Skotty
2014 S P85 | 2023 F-150L
Ease of entry/exit was a concern for me as well that I didn't mention. I'm still young and limber enough that it's no problem, but the parents of my wife and I however find it not so easy to get in and out of Tesla cars. Though I was actually concerned that the F-150 might to too high, causing a problem in the opposite direction. However, it seems to be better, and the grab handles help.I also made the switch on Jan 20th. 2021 model 3 performance to 2023 Lightning Lariat. This is my take after 3 weeks. I prefer my Wife's Y to my 3 and part of the reason I made the switch is I'm getting older and the 3P was to low. It was like sitting on the floor and with no grab handles (Tesla needs to fix this) I dropped back into the seat every time I got in.
- Interior is better in the F150 then again the Lariat is a higher trim level.
- Spare Tire is a plus
- Never knew how much I missed having a gauge cluster until I got it back.
- Same thing with all the dedicated buttons vs everything on the touchscreen.
- Tesla Navigation and Trip planning is better than Ford's native solution.
- It's nice to have Android Auto which opens up a lot more app choices including Youtube Music.
- Tesla UI is better
- Tesla OTA Updates are miles ahead
- Blue Cruise is really good ( I still don't 100% trust any hands free driving solution)
- Tesla's charge network is it's best advantage, however that is changing. (Free adapter is a nice touch from Ford and the integrated payment solution with Tesla which works with a few other charge partners as well will be good.)
- Tesla's sound system is better, then again where are you going to put Sub's in a truck and keep the rear under seat storage? Would need to compare to the CT.
- Grab handles!
Another potential issue with the F-150 8 speaker B&O sound system is that any amount of bass vibrates the rear seat which rear seat passengers could find obnoxious. I'm actually not sure what speaker or speakers cause the vibration. I guess there is maybe a subwoofer somewhere? I have the under seat storage in the rear. But does it go all the way across? I can't remember. I'd go look but my wife is out with the truck right now. Lets see..there are 8 speakers..2 on the A-pillars, 1 in each of 4 doors, that leaves 2 remaining and I'm not sure where they are.