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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford F-150
64% vs 68% estimated value retained after five years
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Pickup Truck resale value and depreciation: 14 models compared
Pickup resale value is tied to capability as well as age. Midsize and full-size trucks differ in towing, payload, cab and bed configuration, powertrain, and buyer demand. Compare the model-level averages here, then open a guide to check the model years and trims that match the work you need to do.
14
Models compared
103
Model-year records
33.3%
Median model average
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Average depreciation uses every model year available for each vehicle. Coverage varies, so use the model-years column to judge the breadth of each average and open a model guide for like-age comparisons.
| Titan | Nissan | 12.0% | $35,649 | 6 years | — |
| Tacoma | Toyota | 14.4% | $32,450 | 12 years | — |
| Tundra | Toyota | 17.7% | $30,654 | 6 years | — |
| Ranger | Ford | 21.4% | $24,249 | 2 years | — |
| F-250 Super Duty | Ford | 32.2% | $25,609 | 6 years | — |
| Frontier | Nissan | 32.8% | $17,729 | 6 years | — |
| F-150 | Ford | 33.0% | $33,289 | 12 years | — |
| Gladiator | Jeep | 33.5% | $27,589 | 1 year | — |
| Silverado 1500 | Chevrolet | 35.5% | $35,646 | 12 years | — |
| Colorado | Chevrolet | 35.5% | $19,661 | 6 years | — |
| Sierra 1500 | GMC | 35.6% | $37,747 | 12 years | — |
| 1500 | Ram | 36.9% | $34,027 | 12 years | — |
| Canyon | GMC | 38.0% | $21,484 | 6 years | — |
| Ridgeline | Honda | 45.0% | $22,952 | 4 years | — |
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Compare the pickup trucks buyers commonly cross-shop using five-year value retention, used prices, ownership costs and shared model-year data.
Buyer Context
What moves pickup truck resale value
Truck pricing is unusually configuration-sensitive. Two examples of the same model can have different engines, drivetrains, cabs, beds, and towing equipment, so a broad model average should be treated as orientation rather than a quote for a specific vehicle.
Configuration and capability
Cab style, bed length, payload package, four-wheel drive, axle ratio, and towing equipment all influence the buyer pool. Compare a listing against similarly equipped trucks rather than the cheapest version of the same badge.
Work history and condition
Inspect frames, beds, hitches, suspension components, tires, and underbody hardware for evidence of heavy towing, hauling, or corrosion. Service history can matter more than cosmetic condition on a working truck.
Powertrain demand
Gas, diesel, hybrid, and electric trucks carry different fuel, maintenance, and towing tradeoffs. Local fuel prices and demand for specific engines can produce meaningful regional differences in resale value.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the pickup truck resale value table compare?
The table compares 14 pickup trucks using each model's average observed depreciation, average used asking price, available RepairPal rating, and model-year coverage. It is designed to narrow a shopping list, not price a specific vehicle. Open a model guide to compare individual years, because age, trim, mileage, condition, and location can produce a different result from the broad model average.
Why can model-year coverage change a pickup truck depreciation average?
The 103 model-year records represented here are not distributed evenly across every model. A vehicle with mostly recent years may show a lower average depreciation rate than one with a long history that includes older vehicles. Coverage is displayed in the table so you can see that difference. For the fairest comparison, open the model pages and compare vehicles at the same age.
What should I check before buying a used pickup truck?
Verify the truck's payload and towing labels, cab and bed configuration, axle ratio, and drivetrain against your actual needs. Inspect the frame, hitch, bed, suspension, tires, and underbody for work or corrosion, and ask for powertrain service records. Price comparisons are most useful when the mileage, engine, equipment, and condition are genuinely similar.