Along with being garage friendly, the F150 is a vehicle with multiple personalities, and that's a good thing. From a basic workhorse through to a chariot of luxury, the F150 can be equipped to meet many needs and desires. The major equipment groups commence with the base XL model beginning at $27,135 and encompassing rear access doors on the regular cab, AM/FM radio with clock, 40/20/40 split front bench, 17-inch steel wheels, air conditioning, tilt steering and locking tailgate. The $28,335 STX F150 will add AM/FM stereo with single CD, 17-

From basic workhorse, luxury chariot or somewhere in between, there is an F150 model to suit your tastes. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press)

inch cast aluminum wheels. Find further riches in your war chest and move up to the $29,690 XLT and your F150 will benefit from the addition of the overhead rail storage system, premium cloth seating, power windows, power mirrors, remote entry, autolamp, delayed accessory power, outside temperature/compass display, speed control and optional AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, optional power sliding rear window, optional power moonroof and optional defrosting rear window.

The F150 Lariat model is the pinnacle of truck refinement and luxury. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press)

If the XLT hasn't emptied the bank, for $36,255 the FX4 package will add a leather-wrapped steering wheel, metallic trim, aviation inspired instrument cluster, driver's side key-pad entry, 17-inch machined aluminum wheels or optional 18-inch machine cast aluminum wheels and optional sporty cloth or leather trimmed captain's chairs with flow-through console and floor shifter.

If the riches are inexhaustible, the $43,225 Lariat will complete the picture of hedonism with the addition of simulated woodgrain trim, a unique instrument cluster, leather 40/20/40 split bench front seat, AM/FM cassette with single CD, 18-inch bright aluminum wheels, in-dash message center, steering wheel audio, climate and cruise controls, auto-climate control, optional heated leather seats deluxe mirror package, power-adjustable pedals and optional leather captain's chairs with flow-through console and floor shifter.