Used Ford F-250 Super Duty for Sale nearSan Diego, CA

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 $43,995, and its lowest point over the past year was $43,330. 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, broad configuration flexibility, and a truck that can be ordered with comfort and technology features. The all-generations owner rating is 4.47/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its power, towing ability, and spacious interiors. Newer versions also earn praise for their advanced technology and strong diesel performance, while the truck’s overall toughness and work-ready character come through across the lineup.

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

The main tradeoffs are the 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.

27.1% 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 performance and dependable work-truck character. Expert reviews also reinforce its core strength as a serious heavy-duty pickup with broad utility and a durable feel.

• 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 lowest when you focus on well-kept trucks with clean history reports and strong maintenance records, especially on older model years.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.4% — 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.

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 gas engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, and the straightforward setup that keeps the truck centered on capability.
• XLT: A smart value choice that adds forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, making it a strong step up for buyers who want more everyday confidence.
• 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: Brings adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and a head-up display, making it a strong pick if you want more convenience and driver assistance.
• Platinum: The luxury-oriented top trim in the test data, with quilted leather, premium interior materials, and the most upscale presentation.
• Platinum Plus package: An added luxury layer on the Platinum trim with more extroverted chrome detailing and a more premium look.
• Tremor Off-Road package: Adds a locking rear differential, limited-slip front differential, upgraded suspension with a taller ride height, all-terrain tires, underbody skid plates, an air dam delete, off-road running boards, a rock crawl drive mode, and Trail Control.

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 newer features with broad availability. They also give you more room to compare trims, prices, and deal quality before you buy.

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

Most model years are down year over year, which gives used buyers more negotiating room. The sharpest drops are concentrated in the newer trucks, while a few older years are changing more slowly and one year is edging up slightly.

The 2016, 2018, and 2015 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

Standard trailer sway damping helps keep your trailer stable and tracking straight on the highway and in crosswinds.

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 −16.63% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.5%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 30.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 30%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $57,343. The Ford F-250 Super Duty offers serious towing strength and a broad range of configurations, which makes it easy to match to 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, while the high-output Power Stroke option our test vehicle came with produces 500 hp and an impressive 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 (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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.