Ford Maverick XLT vs. LARIAT Trim Comparison! Which is better value? 

This is a great comparison. Wish I had seen it before I got mine. That being said I love the truck I ordered and wouldn’t change it! Great job!

Nice comparison, thank you!

Back seat bottom cushion pops up to reveal more interior storage bins. 12v battery is in this location on hybrid, so less storage with that engine.

Outstanding work on this video. If only Ford’s website could be so informative. Thank you!

Being partial to the Maverick, I would say the Lariat is the better value. This is what I have, a Lariat with the luxury package, FCP360 package and the 2.0L Ecoboost with AWD. It drives incredibly well and looks the part. Not everyone is a fan of the two-tone interior or the significant price jump but to top out at just $35,000 with a reputable dealer, it is a wonderful value. As for the two-tone, to me that gives it its unique charm and adds that bit of luxury ambiance. At $35,000, it's fully loaded whereas that would equate to only a mid-trim mid-size truck or a base full-size truck. Also, having the comfort of a sedan/crossover with the added benefit of having a pickup bed, how can you go wrong? Hopefully this is the start of many more to come. And if not, I hope Ford continues to sell and improve it over time.

Thank you for this comparison. Sadly, the 🇧🇷 BRA Lariat Version is missing some important features. They've mocked us with some XLT version features inside our "Lariat" version. I miss wireless charger in my 23/23 lariat.

Great video thanks. I like smaller trucks I just wish the maverick wasn’t so cubeish. I could see myself getting over the shape though. I like this truck looks nice

Hi, best comparison I have seen. I was leaning towards the Lariat and this helps justify the extra cost. I like the fuel efficiency on the hybrid but living in Canada it's the AWD if I want the Lariat Thanks

Nice job! 👍

That back seat looks tight! My friends and I are all over 6'3

I got the XLT hybrid without the driver assist because the chip was in shortage. Unbelievably averaging about 47 MPG and up to 10,000 mi now and absolutely flawless truck as far as I can tell a lot of fun to drive and you've got three modes you've got sport normal or eco and to get the high MPG I think you have to go Eco. Overall highly recommended.

Definitely on the shopping list in a few years. Hopefully the orange interior details will be replaced with something more appealing and subdued.

Great video. Looks like the xlt is a better fit for my use.

Many people have said that the XLT is the best trim level, the XL is too stripped down for the everyday customer but it’s a great choice for a work truck, while the lariat is overkill for what this is, at $29k+ I might as well get myself an F150, the whole point of the Maverick is it’s price, the lariat makes no sense, it’s priced similarly to large/midsized trucks

Not sure if anybody else mentioned this but you can actually get the larger cluster screen in the XLT if you opt for the FX4 package

Lariat only has a powered seat on the driver's side. Passenger is a 6 way manual.

XLT is all I need. Less stuff to go wrong

Just a fyi the lariat does actually come with the hybrid standard the only reason the one in the video has the 2.0L is because it has the 4K tow package if it didn’t have that package it would be standard a hybrid unless you got a fx4 package as well it would require the 2.0L

Lariat can be ordered with hybrid engine. Transmission is a CVT not 8 speed automatic

Love it or hate it, the first thing I'm going to do when I get a Lariat is get air suspension 😂 otherwise, it's such a nice little simple truck, but coming from a older Lincoln, I have gotten too used to the air suspension comfort

0:56 Turn signal is incandescent not halogen.

The XLT with the fx4 off road package is the best value IMO

The blue one has active grille shutters. I'm guessing that is the hybrid.

Is it going to be possible to put the lariat headlights into the xlt? The extra lighting in the top looks much better

I seen it went to 220mph at first then realized that was kmh… I know the trucks will never ever hit either. I wished they just gave us realistic speedometers

Great job on the video except you didn't say how much the trucks cost

All i want is push to start and keyless touch entry! To bad it only comes on the lariat

I'm kinda wishing I opted for the Lariat. I was thinking about that and the 360 but I was afraid to make any changes. Now it's been 10 months and I still haven't gotten my Maverick so I probably should have done it. And now I'm getting converted.

A nice job bro explaining all the different features in two trucks.I like the hybrid, but why isn't it offered with 4x4, I don't get that !

