The 2023 F-150 Platinum and Limited are both luxurious in their own ways. Which of these opulent F-150 trim models should you choose? Our comparison guide supplies the ins and outs of these light-duty trucks.
Key Takeaways
- As the top-trim F-150 trim model, the Limited is slightly more luxurious than the Platinum. However, both models will impress you with their interior opulence.
- The Platinum offers three engine options to the Limited’s single option, making it a more flexible choice for drivers who plan to flex their towing and hauling muscles.
- The Limited is also the flashier model, though both trucks provide eye-catching exterior style.
- In the end, thanks to its longer list of standard features and exclusive styling, the Limited is also the more expensive F-150.
Interior Luxury
Which is more luxurious, the 2023 F-150 Platinum or Limited? In a nutshell, the Limited. As the F-150’s top-of-the-line trim model, the Limited comes standard with more upscale features. However, the Platinum will also impress you with its interior opulence.
The Platinum’s features include:
- Leather upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Power-adjustable front seats with driver memory settings
- Heated rear seats
- Black leather-wrapped heated steering wheel
- Genuine wood interior trim
- Dual-zone automatic temperature control
- 12-inch digital gauge cluster
- 360-degree camera package
- SYNC 4 infotainment system with 12-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wireless smartphone charging pad
- Ambient interior lighting
- Optional Interior Work Surface
- Optional Tailgate Step with Tailgate Work Surface
- Optional onboard scales with Smart Hitch
Although the Limited includes many of the same comfort features, it ultimately adds many of the Platinum’s options to its standard lineup:
- Exclusive leather upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats with massage settings
- Power-adjustable front seats with driver memory settings
- Heated rear seats
- Admirable Blue leather-wrapped, heated steering wheel
- Flow-through center console with stowable floor shifter
- 12-inch digital gauge cluster
- Dual-zone automatic temperature control
- 360-degree camera package
- SYNC 4 infotainment system with 12-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Built-in navigation (three-year trial)
- Wireless charging pad
- Ambient interior lighting
- Interior Work Surface
- Twin-panel moonroof
- Pro Power Onboard (7.2kW)
- Heated exterior mirrors with power-folding, integrated turn signals, auto-dimming, and driver memory settings
- Power-deployable running boards
- Zone lighting
- Tailgate step with Tailgate Work Surface
- Onboard scales with Smart Hitch
Powertrain Options
If you plan to tow and haul heavy loads, you may find that the Platinum is the better option. It comes standard with the F-150’s most payload-friendly engine, the 5.0-liter V8. But it's also available with the engine that helps the F-150 maximize tow ratings, the turbo 3.5-liter V6. And you can even outfit your Platinum truck with the PowerBoost hybrid engine, which helps the F-150 earn top EPA ratings of 25 mpg combined.
Platinum powertrain options include:
- 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)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
- Optional four-wheel drive
- Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
- Lane-Keeping System
- Optional Pro Trailer Backup Assist
Although it’s technically the more luxurious model, the Limited provides less powertrain options. The top-tier F-150 is only available with one engine, the PowerBoost hybrid V6. But, like the Platinum, the Limited offers optional four-wheel drive to improve off-road performance. It also comes standard with more driver safety aids, including the Pro Trailer Backup Assist system.
Limited
- PowerBoost turbo 3.5L hybrid V6 (430 hp, 570 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
- Optional four-wheel drive
- Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
- Lane-Keeping System
- Pro Trailer Backup Assist
Distinct Style
Although these upscale F-150 trucks have some flashy features in common (like LED headlamps and Zone Lighting), they ultimately deliver two distinct styles.
The Platinum delivers a polished look, with a chrome grille and body-color door handles. Its collection of LED lights not only make it look sharp, but provide enhanced visibility wherever you travel.
Platinum features include:
- 20-inch polished aluminum wheels
- Body-color front and rear bumpers
- Chrome single-bar style grille with satin-chrome surround and chrome accents
- Body-color door handles and tailgate
- LED headlamps and taillamps
- LED fog lamps with LED cornering lamps
- Tailgate LED
- Satin aluminum tailgate applique
- Remote tailgate release
- Zone Lighting
- Optional LED Box Lighting
- Optional power tailgate
In addition to bigger, flashier wheels and extra satin aluminum trim, the Limited also comes standard with a longer list of desirable exterior features. These include LED Box Lighting and a power-operating tailgate.
Limited features include:
- 22-inch polished aluminum wheels
- Chrome single-bar style grille with satin chrome surround and six silver minor bars
- Satin aluminum door handles and tailgate
- Satin aluminum tailgate applique
- Body-color front and rear bumpers
- LED headlamps and taillamps
- LED fog lamps with LED cornering lamps
- LED Box Lighting
- LED mirror-mounted spotlights
- Power tailgate
- Tailgate LED
- Zone Lighting
MSRP
As you might expect, the second-tier Platinum (starting at $64,695) costs less than the top-tier Limited (starting at $84,910).
Your Luxury F-150
The 2023 Ford F-150 Platinum is a posh option, providing you with some impressive engine options and a healthy list of optional upgrades. For the most fully loaded experience, choose the 2023 Ford F-150 Limited.