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Ford F-250 Super Duty Depreciation & Resale Value
Skip the new-car premium: a 2019 runs about $10,410 below its original MSRP.
The Ford F-250 Super Duty is a heavy-duty pickup whose resale value varies sharply with cab, drivetrain, and diesel equipment.
Market context: One of the deepest samples in the expansion, with observations in every cohort year.
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At a glance
Key takeaways
Biggest drop
2020→2019
+16.9% in one year
Smart-buy year
2019
~$28,080 median
Depreciation by Model Year
| Model year | Depreciation from MSRP |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 11.7% |
| 2019 | 28.6% |
| 2018 | 30.9% |
| 2017 | 31.0% |
| 2016 | 43.5% |
| 2015 | 47.5% |
Based on 508 real used-car listings. Each listing's price is adjusted to a standard 12,000 mi/year for its age and compared to the vehicle's original MSRP; figures reflect a 5% asking-to-sale estimate.
Resale Value by Age
Estimated value of a typical Ford F-250 Super Duty as it ages, from a ~$34,035 new price.
| Age | Retained | Est. value | Lost that year | Total lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr | 100% | $34,035 | — | −$0 |
| 2 yrs | 100% | $34,035 | — | −$0 |
| 3 yrs | 100% | $34,035 | — | −$0 |
| 4 yrs | 98% | $33,185 | −$850 | −$850 |
| 5 yrs | 89% | $30,395 | −$2,790 | −$3,640 |
| 6 yrs | 82% | $27,839 | −$2,556 | −$6,196 |
| 7 yrs | 75% | $25,497 | −$2,342 | −$8,538 |
| 8 yrs | 69% | $23,353 | −$2,144 | −$10,682 |
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What's your F-250 Super Duty worth?
Estimate a used F-250 Super Duty's value from its year and mileage, using our depreciation model.
Estimated value
$25,500
about typical mileage
At 84,000 miles (about typical for a 7-year-old car, ~84,000 mi). Estimate only — actual value depends on condition, trim, options, and local demand.
Should You Buy a Used Ford F-250 Super Duty?
Thinking about a Ford F-250 Super Duty? It's an average bet for resale. The smartest pick is a 2019 (around $28,080) — it sits just past the steepest depreciation, so the first owner already absorbed the biggest loss. Favor the Lariat trim for the best resale, and always pull a vehicle-history report before buying.
Pros
- Proven longevity — examples regularly list past 150,000 miles and still sell for around $19,900.
- The Lariat trim holds its value best if resale matters to you.
Watch-outs
- The steepest single-year drop hits between 2020 and 2019 — buying brand-new costs you that loss.
What Affects Ford F-250 Super Duty Resale Value
The 2020-to-2019 transition is where the F-250 Super Duty bleeds the most value, dropping 16.9% points in one year. That makes the 2019 F-250 Super Duty a value sweet spot — the previous owner absorbs the worst of the drop, and you still get a relatively recent car.
Trim matters: the Lariat holds its value best (about 25.5% average depreciation), while the XL gives up the most (around 35.8%). Choosing the right trim can be worth thousands at resale.
Which Ford F-250 Super Duty Trims Hold Value Best
Share of original MSRP retained, averaged across model years.
Lariat
74.5% kept· 63 listings
XLT
68.3% kept· 93 listings
XL
64.2% kept· 336 listings
How Long Does the Ford F-250 Super Duty Last?
Mileage profile across 508 listings.
Over 100k mi
59.4%
Over 150k mi
23.8%
Highest mileage
302,292 mi
Price at 120k+ mi
$19,900
Roughly 59.4% of listed Ford F-250 Super Dutys have already crossed 100,000 miles, and 23.8% are past 150,000 — a sign these go the distance with maintenance.
Smartest Year to Buy
The 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty sits just past the steepest depreciation drop, with a typical asking price around $28,080 — about $10,410 off its original MSRP.
View 2019 details →Price & Depreciation by Year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year to buy a used Ford F-250 Super Duty?
The 2019 F-250 Super Duty is the value sweet spot: it sits just past the model's steepest one-year depreciation drop, so the first owner has already absorbed the biggest loss. Expect to pay around $28,080 for a typical example, and the Lariat trim will hold its value best from there. As always, a well-maintained, accident-free example with average mileage for its age is worth paying a little more for than a cheap car with a questionable history. Whatever year you settle on, budget for a pre-purchase inspection — at a couple hundred dollars, it's the cheapest insurance against an expensive surprise down the road.
Which Ford F-250 Super Duty trim holds its value best?
The Lariat retains the most value, depreciating about 25.5% on average across model years in our data. Trim choice can swing resale by thousands of dollars over a few years, because desirable trims stay in demand on the used market while stripped-down or niche trims sell at a discount. It's also worth comparing the trim premium new versus used — a pricier trim sometimes depreciates enough to become the smarter used buy. If you expect to resell, the Lariat is the safer bet; if you're keeping the car long-term, buy the trim with the features you actually want and worry less about resale.
Methodology
Depreciation is computed from 508 real used-car listings. Each listing's asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the vehicle's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Headline 1/3/5-year figures reflect a smoothed retention curve fitted across all model years (the typical trajectory); individual years in the table above can run above or below it with market conditions. Full methodology. Updated August 2026.