Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.A Lower Starting PointThe Ford F-150 lineup is sprawling, with something for everyone this year. If you're pinching pennies, the XL starts at $37,290. But if you want to go full beast mode, the F-150 Raptor is your ticket – though right now, that ticket costs $79,005 before destination fees.For 2027, Ford is reportedly chopping that base price down to $74,995. That's a pretty hefty discount, making the Raptor a bit more accessible for those who want their trucks with extra attitude.FordThe New $74,995 RaptorFord's own ordering guide, snagged by CarsDirect, confirms the 2027 F-150 Raptor will start at $74,995 before destination. That's $4,010 less than the 2026 model – a rare price drop in today's world.AdvertisementAdvertisementThis new pricing puts the Raptor in a head-to-head showdown with the 2027 Ram 1500 RHO, which just so happens to share the exact same $74,995 sticker price before destination fees.Of note, the Raptor's $2,795 destination charge bumps the real starting price to $77,790 before taxes and fees. The Ram RHO? Same deal, same fee.RamOf Course You're Giving Something UpSo, what's the catch? The lower price means the base Equipment Group 800A loses a few goodies that used to come standard, according to the ordering guide. Gone are the 14-speaker B&O Unleashed sound system, head-up display, and heated rear seats. If you want those, you'll have to pony up for Equipment Group 801A.That upgrade will reportedly set you back $4,120, pushing the Raptor's price right back up to about $79,115 before destination. In other words, if you want all the bells and whistles, most of that price cut disappears.AdvertisementAdvertisementStill, this new setup gives buyers more options. If you're all about the Raptor's off-road chops and don't care about fancy extras, you can save some substantial cash. But if you want the full luxury treatment, that lower MSRP is more smoke and mirrors than real savings.FordView the 4 images of this gallery on the original articleThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 19, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.