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What used trucks cost

The typical used truck lists for about $18,500 on the US market, with most between $5,900 and $41,997. ForCar reads real asking prices from 121,065 live trucks listings, refreshed daily — so you see what they actually cost, by model, budget and year. Free, no signup.

121,065 used trucks are listed right now — 16% of the whole US market. The median asks $18,500, about 61% more than the typical used car ($11,488). Most sit between $5,900 and $41,997 — 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 $18,500, and most sit between $5,900 and $41,997 — here's the full spread across 121,065 live listings.

Half of used trucks are priced below $18,500. The cheapest 10% start near $5,900 (older or higher-mileage examples), while the top 10% run above $41,997. 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$5,900
02
Lower quarter25th percentile$10,500
03
Median — typical50th percentile$18,500
04
Upper quarter75th percentile$28,995
05
Top 10%90th percentile$41,997
TOP 5·UNIT asking price ($)·SOURCE ForCar · 121,065 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$19,02427,0411990–2026
2Chevrolet Silverado$22,55724,7551990–2027
3Ford F-250$26,58513,4111990–2026
4RAM 1500$18,85012,5771994–2027
5GMC Sierra$33,62311,2391990–2026
6Toyota Tacoma$22,9249,5671990–2026
7Toyota Tundra$22,9705,6431999–2026
8Ford Ranger$12,6083,0771990–2026
9Chevrolet Colorado$17,5892,9342004–2026
10Nissan Frontier$13,7732,7021998–2026
11Nissan Titan$14,2121,4502004–2027
12Dodge Dakota$6,1081,1321990–2015
13Honda Ridgeline$17,3671,1212006–2026
14Jeep Gladiator$34,9729172019–2026
15GMC Canyon$19,8397782004–2026
16Ford Maverick$27,5237262012–2026
17Chevrolet S-10 Pickup$6,9825351990–2024
18Ford Explorer Sport Trac$7,5054541991–2013
19Toyota T100$17,8402481993–1998
20GMC Sonoma$5,4431741991–2003
21Chevrolet SSR$21,2641032003–2006
22Tesla Cybertruck$68,427912024–2026
23Chevrolet SS$36,125761991–2017
24GMC Hummer EV Pickup$23,045731991–2025
ROWS 24·SOURCE ForCar · 121,065 listings
Show all 29 trucks models
Ford F-150~$19,024 · 27,041 Chevrolet Silverado~$22,557 · 24,755 Ford F-250~$26,585 · 13,411 RAM 1500~$18,850 · 12,577 GMC Sierra~$33,623 · 11,239 Toyota Tacoma~$22,924 · 9,567 Toyota Tundra~$22,970 · 5,643 Ford Ranger~$12,608 · 3,077 Chevrolet Colorado~$17,589 · 2,934 Nissan Frontier~$13,773 · 2,702 Nissan Titan~$14,212 · 1,450 Dodge Dakota~$6,108 · 1,132 Honda Ridgeline~$17,367 · 1,121 Jeep Gladiator~$34,972 · 917 GMC Canyon~$19,839 · 778 Ford Maverick~$27,523 · 726 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup~$6,982 · 535 Ford Explorer Sport Trac~$7,505 · 454 Toyota T100~$17,840 · 248 GMC Sonoma~$5,443 · 174 Chevrolet SSR~$21,264 · 103 Tesla Cybertruck~$68,427 · 91 Chevrolet SS~$36,125 · 76 GMC Hummer EV Pickup~$23,045 · 73 Lincoln Mark LT~$8,482 · 62 Rivian R1T~$51,853 · 51 Mitsubishi Raider~$5,736 · 47 Dodge Ram~$11,670 · 30 Suzuki Equator~$10,339 · 16

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$23,04573
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
2026listings1,806
02
2025listings3,122
03
2024listings3,891
04
2023listings4,346
05
2022listings6,490
06
2021listings5,699
07
2020listings6,153
08
2019listings8,717
09
2018listings7,382
10
2017listings7,575
11
2016listings6,890
12
2015listings6,821
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 $18,500 (the market median), with an average of $22,012. Most fall between $5,900 and $41,997, based on 121,065 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 — 29,619 used trucks list under $10,000 and 48,513 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 Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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