I have the lariat luxury package. Check engine light is already on 😭

With dual climate control, you lose the rotary fan speed knob. Instead, you get those slower and less convenient to find fan-speed up and down buttons, that require you to take your eyes off the road. Not a good trade for me. A deal-changer in my case, I can stick to the XLT. Also, too much stuff on the Lariat I don't need, and really too much extra MSRP for what you get, makes my decision easier. Especially find the mandatory AWD unnecessary and over-priced. It penalizes fuel economy, and it doesn't snow enough to need it. I've had a 2wd F--250 for 26 years, don't need AWD. Thank you for the comparison. I will look for something to dress up the XLT grille.

Would love for someone to tell me how high the front seat is from flat ground. Senior fam member has to deal so seat height stepping in makes all the diff. Thx! 🤘🏼

I REALLY wish I could get the Hybrid XLT FWD with the Adaptive Cruise and Stop and Go Drive. Come on Ford!

Can you 4 wheel flat tow?

I think this is a good little truck. But I inherited my Dad's 2001 Ranger, and it runs great. And no dealer mark ups!

It’s too bad that there’s no recommendation on which trim is the best value. I want the adaptive cruise and lane keep so it’s only the lariat that offers this. Too bad I need spend 9 k extra

Mid level trims almost always offer better value than the highest tim levels. I always get get nothing higher than mid level and more than satisfied. Could care less about the cosmetic stuff. For example, I got the Escape SE with the premium package and saved at least $5,000 over the Titanium and shill got most of the higher end features.

Ive been waiting since sept for my xlt model no build time in site

They have a xlt near me for 23,87 is that a decent price

Baloney, you can get the Lariat with Hybrid. What are you smoking? Or maybe you guys up North are limited in your selection (sorry if you are).

Are the seats a up grade in the lariat

can confirm that the 2022 Maverick Lariat trim does have a hybrid option

Do the Mavericks have any spare tyre placed somewhere?

Preeeetttyyyy sure Lariat comes with 2.5L hybrid. I'm looking at the site now and It says (Hybrid) under the Lariat specs.

Center caps on the rims?

9:27 missed your edit.

Lariat comes in hybrid I thought

Why don't they have fog lights????

Did he say the Lariat does not come in a hybrid mode? Huh?, I have a Lariat Hybrid...

this truck needs 2 inch wider, sat in one and my arm was hard pressed against the door.

I heard these were supposed to be cheap affordable pickups. Ford has lost complete touch with reality, to be fair most others have also

Lariat how much?

For me it is the XLT because I do not like brown seats in the lariat The putting the same radio in across all trims is a total fail.

No it’s not, I ordered a 2024 with the 2.5 Hybrid in a Lariat Luxury configuration

I'm considering a new vehicle, possibly a Maverick, and I'm doing some basic research. I haven't been able to see a Maverick in person yet, none of the dealers around here have any on the lot, but if all of them have interiors that look like these two examples with no way around it I think I'm going to pass on Maverick. What's with the ugly orange and blue interior trim? The interior color combos look horrible on both vehicles, even worse when combined with the exterior colors. They don't match or compliment each other at all. Also, the door panels are goofy, especially the arm rests. They look only half done, like there are some pieces missing. Throw in the off center rear license plate that looks like an afterthought, the lack of a split in the rear seat bottom for the under seat storage access (huge oversight IMO), and the name itself (Courier or even Ranchero would have been a better choice from the list of former Ford vehicle names), and the list of awkward things that would have to be ignored and lived with may be a bit too long to justify the long wait time and 2023 price increases.

I don’t see the point in them small rear opening window? They serve no purpose!

Just go with the XL...

The lariat is way better .

Stop making the ugly 2 tone seats, Or at least give us an option for a black interior

So, um, not sure I'm following here. The Lariat most definitely comes in the hybrid package. How do I know? I ordered one: A SUMMARY OF YOUR ORDER IS OUTLINED BELOW* 2023 Maverick LARIAT Front-Wheel Drive: 2.5L Hybrid Engine Automatic Continuously Variable Transmission Hot Pepper Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat Black Onyx ActiveX Trimmed Bucket Front-Seats 18” Unique Machined-face Ebony Aluminum Wheels Lariat Package Lariat Luxury Package Ford Co-Pilot360™ Package

That's the smallest school bus I've ever seen

Neither, they are a Ford

Getting dizzy going back and forth. Too much!

That lariat interior is gross. Blue is bad enough without pairing it with dirt brown

I notice you don't give prices. I'm curious what your "current market" mark up is?