Bucks on Trucks: Deep discounts abound on this new Ford F-150

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The experts at driving.ca regularly combine manufacturers’ incentives from Unhaggle.com with resale value, dependability, and overall ratings to find you the best deal for your money in new cars.

Today, we look at one truck in particular, the 2021 Ford F-150 XLT 4×4 SuperCrew. Check out the deal below.

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2021 Ford F-150 XLT 4×4 SuperCrew 145-in

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price: $47,939
Manufacturer Incentive: $4000
Unhaggle Savings: $2000
Total Savings: $6000
Mandatory Fees (Freight, Govt. Fees): $2080
Total Before Tax: $44,019

It’s big news any time the Blue Oval makes major changes to its best-selling pickup, the F-150. Stakes are high in the half-ton truck market since these machines are a major profit centre and account for a significant chunk of annual sales.

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For the 2021 model year, the F-150 is significantly revised both inside and out. It doesn’t enjoy the wholesale changes made in 2015 when the body was switched to an aluminum construction, but there are enough alterations to get Ford fans jonesing for a new ride. The crew at Unhaggle.com have uncovered some savings on a particular trim and body style that could help buyers save a few dollars.

Specifically, this deal applies to the XLT SuperCrew model with a short 5.5′ box. That explains the ‘145-inch’ notation in this post’s title; it’s the wheelbase measure and helps to distinguish this specific body style from F-150s with the 6.5′ cargo box. Keep this in mind when shopping because it may make a difference in both available savings and interest rates.

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The XLT is the next-to-base trim but is hardly a stripper truck. Without adding a single extra feature or additional option package, the XLT comes with active safety kit like blind-spot monitoring and the second-gen Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of driver aids. An active front air dam channels air around the truck at highway speeds in such a way as to save fuel. Fog lights are embedded in the front bumper and the heated side mirrors are power adjustable.

Under the hood, a XLT-grade truck will be equipped with the base 3.3L V6 engine, which is good for 290 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque. If that naturally aspirated mill doesn’t turn your crank, there are no fewer than five other engine options, including the newly introduced full-hybrid powertrain that makes nearly 600 lb-ft of torque (though one does have to select an extra option package to get this engine). Most notably, the excellent 2.7L EcoBoost V6 is available as a stand-alone option for just $900, bringing with it 325 horsepower plus 400 lb-ft of torque and the capability to tow up to 10,000 lbs when properly equipped.

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Speaking of towing, this specific body style (SuperCrew 4×4 short box) can tow a hearty 8,200 lbs at minimum with the 3.3L V6 engine. Properly equipped with the correct powertrain, that number soars to a staggering 13,900 lbs, a number squarely in the domain of heavy-duty pickups not that many years ago. Be sure to do your homework on engine size and axle ratio before signing on the dotted line to make sure the truck you’re buying has the towing capability you need.

While the XLT is certainly low on the F-150 totem pole of trim levels, it isn’t the hose-’em-out base truck one may remember from their youth. Single-zone air conditioning is standard, along with cruise control and a cloth split bench seat. Yes, one can still spec a no-charge rubber floor covering instead of carpet in a nod to practicality. Infotainment is handled by a large 8-inch touchscreen in the centre stack; this size of display was once an expensive option. Ford’s new Sync 4 system works with certain voice commands and also features both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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Extra packages are available intended to either jazz up the exterior or add more creature comforts to the cabin. The latter can bring everything from heated seats to better infotainment options. It should be noted that XLT trucks are only available with a bench seat, no matter the price tag. Various payload and towing options can be selected to equip the truck with capability matching your future weekend plans.

The 2021 Ford F-150 XLT 4×4 SuperCrew Short Box arrives with a $6,000 combined Unhaggle discount, leaving a sticker of $44,019. This price includes freight and PDI along with other mandatory government fees but does not include sales tax.