New Ford Ranger for Sale nearPeosta, IA

How much does the Ford Ranger cost in today's market?

Used Ford Ranger prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Ford Ranger's current nationwide average price is $29,368, and its year-round low is $27,835.96. That gives you a useful snapshot of what this model is bringing across the lineup right now. 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 Ranger a good car?

Yes — the Ford Ranger is a strong used-truck choice if you want a mix of capability, practicality, and broad appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.31/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its strong performance, towing capability, fuel economy, and spacious interiors. Across the lineup, drivers also value its comfort and versatility for everyday use and weekend adventures.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2024 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs show up in interior quality, touchscreen responsiveness, and the way some recent models package safety equipment. Those are the areas you should weigh most carefully if you want the most polished version of the Ranger experience.

30.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Ranger models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Ford Ranger as a capable, versatile truck with strong performance and useful everyday manners. Across the model years, drivers also praise its towing ability, fuel economy, and spacious cabin.

• Owners rate the Ford Ranger between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, you should pay close attention to condition, maintenance history, and how the truck was used, since older examples and higher-mileage trucks can bring more wear into the buying equation.

What should I look for when buying a used Ford Ranger?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: XLT and above trims have standard forward and reverse emergency braking, auto high beams, blind-spot monitoring with trailer coverage, front cross-traffic braking, and evasive steering assist.
• Infotainment: A 10-inch portrait touchscreen is standard on the XL and a 12-inch comes on all other trims, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: Fuel economy is decent with 4WD, at an EPA-estimated 20 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined with the base four-cylinder and 19/23/20 with the V6.

Which Ford Ranger trim should I buy?

The 2024 Ford Ranger offers these trims:

• XL: The entry trim gives you the Ranger’s core setup and is the starting point if you want the lowest price.
• XLT: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers, adding the equipment group content that pairs well with the Ranger’s stronger everyday usability.
• Lariat: This trim adds a short, widened gear selector, push-button start, automatic parallel and perpendicular parking, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, a 12.4-inch instrument panel, a 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo, and 360-degree cameras.
• Raptor: The performance-focused trim adds the twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6, 2.5-inch Fox shocks, 10.7-inch ground clearance, and front and rear locking differentials.

What Ford Ranger do most buyers choose?

The Ford Ranger years with the most listings are 2020, 2021, and 2022.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, mileage, and condition combination. They also tend to be easier years to shop if you want a broader selection of trims and deal opportunities.

What is the Ford Ranger's resale value?

Most Ranger model years in this table are moving down in price, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in the older years, while the newer models are declining by smaller amounts. That pattern gives you more room to find value without giving up the Ranger’s core capability.

The 2024, 2025, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Ford Ranger safe?

• 2024: 6/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2020: 7/10
• 2019: 5/10

The 2024 Ranger’s XLT and above trims have standard forward and reverse emergency braking, auto high beams, blind-spot monitoring with trailer coverage, front cross-traffic braking, and evasive steering assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 and 2021 models both post the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used Ford Ranger now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −5.17% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −4.96%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2020 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,536. The Ford Ranger offers a practical, versatile character that makes it easy to live with as a daily truck.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The standard 2.3-liter turbo inline-four and 10-speed automatic transmission make 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet on regular-grade fuel, while the 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6 makes 315 hp and 400 lb-ft, also on regular octane.
• Tech: A 10-inch portrait touchscreen is standard on the XL and a 12-inch comes on all other trims, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are thoughtfully resized to take up the majority of the display.
• Safety: Ford Co-Pilot 360 is available even on the base XL trim and standard on XLT and higher models.
• Starting price: The Ranger starts at $32,720 for the XL with RWD.

If you're buying used today, the 2020 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.