Comparing the Ford F-150 to the Chevy Silverado in Lake Charles, LA

Welcome to Bolton Ford, your Ford dealership located near you in Lake Charles, LA. The Ford F-150 and the Chevy Silverado are popular SUVs aimed at performance, technology and safety for the ultimate ride. Comparing these rides is like comparing two titans of the truck world. Both have a long standing reputation of toughness, reliability, performance, and safety in the arena. The Ford F150 and Chevy Silverado compete with similar starting MSRPs and offer a variety of trim levels for peak customizability and performance. The Ford F-150 is available from $36,785 beginning with the XL model and the Chevy Silverado 1500 is available from $36,800 for the WT model.
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New F-150 Performance - Ford F150 vs. Chevy Silverado Near Lake Charles, LA

The 2024 Ford F150 is equipped with a variety of choices with a range of Ford F150 pickups for any job. The 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 delivers robust 325 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft of torque with best-in-class maximum available towing is perfect for getting heavy things where they need to go. The 3.5L PowerBoost® Hybrid engine with up to 7.2kW of Pro Power Onboard is capable of powering tools on the go wherever you need them with available 430 horsepower and 570-lb.-ft of torque. The All-Electric F-150 Lighting has a massive 580 horsepower with the extended-range battery (452 horsepower on the standard-range battery) and 775 lb.-ft. of torque and can go 0-60 MPH in under 4 seconds.

In contrast, the Chevrolet Silverado is powered by TurboMax™, with just 310 horsepower and 430 lb.-ft. of torque standard on the WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, and LT Trail Boss trim levels. Torque is available on demand and delivered by the dual volute turbocharger.


2024 Ford F-150 Cargo Bed Near Beaumont, Tx

New F-150 Design - Exterior and Interior Near Sulphur

The Ford F-150 is known for its bold and rugged design, combining modern styling with an emphasis on functionality and usability. It features a large, imposing grille and LED headlamps that give it a distinctive front-end appearance. The headlamps are either LED Reflector or LED Projector with Dynamic Bending depending on the selected trim level. The fog lamps are either LED, or LED with LED Cornering Lamps on most trim levels.

The F-150's body lines are muscular and chiseled, reflecting its capability as a full-size pickup truck built for its dependability. Varying by trim level, the Ford F-150s wheels range from 17-in silver steel wheels on the XL trim level, 20-in Dark Gray with Machined Aluminum wheels on the STX, 18-Inch Chrome-Like PVD Wheels on the XLT, 20-Inch Chrome Wheel without Inserts on the TREMOR®, 20-Inch Chrome-Like PVD Wheels on the LARIAT®, 20-Inch Chrome-Like PVD Wheels with King Ranch Wheel Ornaments on the King Ranch®, 20-Inch Painted Gloss Black Wheel on the Platinum, and 22-Inch Premium Painted Wheel with Chrome Inserts on the Raptor®.

The cab and seat configurations are made for the most comfortable ride with various door configurations depending on the cab style chosen. The Regular Cab has two doors, the SuperCab is an extended cab with rear-hinged back doors, and SuperCrew is a full four-door crew cab option. The seats range from two front comfortable bucket seats in the base model to front comfortable bucket seats and 60/40 Flip-Up Split Bench in the SuperCab, or 60/40 Flip Up Split Bench with Elongated Cushion in the SuperCrew® option.

On the other hand, the Chevy Silverado also offers a robust and masculine design with a grille that varies across trim levels but keeps a broad and aggressive stance. Standard headlamps are LED reflector headlamps, while High-Intensity LED reflector headlamps are not available on the WT 4WD trim level, but are available starting from LT 4WD and up. 17" Ultra Silver painted steel wheels are standard on the WT 4WD, and go up to 22" 6-spoke Low Gloss Black wheels with machined accents. Like the F-150, the Chevy Silverado offers different cab and bed configurations to suit different customer needs. Overall, the Silverado aims to balance modern aesthetics with the practical requirements of a full-size pickup truck competing against the F-150.

New F-150 Tech Features Near Beaumont

The Ford F-150 is equipped with Ford's SYNC 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition, 12-in Capacitive Touchscreen, and FordPass™ Connect 5G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot to keep you connected on your trips and supports features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The F-150 offers Ford Co-Pilot360, which includes advanced driver-assist features such as pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping system, and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability which is available on some trims.

In contrast, the Chevy Silverado features standard the 7" diagonal Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system with color touchscreen on the WT 4WD, Custom 4WD, and Custom Trail Boss 4WD trims. The larger 13.4" diagonal Chevrolet Infotainment 3 Premium system with Google built-in is standard from the LT 4WD, which includes a touchscreen interface with easy-to-use controls.

