While the 2025 Ford F-150 is a strong option, the 2025 Ford Super Duty is an even stronger one! But which is right for your Colorado drive, Ford’s best-selling light-duty truck or its heavy-duty one? We’re here to help you make the right choice.
Key Takeaways
- The heavy-duty Super Duty (starting at $45,300*) comes at a higher price than the light-duty F-150 (from $38,810*).
- If the F-150 can’t handle your workloads, look to the stronger Super Duty!
- Both trucks are big on comfort and offer your choice of luxury upgrades.
- The F-150 comes standard with more tech features, but the Super Duty is ultimately available with many of the same items.
Starting Price
Price is one of the reasons we recommend buying only as much truck as you need! The 2025 Ford F-150 starts at $38,810*, an excellent price for such a powerful, handsomely equipped pickup. But since the Super Duty delivers more power and greater capabilities, it’s the more expensive option, starting at $45,300*.
*Price as of 4/26/25.
Workhorse Capabilities
While both trucks transport best-in-class loads, this means very different things in each truck’s respective segment! For adventurous drivers, the Super Duty is ideal for pulling an especially big RV camper across the Front Range. For Colorado ranchers, the Super Duty makes it possible to transport livestock trailers through our local landscapes. You can even equip this heavy-duty truck for snow-plow duty! Depending on configuration, the Super Duty can tow up to 40,000 pounds or haul payloads weighing up to 8,000 pounds!
2025 Ford Super Duty Powertrain Specs
- 6.8L V8 (400 hp, 445 lb-ft)
- 7.3L V8 (430 hp, 485 lb-ft)
- 6.7L Power Stroke turbodiesel V8 (475 hp, 1,050 lb-ft)
- High-output 6.7L Power Stroke turbodiesel V8 (500 hp, 1,200 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- XL: Rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive
- XLT and up: Four-wheel drive
The F-150 is a solid workhorse, but it also delivers plenty of potential for adventure! Ford’s full-size truck is popular around these parts for its incredible off-roading capabilities. It’s also great at handling snowy Colorado weather, boosting driver confidence at elevations high and low. This light-duty pickup is also a decent workhorse in its own right, helping you out on your Home Depot runs and skiing road trips. Depending on configuration and equipment, the 2025 F-150 can tow up to 13,000 pounds or haul payloads weighing up to 2,455 pounds.
2025 Ford F-150 Powertrain Options
- 2.7L turbocharged V6 (325 hp, 400 lb-ft)
- 5.0L V8 (400 hp, 410 lb-ft)
- 3.5L turbo V6 (400 hp, 500 lb-ft)
- 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid V6 (430 hp, 570 lb-ft)
- Raptor-exclusive 3.5L turbo V6 (450 hp, 510 lb-ft)
- Raptor R-exclusive 5.2L supercharged V8 (720 hp, 640 lb-ft)
- 10-speaker automatic transmission
- XL: Rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive
- XLT and up: Four-wheel drive
Creature Comforts
Choose from three roomy cabin options — regular, extended, and crew — to create the perfect Super Duty or F-150 for your social life! The entry-level Super Duty is a little more basic than its F-150 counterpart. For example, it comes with vinyl upholstery rather than cloth. Then again, these heavy-duty trucks come standard with more features than ever, including remote engine start and SYNC 4 infotainment.
Available upgrades help you bring a little luxury along for the ride. Climb each truck’s trim levels to discover upgrades like premium leather upholstery and heated and ventilated front seats. The available twin-panel power sunroof brightens your drive with fresh air and sunshine!
Ultramodern Technology
Both the Ford F-150 and Super Duty are available with some incredible tech features. For example, the Pro Power Onboard generator powers everything from power saws to espresso makers! The Pro Trailer Backup Assist system enhances precision as you back your trailer into a crowded loading area. And you can avoid overloading your truck with the Onboard Scales & Smart Hitch system, which estimates payloads in real time!
Compared to the Super Duty, the base F-150 comes with a few extra tech features. It has the bigger SYNC 4 touchscreen (12 inches to the Super Duty’s 8) and a longer list of driver safety aids, including standard blind-spot warning and lane-keeping assistance. However, these features are found on the Super Duty Lariat trim model and up!
The Right Ford Truck for You
If you need the mightiest possible truck, there’s no better choice than the heavy-duty Super Duty. If the light-duty F-150 can handle your towing and hauling needs, on the other hand, it’s the best option, delivering workhorse capabilities at the best price. Experience best-in-class Ford capabilities — visit us at Brighton Ford to test-drive the 2025 F-150 or Super Duty!