A 2022 Ford F-250 still asks 1735% of what a 2027 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 5 pickups we price, that ranks #1, above the 58% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 5 (−31.2%), after which losses ease to about 8.2% a year. Mileage costs it 52%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 2,176 listings.
Ford F-250 value by year
The newest F-250 at under half the 2026 price is the 2021, with a median asking price of $29,985 (48% of it). A 2019 and a 2018 ask almost the same, $26,989 against $26,984, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $1,135 | $1,902 | 9 | |
| 2026 | $48,208 | $96,927 | 20 | |
| 2025 | $44,900 | $79,995 | 21 | |
| 2024 | $33,500 | $79,995 | 79 | |
| 2023 | $29,900 | $74,500 | 27 | |
| 2022 | $22,900 | $50,000 | 125 | |
| 2021 | $22,500 | $51,900 | 102 | |
| 2020 | $19,900 | $49,999 | 91 | |
| 2019 | $17,900 | $42,999 | 196 | |
| 2018 | $14,999 | $44,999 | 82 | |
| 2017 | $15,900 | $43,988 | 145 | |
| 2016 | $13,750 | $31,995 | 165 | |
| 2015 | $12,900 | $31,000 | 115 | |
| 2014 | $9,999 | $28,400 | 52 | |
| 2013 | $7,300 | $29,900 | 48 | |
| 2012 | $6,900 | $26,000 | 69 | |
| 2011 | $7,500 | $24,995 | 66 | |
| 2010 | $5,000 | $20,900 | 41 | |
| 2009 | $7,500 | $28,900 | 18 | |
| 2008 | $3,500 | $19,399 | 94 | |
| 2007 | $5,000 | $18,000 | 24 | |
| 2006 | $4,500 | $19,999 | 72 | |
| 2005 | $4,950 | $18,777 | 63 | |
| 2004 | $3,600 | $19,995 | 75 | |
| 2003 | $3,050 | $13,500 | 50 | |
| 2002 | $3,000 | $29,995 | 40 | |
| 2001 | $3,950 | $19,999 | 57 | |
| 2000 | $5,000 | $19,990 | 43 | |
| 1999 | $3,500 | $19,995 | 38 | |
| 1998 | $3,500 | $15,000 | 9 | |
| 1997 | $3,500 | $22,900 | 41 | |
| 1996 | $5,000 | $21,495 | 36 | |
| 1995 | $3,000 | $25,000 | 20 | |
| 1994 | $4,750 | $23,995 | 8 | |
| 1993 | $2,150 | $10,500 | 6 | |
| 1992 | $3,000 | $4,000 | 3 | |
| 1991 | $3,250 | $12,000 | 8 | |
| 1990 | $1,500 | $6,000 | 18 |
How the Ford F-250 depreciates
The newest Ford F-250 has a median asking price of $1,844; a 37-year-older one runs about $3,999 — roughly -117% lost over 37 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
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Crossing 100k miles costs a Ford F-250 about 52% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2026 Ford F-250: a dealer trade-in offer is around $48,208, selling private-party nets about $62,999, and a lot asks near $96,927 — a $48,719 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the F-250 costs a median 22% more from a private seller than from a dealer, across the 5 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Ford F-250 price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,250 (30) | $36,500 (167) | −46% |
| 2023 | $46,500 (11) | $42,900 (68) | −8% |
| 2022 | $41,000 (34) | $31,900 (269) | −22% |
| 2021 | $34,550 (44) | $30,867 (204) | −11% |
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Ford F-250 value FAQ
How much is a Ford F-250 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,844 to $62,999 across 38 model years. A 2026 is worth about $62,999, the median of 20 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Ford F-250's value?
Among F-250s from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $59,995, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $23,999; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 52%.
Which Ford F-250 year is the best value?
The newest F-250 at under half the 2026 price is the 2021, with a median asking price of $29,985 (48% of it). A 2019 and a 2018 ask almost the same, $26,989 against $26,984, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Ford F-250 cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a dealer: for the same model year, private sellers ask a median 22% more, across 5 recent model years in our listings.
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