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Test Drive a Ford F-150 in Lake Charles Today!

Are you ready to take a F-150 for a test drive today in Lake Charles near me? Visit our Lake Charles Ford dealership at 1500 East College Street, Lake Charles, LA 70607, or give us a call at 337-474-0070 to schedule your test drive today. We look forward to serving our customers in Lake Charles, Sulphur, Orange, Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Lafayette for all of your Ford needs! Be sure to take a look at our new and used inventory, new vehicle specials, financing options, and our online trade-in value tool.


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Current Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for base vehicle. Excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Optional equipment not included. Starting A, Z and X Plan price is for qualified, eligible customers and excludes document fee, destination/delivery charge, taxes, title and registration. Not all vehicles qualify for A, Z or X Plan.

* Starting MSRP excludes manufacturer, distributor and dealer options, taxes, title and license and dealer fees and charges. Also excludes the Delivery, Processing and Handling of $1,095 for Cars (Corolla, Corolla HV, Corolla HB, GR Corolla, Camry, Camry HV, Prius, Prius Prime, Toyota Crown, Mirai, GR86, GR Supra), $1,350 for Entry SUV/Small SUV (Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross HV, RAV4, RAV4 HV, RAV4 Prime, bZ4X), $1,395 for Mid SUV/Van (4Runner, Venza, Highlander, Highlander HV, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander HV, Sienna, Land Cruiser, Toyota Crown Signia), $1,495 for Small Pickup (Tacoma), $1,850 for Large Pickup/Large SUV (Tundra, Tundra HV, Sequoia). (Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota's charge for these services is called the "Delivery, Processing and Handling" and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota's overall pricing structure and may be subject to change at any time. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling.) The Delivery, Processing and Handling in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX may vary. The published prices do not apply to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Dealer price will vary.

* Never tow beyond a vehicle’s published towing capacities. Before towing, confirm your vehicle and trailer are compatible, hooked up and loaded properly and that you have any necessary additional equipment. The maximum you can tow depends on base curb weight plus the total weight of any cargo, occupants, and added vehicle equipment. Follow all instructions in your Owner’s Manual.

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Always consult the Owner’s Manual before off-road driving, know your terrain and trail difficulty, and use appropriate safety gear.

* The Toyota model or models shown are designed to meet most off-road driving requirements, but off-roading is inherently dangerous and may result in personal injury or vehicle damage. Toyota encourages responsible operation to help protect you, your vehicle and the environment.

Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and weight distribution.

Onboard door storage not possible on four-door models equipped with available slide-out tailgate.

Requires phone with active data service and compatible software. SYNC 3/SYNC 4 does not control 3rd party products while in use. 3rd Parties are solely responsible for their respective functionality.

FordPass Connect (optional on select vehicles), the FordPass App; and complimentary Connected Service are required for remote features (see FordPass Terms for details). Connected service and features depend on compatible AT&T network availability. Evolving technology/cellular networks/vehicle capability may limit functionality and prevent operation of connected features. Connected service excludes WiFi hotspot.

* JBL® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc.

* Requires compatible smartphone. Operability depends on network availability, a cellular connection and GPS signal. Services subject to change at any time without notice. Data charges may apply. To learn more, go to https://www.toyota.com/connected-services/. To learn more about Toyota's Connected Services data collection, use, sharing and retention practices, please visit https://www.toyota.com/support/privacy-notice/. Apple CarPlay® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

* Compatible Android 8.0+ phone, compatible active data plan, and Android Auto app required. Operability depends on network availability, a cellular connection and GPS signal. To use Android Auto on your car display, you’ll need an Android phone running Android 8 or higher, an active data plan, and the Android Auto app. Services subject to change at any time without notice. Data charges may apply. To learn more, go to https://www.toyota.com/audio-multimedia/. To learn more about Toyota’s Connected Services data collection, use, sharing and retention practices, please visit https://www.toyota.com/support/privacy-notice/.

* The Panoramic View Monitor does not provide a comprehensive view of the area surrounding your vehicle. Look around to confirm clearance. See Owner’s Manual for limitations.

Requires automatic transmission.

Only available with 2.7L EcoBoost and the 3.0L V6 EcoBoost engine with automatic transmission option.

1-Pedal Drive is an extra driving aid. It does not replace the driver’s attention and judgment, or the need to apply the brakes. See Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.

Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver's attention, judgment and need to control the vehicle. It does not replace safe driving. See Owner's Manual for details and limitations.

Lane-Keeping System does not control steering