What used trucks cost

The typical used truck lists for about $15,995 on the US market, with most between $4,500 and $38,988. ForCar reads real asking prices from 83,237 live trucks listings, refreshed daily — so you see what they actually cost, by model, budget and year. Free, no signup.

83,237 used trucks are listed right now — 15% of the whole US market. The median asks $15,995, about 64% more than the typical used car ($9,725). Most sit between $4,500 and $38,988 — a wider spread than the badge on the back suggests. Calculated from listings tracked in the last 30 days.

Price spread of used trucks

Used trucks range widely in price. The median is $15,995, and most sit between $4,500 and $38,988 — here's the full spread across 83,237 live listings.

Half of used trucks are priced below $15,995. The cheapest 10% start near $4,500 (older or higher-mileage examples), while the top 10% run above $38,988. Because these are live listings refreshed daily, the spread tracks the real truck market rather than a once-a-year book value.

FIG.01·Used Trucks Price Spread
01
Cheapest 10%10th percentile$4,500
02
Lower quarter25th percentile$8,500
03
Median — typical50th percentile$15,995
04
Upper quarter75th percentile$26,215
05
Top 10%90th percentile$38,988
TOP 5·UNIT asking price ($)·SOURCE ForCar · 83,237 trucks listings

Most popular used trucks

The trucks buyers actually shop — with the typical price and how many are listed. Tap any for its full value breakdown.

FIG.02·Most Popular Used Trucks
#ModelTypical priceListingsYears
1Ford F-150$18,95738,5711990–2026
2Chevrolet Silverado$22,34434,5541990–2027
3Ford F-250$27,03419,6331990–2027
4RAM 1500$18,75718,3281994–2027
5GMC Sierra$33,47616,3151990–2026
6Toyota Tacoma$23,17814,1631990–2026
7Toyota Tundra$22,7838,2281999–2026
8Ford Ranger$12,5224,4031990–2026
9Chevrolet Colorado$17,3624,2232004–2026
10Nissan Frontier$13,8463,9721998–2026
11Nissan Titan$14,2102,1292004–2027
12Honda Ridgeline$16,7211,6472000–2026
13Dodge Dakota$6,0641,6361990–2015
14Jeep Gladiator$34,2881,2612019–2026
15GMC Canyon$20,2611,0732004–2026
16Ford Maverick$27,0179912012–2026
17Chevrolet S-10 Pickup$6,7827321990–2024
18Ford Explorer Sport Trac$7,3386021991–2013
19Toyota T100$16,6732851993–1998
20GMC Sonoma$5,4722241991–2003
21Chevrolet SSR$21,0461442003–2006
22Chevrolet SS$37,3711261991–2017
23Tesla Cybertruck$70,3121062024–2026
24GMC Hummer EV Pickup$24,2411001991–2025
ROWS 24·SOURCE ForCar · 83,237 listings
Show all 30 trucks models
Ford F-150~$18,957 · 38,571 Chevrolet Silverado~$22,344 · 34,554 Ford F-250~$27,034 · 19,633 RAM 1500~$18,757 · 18,328 GMC Sierra~$33,476 · 16,315 Toyota Tacoma~$23,178 · 14,163 Toyota Tundra~$22,783 · 8,228 Ford Ranger~$12,522 · 4,403 Chevrolet Colorado~$17,362 · 4,223 Nissan Frontier~$13,846 · 3,972 Nissan Titan~$14,210 · 2,129 Honda Ridgeline~$16,721 · 1,647 Dodge Dakota~$6,064 · 1,636 Jeep Gladiator~$34,288 · 1,261 GMC Canyon~$20,261 · 1,073 Ford Maverick~$27,017 · 991 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup~$6,782 · 732 Ford Explorer Sport Trac~$7,338 · 602 Toyota T100~$16,673 · 285 GMC Sonoma~$5,472 · 224 Chevrolet SSR~$21,046 · 144 Chevrolet SS~$37,371 · 126 Tesla Cybertruck~$70,312 · 106 GMC Hummer EV Pickup~$24,241 · 100 Mitsubishi Raider~$6,404 · 83 Lincoln Mark LT~$8,345 · 78 Rivian R1T~$52,199 · 71 Dodge Ram~$11,786 · 44 Suzuki Equator~$10,339 · 16 Isuzu Hombre~$2,686 · 15

Most reliable used trucks

The trucks that score highest for dependability — fewer problems, lower running costs:

FIG.03·Most Reliable Used Trucks
#ModelReliabilityTypical priceListings
1GMC Hummer EV Pickup4.5/5$24,241100
2Suzuki Equator4.5/5$10,33916
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar · NHTSA reliability

Used trucks by budget

How many trucks fit each budget — and where to start looking.

Used trucks by model year

How many trucks are listed by year — newer years cost more, older years stretch a budget. That year-to-year gap is depreciation by age at work.

FIG.04·Used Trucks by Model Year
01
2026listings2,593
02
2025listings4,669
03
2024listings5,434
04
2023listings6,040
05
2022listings9,365
06
2021listings8,406
07
2020listings8,988
08
2019listings12,685
09
2018listings10,736
10
2017listings10,786
11
2016listings10,015
12
2015listings9,768
TOP 12·UNIT listings by model year·SOURCE ForCar · used trucks

What to look for in a used truck

Before you buy, use the market to your advantage:

  1. Check the VINRecalls, salvage or rebuilt titles and accident history hit resale hard. Run a free VIN check →
  2. Compare to the marketIf the asking price is above the typical for that model, you have room to negotiate. Check if it's a good deal →
  3. Mind the towing and bed conditionA truck that towed heavy or hauled daily wears faster — check the frame, bed and drivetrain.
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Used trucks prices — FAQ

How much does a used truck cost?

The typical used truck lists for about $15,995 (the market median), with an average of $19,488. Most fall between $4,500 and $38,988, based on 83,237 live US listings.

What's the best used truck?

The most-listed used trucks are Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-250, so you'll find the widest choice and easiest comparison. For dependability, see the most-reliable list above.

What's the cheapest used truck?

See the budget tiers above — 41,935 used trucks list under $10,000 and 69,489 under $15,000. The older model years and higher-mileage examples are where the cheapest sit.

Are used trucks going up or down in price?

ForCar tracks live listing prices continuously, so the figures here reflect the current truck market rather than a stale book value — updated daily as new listings come in.

What's the difference between price and value?

Price is what trucks are listed for (what a buyer pays). To value a specific truck you own, use the free car value calculator.

Prices from real US market listings of used trucks, refreshed daily. For a specific car's resale value use the car value calculator. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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