How different are the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R and F-150 Raptor? Our comparison guide helps you tell the difference between Ford’s off-road-ready light-duty pickup trucks.
MSRP
The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor is loaded with off-road-ready gear, a powerful engine, and upscale features, all of which comes at an MSRP of $76,775. Because the F-150 Raptor R is even more powerful, and comes with a longer list of performance and luxury features, it starts at $109,145. Remember these prices may vary and are subject to change.
Powertrain
Besides their starting prices, the major difference between the Raptor and Raptor R is what’s under the hood. The F-150 Raptor is very powerful, with an exclusive, high-output version of the 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 that produces 450 horsepower. But the Raptor R is specially designed to be even more powerful, unleashing 700 horses via its supercharged V8 engine. Both trucks send power to all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Here’s a quick look at these F-150 trucks’ powertrain specs:
- Raptor: 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 (450 horsepower, 510 lb-ft of torque)
- Raptor R: 5.2L V8 (700 hp, 640 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- Two-speed automatic four-wheel-drive system with neutral towing capability
Performance Features
The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor comes standard with 35-inch all-terrain tires, with 37-inch all-terrain tires available. The F-150 Raptor R comes standard with the bigger, 37-inch all-terrain tires.
Otherwise, the Raptor and the Raptor R feature a very similar list of performance features. Both trucks come standard with a long list of items designed to help you power through difficult terrain. Here’s a look at the highlights:
- Selectable Drive Modes: Normal, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery, Off-Road, Baja, Rock Crawl
- Trail Control with Trail-1 Pedal Drive
- Sport-tuned Fox Racing Shox with Live Valve Technology
- Electronic-locking rear differential
- Independent front suspension
- Five-link rear suspension with panhard rod
- Hi-lock transfer case
Comfort, Convenience, and Style
These aren’t just the most capable pickup trucks in the Ford roster, they’re also very luxurious, with stylish leather upholstery and an extensive roster of cutting-edge infotainment features. These trucks are also loaded with savvy tech gear, giving you the means to back a trailer in the desired direction or access your favorite smartphone apps via voice control.
Both F-150 Raptor models include:
- Leather upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats with driver’s seat memory
- 12-inch digital gauge cluster
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Power-adjustable pedals with memory settings
- Ambient interior lighting
- SYNC 4 with 12-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wireless smartphone charging pad
- Interior Work Surface
- 360-degree camera package
- LED fog lamps
- LED Box Lighting
- Zone Lighting
- Power-locking tailgate with remote tailgate release
- Adaptive cruise control with Traffic Jam Assist
- Pro Trailer Backup Assist and Pro Trailer Hitch Assist
In addition to those features, the Raptor R adds some features that are optional for the regular Raptor, as well as some exclusive styling details, including:
- Recaro front sport seats with black leather and Alcantara suede upholstery
- Carbon fiber interior trim
- Exclusive Code Orange exterior trim
- Exclusive R exterior badging
Your Off-Road-Ready Pickup Truck
Both off-road-ready trucks are supremely capable. The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor is a very powerful option, and it’s as luxurious as it is trail-friendly. If you’re willing to spend a little more, though, the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R delivers supercharged power and additional upgrades in the performance and luxury departments.