For the same model year, dealers ask 13 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at -15% and CO the priciest at +19%; a four-wheel drive Transit asks +20% against the median of its model year.
Ford Transit price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | — | 6 | |
| 2026 | — | 12 | |
| 2025 | 1.5× | 73 | |
| 2024 | 1.8× | 43 | |
| 2023 | 1.9× | 91 | |
| 2022 | 2× | 46 | |
| 2021 | 2.1× | 62 | |
| 2020 | 2.3× | 167 | |
| 2019 | 2.2× | 188 | |
| 2018 | 3× | 141 | |
| 2017 | 2.9× | 109 | |
| 2016 | 2.9× | 105 | |
| 2015 | 2.6× | 113 | |
| 2013 | — | 6 | |
| 2012 | — | 7 | |
| 2010 | — | 8 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Ford Transit the dealer markup works out at 12% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 2,262 | +7.2% | $24,157 |
| Private seller | 661 | -5.3% | $18,392 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 2,682 | +4.8% | $22,821 |
| Rebuilt | 73 | +2.4% | $25,015 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2019 Transit, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 25–50k and 175–200k bands the asking price falls 63%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 25–50k miles | 24 | |
| 50–75k miles | 39 | |
| 75–100k miles | 93 | |
| 100–125k miles | 145 | |
| 125–150k miles | 78 | |
| 150–175k miles | 63 | |
| 175–200k miles | 14 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Ford Transit is drivetrain: 4WD asks +20% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 237 | +19.7% |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | 1,542 | +6.8% |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 138 | -0.4% |
| Fuel | Diesel | 55 | +7.9% |
| Fuel | Gas | 2,490 | +2.9% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Ford Transit asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is CO at +19%, cheapest FL at -15% — 33 points apart, which on a $21,400 car is roughly $7,083.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 391 | |
| TX | 127 | |
| GA | 90 | |
| NC | 110 | |
| MN | 89 | |
| PA | 105 | |
| OH | 79 | |
| MO | 125 | |
| MA | 89 | |
| CO | 142 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Ford Transit cost?
The median asking price is $21,400 across 3,517 live listings. A 2010 asks about $2,800 and a 2027 about $53,098. The most listed year is 2019, at $18,999.
Is it cheaper to buy a Transit from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 7.2% above and private sellers 5.3% below, a gap of about $4,111 on a 2023 at $32,888.
How much value does a Transit lose per 25,000 miles?
About 15% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2019 Transit, measured from the 25–50k band to the 175–200k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Ford Transit valuation tool.
How much less is a rebuilt-title Transit worth?
Hardly at all: in 73 listings, rebuilt-title cars ask within 2% of the median for their model year.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Transit?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -14.5% against the national median, and CO most at +18.6%. On the typical $21,400 Transit that spread is about $7,083.
Why do Transit prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 141 listings of the 2018 Transit, the priciest tenth asks 3× what the cheapest tenth does: $29,500 against $9,995.
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