The 2023 Ford Raptor R: Worth 20k more than a TRX?

As we all were waiting paitently for this car to hit the market, it absolutely has lived up to the hype. Ford heard these pleas, and told us that it was the Raptor 37's chassis and suspension that made adding V-8 power possible. About that engine—the 5.2-liter supercharged Predator V-8 makes 700 horses and twists out 640 lb-ft of torque under the hood of the Raptor R. The engine is an evolution of the mill found in Ford's Mustang GT500, and many details, including the horsepower, were changed to fit the Raptor R application. Up top sits an Eaton TVS R2650 water-cooled supercharger badged specifically for Raptor R and good for up to 12 psi of boost. The supercharger pulley diameter has been reduced by 7 percent to spool it up more quickly and bring in the 640 lb-ft of torque at a lower rpm, where a truck user is more likely to put it to work. The intercooler for the supercharger fits conveniently where the 3.5-liter's charge air cooler fit in Raptor 37, and the new system reuses the air cooler's old fans.

Enough of the output figures, lets get to the title. Is this truck worth 20k more starting over the Ram TRX? In short response, No. There's nothing justifiable about this truck to explain the 20k difference. The off-road capabilities of both truck are more than enough. Sure the Raptor R maybe a slightly better, but how these trucks will be used normally which is the street, TRX is just that bit better than the Raptor R. The only reason you would purchase one over a TRX is for the looks which are debatable or your just a traditional ford guy.