Used Ford F-250 Super Duty for Sale nearChicago, IL

How much does the Ford F-250 Super Duty cost in today's market?

Used Ford F-250 Super Duty prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Ford F-250 Super Duty's current nationwide average price is $43,741, and its lowest point over the past year was $43,339. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Ford F-250 Super Duty a good car?

Yes — the Ford F-250 Super Duty earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, especially for its power, towing ability, and spacious cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 4.47/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the truck’s strong performance, impressive towing capability, and roomy interior. Newer versions also draw praise for their advanced technology and the way they make a big heavy-duty truck easier to live with day to day.

Expert reviews rate the 2023 and 2017 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are the truck’s firm ride, large size, and the way prices can climb quickly with options. Recent expert reviews also point to fuel economy as a weak spot and note that some safety features are reserved for higher trims.

27.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford F-250 Super Duty models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Ford F-250 Super Duty for its power, towing strength, and durable work-truck character. Across the model years in the data, that reputation is reinforced by strong owner satisfaction and repeated praise for capability and long-term usefulness.

• Owners rate the Ford F-250 Super Duty between 3.78 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most manageable when you focus on well-maintained trucks with clean history reports and pay close attention to condition on older, higher-mileage examples.

What should I look for when buying a used Ford F-250 Super Duty?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.9% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: XLT adds forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, Lariat adds blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking proximity sensors with automatic braking, a surround-view camera system, and rain-sensing wipers, and King Ranch and above add adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and a head-up display.
• Infotainment: a 12-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 12-inch digital instrument panel, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard and wireless throughout the lineup.
• Fuel efficiency: We averaged around 15 mpg in a mix of street and highway miles.

Which Ford F-250 Super Duty trim should I buy?

The 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty offers these trims:

• XL: the work-focused starting point, with the 6.8-liter V8, 10-speed automatic, and the truck’s core towing strength; best if you want the lowest entry point and a straightforward work truck.
• XLT: adds forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and is the best-value trim for many shoppers who want more everyday safety and convenience.
• Lariat: adds blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking proximity sensors with automatic braking, a surround-view camera system, and rain-sensing wipers.
• King Ranch: adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and a head-up display for buyers who want a more upscale long-haul setup.
• Platinum: the luxury-focused trim with quilted leather, richer interior materials, and the most premium presentation in the lineup.

What Ford F-250 Super Duty do most buyers choose?

The Ford F-250 Super Duty years with the most listings are 2023, 2024, and 2025.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they offer a strong mix of newer features, broad trim availability, and plenty of inventory to compare. That combination gives you more choices on equipment, price, and condition.

What is the Ford F-250 Super Duty's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while one older year shows a slight increase and a few others are closer to flat.

The 2016 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2016, 2015, and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Ford F-250 Super Duty safe?

• 2025: 6/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2021: 5/10
• 2020: 7/10
• 2019: 8/10
• 2017: 7/10

For the safest used buy, the 2023 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Ford F-250 Super Duty now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −15.65% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.89%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 30% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 30.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $56,915. The Ford F-250 Super Duty offers serious towing strength and a broad range of trims, so the sweet spot gives you a strong mix of capability and choice.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2025 Ford F-250 is available with a choice of four powertrain options, starting with a 6.8-liter V8 gas engine that produces 405 horsepower and 445 pound-feet of torque, while the high-output Power Stroke option produces 500 hp and 1,200 lb-ft.
• Tech: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard and wireless throughout the lineup, and the truck also offers a 12-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 12-inch digital instrument panel.
• Safety: Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking is standard on the XLT trim, while the Lariat adds blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking proximity sensors with automatic braking, a surround-view camera system, and rain-sensing wipers.
• Starting price: The 2025 Ford F-250 has a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $51,385.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.