It is more than twice the MSRP starting price for the F-150 Lightning Platinum.
COVID-19, the global microchip shortage and new vehicle inventories are still low in many areas. Many new cars are selling at a higher price than MSRP, while used vehicle prices are on the rise. What about a vehicle that is technically a used one? This 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum is listed for $193,988. That’s more than $100,000 above its base price of $90.874.
It’s also not a typo. World Ford Pensacola representatives confirmed pricing over the telephone, explaining that the Lightning was in very high supply. It was purchased by the dealership from a broker. This technically makes it a second-hand vehicle. It is listed as such on the website with 139 miles and finished in Iced Blue Silver Metallic.
This is the no-charge color option for the Platinum trim. The Platinum truck also includes standard features like Ford’s Co-Pilot360 stereo and B&O stereo. A new Lightning Platinum is priced at $92,669 MSRP with destination fees. The question is, however, whether Ford’s new electric pickup will be available for sale. All 2022 models sold out Before the truck was sold to dealers. This is still the most expensive F-150 Lightning we have ever seen, at nearly $200,000
We reported in early 2022 on a Ford communication sent to dealers about potential activities that could negatively affect customer relations and harm the Ford brand. Dealerships might be affected by shifting future vehicle allocations elsewhere, but the communication was primarily focused on new vehicle activity. It is not clear if and how used vehicles could be included in the equation.
The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning starts at just $40,000 with destination charges. This is the Pro trim that’s aimed at fleet managers and contractors as a work vehicle. Although the Lightning XLT is priced at $54,769 it also includes the standard-range, 230 mile-range battery. The XLT’s base cost is $54,769, but the extended-range 580 horsepower battery adds $20,000. This makes the Lightning XLT $74,269.