I'd contend that the std cab,
I'd contend that the std cab, short bed, 2wd, XL with sport trim and the 2.7 EB with 10 speed with 400 ft lbs starting at 2750 could hang right there with the higher ponied 5.0, at least the first quarter mile for $1000 less as an almost-SVT_-like sport truck. I've never read a review that would suggest that the V8 out sprints the little engine that could. A sport minded pickup prospective buyer may want to order 3.55 gears and by opting for the 2.7, one might actually find one in dealer stock.