Used Ford F-250 Super Duty for Sale nearRichmond, VA

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 $43,928, and its year-round low is $43,341.22. That puts the model in a broad price band that stretches from older work-truck bargains to newer, more heavily equipped examples. 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 owner approval across the lineup, and its appeal is anchored by capability, towing strength, and cabin space. The all-generations owner rating is 4.47/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its powerful performance, excellent towing capability, and spacious interiors. Newer model years also draw positive feedback for advanced technology and a strong, dependable work-truck character.

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

The main tradeoffs show up in the same places across recent expert-tested years: the price can climb quickly with options, fuel economy is a recurring concern, and some versions bring a firm, truck-like ride and a large footprint that takes more attention in tight spaces.

25.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford F-250 Super Duty models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Ford F-250 Super Duty as a tough, capable truck with strong long-term usefulness, and newer model years are often praised for their power and features. Across the lineup, buyers tend to value its heavy-duty build and dependable work-truck character.

• 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 best managed by checking service history carefully and focusing on well-maintained trucks with clean records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.2% — 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: Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking on XLT, plus blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking proximity sensors with automatic braking, a surround-view camera system, and rain-sensing wipers on Lariat; adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and a head-up display on King Ranch and above.
• 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 model’s broad towing and hauling capability.
• XLT: The best-value trim if you want forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking while staying close to the truck’s core work-first mission.
• 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 more convenience and driver assistance.
• Platinum: Brings the most upscale feel, with quilted leather, richer interior materials, and the option to layer on the Tremor Off-Road package for added ground clearance and trail hardware.

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 draw the most attention because they combine broad availability with newer features and strong capability. They also give you more room to compare trims, equipment, and pricing before you buy.

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

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while a few older examples are changing only slightly and one is edging upward.

The 2016, 2015, and 2014 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

The 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty adds forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking on XLT, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert on Lariat, and adaptive cruise control with lane-keep assist on King Ranch and above.

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 −16.51% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −4.08%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 27.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 27.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $57,487. The Ford F-250 Super Duty offers serious towing strength and a broad range of configurations, so you can shop for the setup 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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.