Chevrolet Colorado vs Ford F-150: Which Used Buy Wins?

As used buys (July 2026), the Chevrolet Colorado typically lists for $40,988 against $50,243 for the Ford F-150 (same model years — 2024–2026 — national medians from live listings). The Chevrolet Colorado takes fuel economy (19 MPG combined vs 17 MPG); the Ford F-150 leads on NCAP safety (4.8★ vs 4.0★ average). Overall medians mix very different trims — at the cheapest common trims it's the WORK TRUCK at $30,362 vs the SUPERCREW at $42,370; see the trim-by-trim tables for a fair match. Every figure below is live market data, not book values.

Head to head

Trim-by-trim prices (last 4 model years)

A fair comparison matches equivalent trims, not overall medians. Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, the Chevrolet Colorado WORK TRUCK ($30,362) faces the Ford F-150 SUPERCREW ($42,370); the most common trims on the market are the TRAIL BOSS (24.7% of Chevrolet Colorado listings) and the SUPERCREW (40.3% of Ford F-150 listings); at the top of the market, the ZR2 ($46,971) faces the RAPTOR ($80,814). Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings (a supply-side popularity signal: what the market actually stocks and sells most). “Cheapest”/“Priciest” mark the ends of the quotable trim range — trim ladders don't map one-to-one across brands, so this is not a factory base-model claim.

Rows are aligned by price position (both sides sorted cheapest-first), not by equivalent equipment — trim names never map one-to-one across brands. Full per-trim detail (price ranges, mileage) is on each model's price page: Chevrolet Colorado prices · Ford F-150 prices.

Used price by model year

Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (July 2026); MPG = EPA combined range across rated versions.

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to buy used — Chevrolet Colorado or Ford F-150?

Comparing the same model years (2024–2026), the Chevrolet Colorado is cheaper: it typically lists for $40,988 versus $50,243 for the Ford F-150 (national medians, July 2026).

Which gets better fuel economy — Chevrolet Colorado or Ford F-150?

The Chevrolet Colorado: its typical rated version returns 19 MPG combined versus 17 MPG for the Ford F-150 (median across EPA-rated versions of the compared years).

Which is safer — Chevrolet Colorado or Ford F-150?

By NCAP overall crash-test rating the Ford F-150 averages 4.8 of 5 stars across rated years versus 4.0 for the Chevrolet Colorado. Always check the specific model year's rating in the table above.

Which is more reliable — Chevrolet Colorado or Ford F-150?

NHTSA lists an average of 2.4 recalls per model year for the Chevrolet Colorado and 11.9 for the Ford F-150 — an edge for the Chevrolet Colorado. Recall and complaint counts scale with sales volume, so treat them as context and check any specific car's VIN history.

Which trims should I actually compare?

Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, a Chevrolet Colorado WORK TRUCK typically lists for $30,362 vs $42,370 for a Ford F-150 SUPERCREW; the most common trims on the market are the TRAIL BOSS ($38,848, 24.7% of Chevrolet Colorado listings) and the SUPERCREW ($42,370, 40.3% of Ford F-150 listings); at the top of the market, the ZR2 ($46,971) faces the RAPTOR ($80,814). Overall medians hide this trim mix — use the trim tables above for a fair match. Trim names never map one-to-one across brands, so "cheapest" means the least expensive trim with a real market share, not the factory base.

Dig deeper

Chevrolet Colorado — live listings & specs Ford F-150 — live listings & specs Chevrolet Colorado prices by year Ford F-150 prices by year Chevrolet Colorado MPG by year Ford F-150 MPG by year

See also: All model comparisons · Best used cars by budget · Used car prices by model.