The Ford F-150 is the best-selling vehicle in the country. Yes, not the best-selling truck mind you; the best-selling vehicle.

And this is nothing new, as the Ford F-150 has been tops in trucks for over three decades. Spoiler Alert: It still is.

2021 F-150: Still the Champ

The 2021 F-150 clocks in at a reasonable $34,760 MSRP and with that entry-level edition you get plenty of perks. But this article isn’t the truck edition of The Thrifty Nickel, no sir or madame. We’re cruising past Frugal Boulevard—our apologies to the penny pinchers. Today we scale Premium Truck Mountain, where F-150 trucks rule with platinum fists.

The 2021 Ford F-150 Premium Trims: Platinum VS Limited

The Ford F-150 line has more than a few trim lines available. We just wanted to do a straight head-to-head comparison of the 2021 Ford F-150 Platinum vs. Limited, so we’ll save the Ford Raptor review for a later date.

2021 Ford F-150 Platinum | Starting price: $58,795

The Ford F-150 Platinum series packs enough premium features to pacify upper-tier tastes. The pricing tier in spite of its lavish offerings isn’t as extreme as the Limited edition. Here’s a look at some of the excellent add-ins that separate Platinum from the competition.

• Ford Co-Pilot 360 Assist 2.0

Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control 2.0 and Evasive Steering Assist a safer journey.

Installed and ready to go, the Connected Navigation will keep you on the right path, worry-free.

• Ford V8 with 10-speed transmission

The 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 has long achieved legend status from all Ford aficionados. Now it features Variable Displacement Engine technology, ratcheting up the legend further.

The VDE lets the engine control its cylindrical output when full power isn’t a must.

2021 F-150 Limited | Starting price: $73,105

The Ford F-150 Limited edition entry-level pricing is not for the faint of heart. But then again, those looking for an affordable F-150 are not part of the Limited’s target demographic.

The 2021 F-150 Limited is in a position to crown itself the King of Premium Truck Mountain. It’s loaded with amenities so strong that premium truck enthusiasts are in for a treat.

Some of the top F-150 Limited features include:

• Pro Power Onboard –7.2kW

Sounds fancy, but what does it mean? It turns the Limited F-150 into a generator with an awe-inspiring 7.2kW of output in the 3.5L PowerBoost engine.

• Multi-contour Leather Seats

The Limited’s front bucket seats come with full leather standard and are the pinnacle of comfort. Also standard is the impressive Light Slate with Admiral Blue interior.

• 22-Inch Polished Aluminum Wheels

These wheels are our favorite in this class, by far. They shine up brighter than Lancelot’s armor on Ladies Night.