GA is the cheapest state at -34% and CO the priciest at +32%; a four-wheel drive F-450 asks +15% against the median of its model year.
Ford F-450 price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | — | 5 | |
| 2026 | — | 16 | |
| 2025 | — | 6 | |
| 2024 | — | 8 | |
| 2023 | — | 7 | |
| 2022 | — | 18 | |
| 2021 | — | 9 | |
| 2020 | — | 10 | |
| 2019 | — | 17 | |
| 2018 | — | 12 | |
| 2017 | — | 12 | |
| 2016 | 2.4× | 30 | |
| 2015 | — | 17 | |
| 2014 | — | 11 | |
| 2013 | — | 22 | |
| 2012 | 2.6× | 30 | |
| 2011 | — | 17 | |
| 2010 | — | 9 | |
| 2009 | — | 7 | |
| 2008 | — | 24 | |
| 2007 | — | 8 | |
| 2006 | — | 17 | |
| 2005 | — | 6 | |
| 2004 | — | 8 | |
| 2003 | — | 5 | |
| 2002 | — | 8 | |
| 2001 | — | 10 | |
| 2000 | — | 15 | |
| 1999 | — | 5 | |
| 1997 | — | 8 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Ford F-450 the dealer markup works out at 0% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 645 | +1.7% | $38,774 |
| Private seller | 311 | +1.7% | $24,339 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2008 F-450, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 100–125k and 125–150k bands the asking price falls 32%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 100–125k miles | 10 | |
| 125–150k miles | 10 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Ford F-450 is drivetrain: 4WD asks +15% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 363 | +14.5% |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 41 | +5.5% |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | 263 | +3.3% |
| Fuel | Diesel | 541 | +10.1% |
| Fuel | Gas | 296 | -3.0% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Ford F-450 asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is CO at +32%, cheapest GA at -34% — 66 points apart, which on a $24,995 car is roughly $16,397.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 31 | |
| TX | 64 | |
| NV | 26 | |
| CA | 143 | |
| NM | 49 | |
| WA | 156 | |
| OR | 100 | |
| PA | 28 | |
| AZ | 60 | |
| CO | 55 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Ford F-450 cost?
The median asking price is $24,995 across 1,242 live listings. A 1997 asks about $12,000 and a 2027 about $124,900. The most listed year is 2016, at $34,000. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Ford F-450 valuation tool.
Is it cheaper to buy a F-450 from a private seller?
Barely. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 1.7% above and private sellers 1.7% above.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a F-450?
Of the states with enough listings, GA asks least at -33.8% against the national median, and CO most at +31.8%. On the typical $24,995 F-450 that spread is about $16,397.
Why do F-450 prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 30 listings of the 2012 F-450, the priciest tenth asks 2.6× what the cheapest tenth does: $36,599 against $13,900.
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