I get what you are saying but I think facts and figures are important for towing and hauling. I always start off shopping base trucks. That is where Ford continues to win me over. Ford offers their top shelf engine in the base trim and it is also the most capable base truck of all brands. Chevy...
Next Ford F-150 Will Get Rid of 2,400 Parts to Cut Costs, Improve Quality
The automaker’s CEO says it wants to streamline its manufacturing process to boost profitability.
https://www.thedrive.com/news/next-ford-f-150-will-get-rid-of-2400-parts-to-cut-costs-improve-quality
Ford wants to...
Just watched the GM 5.3 and Ford 5.0 tow trailers up the Ike Gauntlet on TFL trucks YouTube channel. The 5.0 was cruising at 60mph at 3500rpm. The 5.3 was cruising at 60mph at 4000rpm. Not only was the F150 cruising at a lower rpm but TFL struggled to get the Chevy to downshift. Per Motor Trend...
True, there is overlap but with good reason and it actually goes for all of the brands. The main reason being that Ford offers its top shelf power trains throughout the entire lineup. Not only can you get the 5.0 and 3.5 in the XLT but also the 3.5 hybrid. On the other hand GMC will not let you...
The SLT is not a direct competitor to the XLT, that would be the SLE. Also the numbers you mentioned aren't matching up. The base SLT with the 5.3 and no options added starts at 61k.
I actually did it purposely. My 2016 had some mood lighting above the glovebox. I love the new interior but the glove box area looked so dim at night compared to the rest of the interior. Especially after seeing some light in that area for 7 years or so.