What’s the difference between the 2024 Ford Super Duty and 2023 Ford Super Duty? Should you choose one of these heavy-duty trucks over the other? Our comparison guide gives you a side-by-side look at these ultra-powerful trucks.
Key Takeaways
- The 2023 Super Duty trucks received a major overhaul, with new styling, powertrain options, and tech features. The 2024 Super Duty delivers these same features, plus a few updates.
- Both trucks offer best-in-class towing and hauling capabilities, plus a high-output turbodiesel engine that generates 500 horses and 1,200 pound-feet of torque!
- These Super Duty model years are highly configurable, with a range of body styles, luxury upgrades, and job-friendly tech features available.
- The 2024 Super Duty (starting at $44,970) is slightly more expensive than the 2023 Super Duty (starting at $43,970).
Super Duty Updates
The 2023 Ford Super Duty was completely redesigned, offering new exterior styling, an updated cabin, tech upgrades, and more power than ever before. Among their many updates, these trucks introduced a high-output version of the Power Stroke V8 engine that generates an incredible output of 500 horsepower and 1,200 pound-feet of torque!
All of the 2023 updates carry over to the 2024 Super Duty trucks, which made a few updates of its own. The Super Duty XL’s base engine, the 6.8-liter V8 engine, is now flex-fuel capable. Use flex fuel for both a cleaner burn and enhanced performance. Also, Ford’s Onboard Scales and Smart Hitch technology, which estimate payloads and trailer tongue weight, are now available for both the XL and XLT trim models.
Power & Performance
Both Super Duty trucks deliver best-in-class capabilities! Depending on body style, powertrain, equipment, and which F-Series model (F-250, F-350, or F-450) you select, the Super Duty’s towing and hauling capabilities vary quite a bit. With the right configuration, though, both the 2023 and 2024 Super Duty can tow up to 30,000 pounds of conventional trailer or 40,000 pounds with a gooseneck/fifth-wheel setup. These heavy-duty trucks can also haul best-in-class payloads of up to 8,000 pounds!
The redesigned 2023 Super Duty not only introduced two new engine options, but it also made four-wheel drive standard for all but the base XL trim model (where it’s optional). You’ll find the same powertrain options on both model years, including the high-output turbodiesel V8!
These Super Duty trucks offer the same engine options:
- 6.8L gas V8 (405 horsepower, 445 lb-ft) (XL only)
- 7.3L gas V8 (430 hp, 485 lb-ft)
- 6.7L Power Stroke turbodiesel V8 (475 hp, 1,050 lb-ft)
- 6.7L high-output Power Stroke turbodiesel V8 (500 hp, 1,200 lb-ft)
- XL: Rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive
- XLT and up: Four-wheel drive
Heavy-Duty Creature Comforts
In terms of trim models and features, you won’t find too many differences between these Super Duty model years. Both offer six trim models: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited.
The fourth-generation Super Duty comes standard with more features than ever before. Unlike in previous generations, the base XL trim model includes niceties like power windows and door locks. But the upgrades don’t stop there; the standard lineup includes remote engine start, SYNC 4 infotainment, an 8-inch central touchscreen, and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. These trucks are also equipped with plenty of trailering gear, including an integrated trailer brake controller and trailer sway damping.
For more features, simply move up the Super Duty trim models. The mid-grade XLT Super Duty offers an increasingly modern drive, with cloth upholstery, cabin carpeting, and forward collision mitigation.
The Lariat and up are pretty luxurious, adding items like leather seating, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated and ventilated front seats. The King Ranch and Platinum trim models each add a premium 14-speaker B&O sound system, unique leather upholstery, and a head-up display.
For those who want more of a fully loaded experience, there’s the Limited! This heavy-duty truck tops the lineup, adding premium two-tone leather upholstery, carbon-fiber interior trim, and a dual-panel power sunroof, among other upgrades.
Super Duty MSRP
The 2024 Super Duty (from $44,970) is a little more expensive than the 2023 Super Duty (from $43,970). But for most heavy-duty shoppers, a slight price hike probably won’t be a make-or-break selling point!
Your Heavy-Duty Truck
So, which Super Duty model year has your name on it? With the same best-in-class capabilities, both heavy-duty trucks are nicely suited to anyone who wants to move massive weight. If your local dealership has trucks from both model years on hand, we wouldn’t try to talk you out of either one.
On the other hand, the 2024 Super Duty made some updates you may not want to miss, especially if you’re shopping the lower trim levels! Many drivers also want to ensure their truck will meet their unique heavy-duty requirements, leading them to special-order their own Super Duty. By doing so, you’ll end up shopping for the newer Super Duty model year!