I would go with the Raptor, assuming that the 2017 F150 is a Scab too.
If you are going to just drive it or occasionally take off road you have the best of both worlds with the Raptor.
Can not beat the width of the Raptor cab and standard luxury equipment, including awesome seats. It has already depreciated enough and holds steady market value versus a sticker shock of the new truck and equipment options to make it comparable to the Raptor. Also you will have a much bigger depreciation on the 2017 F150.
You do not need to cage anything. Unless you gonna become "Mad Max" and go jumping dunes in the desert. lol I think its a little too much for what you are intending to use it. Just drive it and enjoy it. The ride on these trucks is just awesome.
Factor in shock rebuilt or upgrade in another 20k miles on the Raptor.
Best of luck.