Used Ford F-250 Super Duty for Sale nearGalveston, TX

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 $43,614, and its lowest point over the past year was $43,316. 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 is a strong choice if you want heavy-duty capability with broad trim and equipment choices. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its power, towing strength, and spacious cabins, and the newer trucks add technology that makes them easier to live with day to day. Across the model line, you also see recurring praise for its strong build and work-ready character.

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

The main trade-offs are the high price of well-equipped versions, thirsty engines, and safety equipment that often moves up the trim ladder. 30.5% 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 strong performance, towing ability, and tough, work-ready character. Expert reviews also reinforce its reputation for serious capability and broad usefulness across trims and model years.

• Owners rate the Ford F-250 Super Duty between 3.8 and 5 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-kept trucks with clean history reports and service records, especially on older 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% — 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:

• Fuel efficiency: We averaged around 15 mpg in a mix of street and highway miles, but that's without any weight in the bed and without towing anything.
• Safety package: 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. Adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and a head-up display are standard on the posh King Ranch trim and above.
• Infotainment: On the inside, our Platinum-trim F-250 comes standard with a 12-inch infotainment touchscreen and a 12-inch digital instrument panel. Lower trim levels start you off with analog gauges and an 8-inch touchscreen. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard and wireless throughout the lineup.

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 core heavy-duty setup for buyers who want a straightforward truck.
• XLT: Adds forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, making it a smart value pick if you want more everyday safety equipment.
• Lariat: Brings 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-distance-friendly truck.
• Platinum: The luxury-oriented choice, with quilted leather, richer interior materials, and the most premium feel 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, 2025, and 2024.

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they combine broad availability with strong deal shares, giving you more chances to find the right configuration. They also sit in the sweet spot where newer features and heavy-duty capability are easier to find without moving all the way to the newest pricing.

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

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want more truck for the money. The sharpest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while a few older examples are much closer to flat. Overall, the pattern points to improving value across much of the lineup.

The 2014 and 2016 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2014, 2016, and 2024 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 −15.66% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.13%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $55,686. The Ford F-250 Super Duty offers serious towing strength and a broad range of trims, so you can shop for the mix of capability and comfort that fits your needs.

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. A 7.3-liter gasoline V8 engine that makes 430 hp and 485 lb-ft of torque is also available, along with two diesel options for serious towing and hauling. Ford’s Power Stroke 6.7-liter turbodiesel V8 is available in a base spec, 475 hp and 1,050 lb-ft of torque, while the high-output Power Stroke option our test vehicle came with produces 500 hp and an impressive 1,200 lb-ft. All F-250s come with a 10-speed automatic transmission and all but the base XL trim come standard with four-wheel drive (4WD).
• Tech: As brawny and utilitarian as the F-250 is, it also packs a surprising amount of technology. In regard to its all-important towing abilities, there's the available Pro Trailer Backup Assist system, which eliminates the stress of backing a trailer into a tight parking spot by using a dash-mounted dial to steer with precision while the computer system figures out how to make it happen. There's also a standard integrated trailer brake controller, which is a necessity when pulling large trailers.
• 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. Adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and a head-up display are standard on the posh King Ranch trim and above.
• Starting price: The 2025 Ford F-250 has a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $51,385 (including $2,095 in destination fees).

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.

How does the 2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty compare to the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.