Cheapest Ford Truck: New and Used Prices

The cheapest new Ford truck is the 2026 Maverick XL at about $28,145, a compact hybrid pickup. Next are the Ranger XL at $33,550 and the F-150 XL Regular Cab at $37,290, all before destination. On the used market, older F-150s are the cheapest Ford trucks, with median 2017 models listed near $20,000.

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 3, 2026

Cheapest new Ford trucks, ranked

Cheapest new Ford trucks for the 2026 model year: base MSRP excluding destination
Truck	Type	Base MSRP (USD)	Notes
Ford Maverick XL (FWD hybrid)	Compact unibody pickup	$28,145	2.5L hybrid standard; tows 2,000 lb (4,000 lb with 4K Tow Package on AWD)
Ford Ranger XL 4x2 SuperCrew	Midsize pickup	$33,550	2.3L EcoBoost; tows up to 7,500 lb with Trailer Tow Package
Ford F-150 XL Regular Cab 4x2, 8-ft box	Full-size pickup	$37,290	2.7L EcoBoost V6 standard on XL
Ford F-250 Super Duty XL Regular Cab 4x2	Heavy-duty pickup	$45,975	Cheapest Super Duty
Ford F-150 Lightning Pro	Electric full-size pickup	$54,780	Cheapest electric Ford truck

Destination is extra ($2,795 on F-150 and Super Duty). Prices are base configurations before options.

The jump from Maverick to F-150 is about $9,000 at the base level, but the trucks do different jobs. See Ford Maverick vs Ranger for the small-truck choice and F-150 vs Silverado for full-size rivals.

Cheapest used Ford trucks

Median asking price and mileage of used F-150s by model year, from CarWhere's live-listing data.

Used Ford F-150: median asking price and median odometer by model year
Model year	Median asking price (USD)	Median miles	Listings
2024	$43,106	29,673	9,092
2023	$39,898	43,466	15,394
2022	$35,607	68,144	7,010
2021	$31,718	84,860	6,290
2020	$27,027	95,854	5,251
2019	$25,092	102,749	6,384
2018	$23,020	110,924	7,027
2017	$20,269	122,708	3,317
2016	$18,437	133,716	3,414
2015	$17,397	141,107	2,503
2014	$14,717	140,896	2,903
2013	$13,508	146,925	3,008
2012	$11,999	153,402	1,406
2011	$11,500	161,000	1,158
2010	$9,995	165,044	1,031
2009	$9,132	164,165	346
2008	$7,995	161,273	431
2007	$7,900	161,769	423
2006	$6,999	171,000	385
2005	$6,900	179,392	338

The oldest Mavericks (2022) list at a median $23,990 with 59,121 miles. The oldest current-generation Rangers in the study (2019) list at a median $22,576 with 83,763 miles. Full curves: F-150 depreciation, Maverick depreciation, Ranger depreciation.

How to keep a cheap Ford truck cheap

Avoid weak model years. See F-150 years to avoid and best F-150 years.
Know what dealers pay on a new one: Ford dealer invoice prices. Ford employees, retirees and supplier employees should check Ford X-Plan vs A-Plan vs Z-Plan.
Confirm the spec. A cheap truck without the tow package or the right axle ratio can cost more to fix than the savings; see how to find Ford options by VIN.

Found a cheap used Ford truck? Check what it came with

Base trucks vary widely in equipment. Check the exact factory options and packages of the truck you are looking at before you buy — engine, axle ratio, tow package and equipment group. Enter the VIN on the Ford build sheet page: the availability check is free, and you pay $9.99 only if detailed build data exists for that truck.

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FAQ

What is the cheapest Ford truck?

The 2026 Ford Maverick XL with front-wheel drive and the standard hybrid, at about $28,145 before destination. The cheapest Ranger (XL 4x2) is about $33,550 and the cheapest F-150 (XL Regular Cab 4x2 with the 8-ft box) about $37,290.

What is the cheapest F-150 you can buy new?

The 2026 F-150 XL Regular Cab 4x2 with the 8-foot box, at about $37,290 before the $2,795 destination charge. It is slightly cheaper than the 6.5-foot regular cab ($39,585). The cheapest four-door F-150, the XL SuperCrew 4x2, is about $43,935.

What is the cheapest used Ford truck?

Older F-150s. In CarWhere’s live-listing data (as of 2026-11-02), the median 2017 F-150 for sale was listed at $20,269 with 122,708 miles; earlier years and higher-mileage trucks go lower. The Maverick only dates to 2022, so used ones still cost more than old F-150s.

Is the Maverick a real truck?

It is a compact pickup with a 54.4-inch bed floor and 1,500 lb of payload, built on a unibody platform rather than a separate frame. Ford rates it to tow 2,000 lb, or 4,000 lb with the 4K Tow Package. For heavier towing, the body-on-frame Ranger and F-150 are the step up.

Is the cheapest F-150 worth buying?

For work use, yes: the XL comes with the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (325 hp, up to 8,400 lb of towing on a 4x2 per Ford). It is sparsely equipped, so most retail buyers step up to an XLT or add equipment packages, which is where prices climb.

Sources

Ford — 2026 Maverick (ford.com)
Ford — 2026 Ranger (ford.com)
Ford — F-150 (ford.com)
Ford — 2026 F-150 Technical Specifications — 2.7L EcoBoost output and towing
CarWhere — Car depreciation by model (live-listing study)

New prices are 2026 model-year Ford base MSRPs excluding destination and options, compiled by CarWhere on November 2, 2026; Ford has begun listing some 2027 models. Used prices are median asking prices from CarWhere live-listing data (2026-11-02 and 2026-10-25), sourced from licensed vehicle-data providers.