2017 Ford F-150 Raptor release date news: Leaks point to starting price of $49K

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Although Ford has already confirmed that the 2017 edition of its F-150 Raptor series will be in showrooms this fall, the auto maker has yet to come out with new details. However, leaked documents shed light on the upcoming lineup, placing the new iteration to have a base price of at least $49,000.

According to Auto Blog, although fans can already order the new edition from car dealers, it will be still be some time before the new F-150 Raptor can be seen prominently in showrooms. However, leaked documents already list the prices for different F-150 Raptor variants. The base mode will be the Supercab Edition, which will retail for $49,520 as its base price. Meanwhile, the step-up Supercrew will have a starting $52,505 price tag. The prices already include destination. However, the tags are only the base prices, and additional charges are also listed for optional equipment and accessories.

On the list, the optional packages include the Technology Package for $1,950, which is also present on the current-gen F-150. However, given that the 2017 edition has had upgrades over its exterior and under-the-hood features, the upcoming bundle is also expected to be upgraded. It is expected though, that the package will include the standard 360-degree camera system, lane-keeping assist, and dynamic hitch assist, among others. There is also a Luxury Package for additional $9,345.

Improvements on the 2017 edition include improved aluminum construction, 10-speed automatic option, a tweaked chassis system, custom KO2 tires from BF Goodrich, and an upped 450-horsepower twin-turbocharged V-6 engine.

Meanwhile, the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor can also be fitted with stand-alone add-on accessories like LED cargo bed lights, auto-dimming and trailer backup assist options, remote start, and power-sliding rear glass, which have price tags on top of the base model prices.

Aside from the Raptor edition, prices are also listed for the standard-cab F-150, with prices starting at $27,735.

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