2017 Ford F-150 STX Starts at $35,615

AutoInformed.comFord is offering “entry-level” truck customers a new STX option “at an affordable price.” The STX Appearance Package is now available on 2017 F-150 and Super Duty trucks. F-150 STX starts at $35,615. This will be the first time the Super Duty has the package. It starts at $34,910; F-350 STX starts at $36,080. YTD through July F-Series sales are up almost 9%.

“STX is for customers who want the utility of an F-Series truck in a stylish, well-optioned package at a competitive price,” said Doug Scott, Ford truck group marketing manager. 

Positioned between the XL and XLT models, STX adds a exterior and many interior features that aren’t normally available on the entry level F-150:

  • 20-inch machined-aluminum wheels with dark gray painted pockets
  • Black billet-style grille with body-color surround and black mesh insert
  • Body-color front fascia and front and rear bumpers
  • Sync 3 with 8-inch center stack touch screen and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Privacy glass
  • Unique black sport cloth seats with Flow-through Console and steering column-mounted shifter
  • STX Sport Box decal
  • Fog lamps
  • Manual driver and passenger lumbar support

The F-150 with the STX package is available with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost, 5.0-liter V8 and 3.5-liter EcoBoost.

The Super Duty STX Appearance package adds chrome and badging. The package is available with either the 6.2-liter V8 gasoline engine, or the 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel, and adds the following to the XL trim:

  • Bright chrome grille
  • Chrome front and rear step bumpers
  • STX fender vent badge
  • Unique aluminum wheels
  • Steering wheel-mounted cruise control
  • Bright hub covers (SRW only)
  • AM/FM stereo with single CD/MP3 player

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