Used Ford F-250 Super Duty for Sale nearSan Luis Obispo, 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 $43,794, and its year-round low is $43,329.56. That gives you a sense of where this model is trading right now across the lineup. 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 powertrain variety. The all-generations owner rating is 4.47/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its powerful performance, excellent towing ability, and spacious cabin. Newer model years also earn praise for advanced technology and a truck that feels well suited to both work and everyday use.

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

The main tradeoffs across recent expert-reviewed years are price that climbs quickly with options, fuel economy that trails expectations for many shoppers, and safety features that are concentrated in higher trims.

27.2% 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 ability, and strong build. Across the model years in the data, reviews also point to dependable work-truck character and broad 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 best managed by checking service history closely and focusing on trucks with clean records and consistent maintenance.

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:

• Safety package: Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking on the XLT trim; 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 the Lariat; adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and a head-up display on the King Ranch trim 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, 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 four-wheel drive on all but the base XL trim; best if you want the most affordable entry into the lineup.
• XLT: Adds forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, making it a smart value pick for buyers who want more everyday safety equipment.
• 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.
• Platinum: Brings the most upscale presentation, with quilted leather, richer interior materials, and the top-end feel that suits buyers who want luxury with heavy-duty capability.

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, broad availability, and strong deal percentages. That makes them especially appealing if you want a recent truck with plenty of shopping options.

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

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used. The sharpest drops are concentrated in the newer end of the lineup, while one older year is essentially flat and another is slightly up.

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

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 −16.53% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.92%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 29.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 29.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $56,963. The Ford F-250 Super Duty offers serious towing strength and broad configurability, 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. 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.
• Tech: 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.
• 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 September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.