock. Other than the color, is the material quality and feel actually different in XLT vs the XL?

I sat in the XL seats. They seemed fine to me, just not the blue Jean like pattern but still perfectly fine. Like any other car seat. Also at the XL price point you can easily dress it up with Katzkin seat covers.

 

[huunvubu]

This is something I couldn't get a clear answer on when ordering initially. My dealer only had the XL in stock. Other than the color, is the material quality and feel actually different in XLT vs the XL?

Some of the video reviews that were released on 10/5 said that the XLT seats were more comfortable.

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[MattIngram]

Some of the video reviews that were released on 10/5 said that the XLT seats were more comfortable.

2022 Ford Maverick EcoBoost & Hybrid Reviews List & Videos Here!

I’m not sure what more comfortable means from the spec list. Is there more springs, support, cushion, or a nicer fabric? I can only go off what’s in equipment group 300A and it just seems to be nicer fabric.

 

[Paulyz]

What draws me to the Maverick is 4 doors and flat towable. I have two small dogs and a MH.

Is there anything on the XLT that I wish I would have that the XL doesn't have?

The big one that jumps out is the locking tailgate, but as soon as an ARE hard painted bed cover comes out I will buy that.

I want the copilot 360, spray in bed liner and tow hitch for sure, everything else is easily added later if I want it.

If MSRP hits 30k, I will buy the Bronco instead. The dealer has a First Edition for 37k on the lot. I usually do not go for the upper trim packages because I never use all the added tech and I don't care for the bling.

I just sold my 2020 F150 to Carmax for more than I paid for it last year, so my only transportation is a 65 Mustang. I'm retired and my wife works, so when she is at work I am stuck home when it is raining, like today.

65 Mustang! Was my favorite car! I had a 65 Fastback, 289 HiPo with 4BL. Red with Black interior, Micky Thompson tires.

 

[nunucello]

What draws me to the Maverick is 4 doors and flat towable. I have two small dogs and a MH.

Is there anything on the XLT that I wish I would have that the XL doesn't have?

The big one that jumps out is the locking tailgate, but as soon as an ARE hard painted bed cover comes out I will buy that.

I want the copilot 360, spray in bed liner and tow hitch for sure, everything else is easily added later if I want it.

If MSRP hits 30k, I will buy the Bronco instead. The dealer has a First Edition for 37k on the lot. I usually do not go for the upper trim packages because I never use all the added tech and I don't care for the bling.

I just sold my 2020 F150 to Carmax for more than I paid for it last year, so my only transportation is a 65 Mustang. I'm retired and my wife works, so when she is at work I am stuck home when it is raining, like today.

Go for XLT

 

[NOLAguy]

I opted for XLT w lux - I think this may be the last car I ever own and thought I’d splurge.

 

[Old Hickory Trojan]

I'm not sure where you got the $30k MSRP from as my XLT Hybrid Maverick is MSRP $24k.

I like the XLT appearance overall better that the XL. Wife also agrees.

These XLT features that the XL does not have are features that I want:

Cruise Control (must have)
Power Exterior Side View Mirrors
Power Locking Tailgate
Rear Cubby Storage in the Bed (Passenger Side)
4 additional Tie-Downs
Painted Aluminum Wheels - The Steel Wheels on the XL look cheap to me
The Unique Cloth Seats are much more comfortable that the base cloth seats in the XL

On long vacation trips I will really appreciate having the more comfortable seats and the cruise control.

For $2285 I feel getting the XLT over the XL is worth it.

Since I also keep my vehicles 12+ years that $2285 over 12 years is only $190 yearly.

When I was ordering my 1998 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab I was wavering about paying $1900 to get the extra 14" space behind the front seats in the cabin. A friend told me that he regretted not having that space so I did order the extra 14" space and every time I used it over the 16+ years I had the truck I felt it was a great choice and a bargain that only cost me about $10 a month.
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I chose the the XL because my personal taste prefers the XL interior better ( I hate those orange accents and the seats are no different other then the coverings. I ordered the 360 and got the power windows and for $115 got the full size spare. i didn't care for the storage bins in the rear because they are not that big and not that useable for me ( I''l probably add the tool box to get some real lockable space. The extra tie downs can be added for under $50. The steelies are fine and actuall make it look like a truck. If I want to add alloys it wouldn't be the ones offered by Ford as they look like the same thing as I see on a bunch of cars and trucks already. The XL cloth seats are built exactly as the seats in the XLT except for the upholstery so ther is no way they are more confortable. The only advantage I see to the XLT is the Cruise Control and a couple of extra features on the 360 which I have on my 2021 Crosstrek and hate those two features. So the only feature that some might want is the Cruise control. It wasn't worth it since the other features I want are also options on the XLT and cost the same for the same models. So that is $2285 I just saved. Let me add one last note...I really don't need Cruise Control in the Hybrid since this is my get around town vehicle as I have the Crosstrek and my Winnebago Travato that have that feature for long trips. Bottom line chose the one tht better serves your purpose since there are plenty of choices...

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