Ford F-250 vs GMC Sierra: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (August 2026), the Ford F-250 typically lists for $65,260 against $49,351 for the GMC Sierra (same model years — 2024–2026 — national medians from live listings). the GMC Sierra leads on NCAP safety (4.8★ vs 4.4★ average). Overall medians mix very different trims — at the cheapest common trims it's the XLT at $55,911 vs the FLEET/BASE at $35,986; 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 Ford F-250 XLT ($55,911) faces the GMC Sierra FLEET/BASE ($35,986); the most common trims on the market are the LARIAT (48.7% of Ford F-250 listings) and the SLT (24.6% of GMC Sierra listings); at the top of the market, the PLATINUM ($93,974) faces the DENALI ULTIMATE ($64,530). 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.
| Ford F-250 | GMC Sierra | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trim | Typical price | Share | Trim | Typical price | Share |
| XL SUPERCAB LB | $35,995 | 0.6% | FLEET/BASECheapest | $35,986 | 4.4% |
| XL LB | $42,340 | 1.0% | SLE | $42,198 | 4.1% |
| XL CREW CAB LB | $43,220 | 1.4% | ELEVATION-L | $42,591 | 6.0% |
| XLTCheapest | $55,911 | 24.8% | SLTMost popular | $45,089 | 24.6% |
| XL | $56,129 | 19.5% | ELEVATION | $46,603 | 15.7% |
| LARIATMost popular | $69,999 | 48.7% | AT4 | $54,974 | 14.8% |
| PLATINUMPriciest | $93,974 | 4.1% | DENALI | $56,724 | 16.2% |
| — | DENALI ULTIMATEPriciest | $64,530 | 6.5% | ||
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: Ford F-250 prices · GMC Sierra prices.
Used price by model year
| Year | Ford F-250 typical | GMC Sierra typical | Difference | Ford F-250 MPG | GMC Sierra MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $72,793 | $57,417 | Ford F-250 +$15,376 | — | — |
| 2025 | $63,299 | $49,351 | Ford F-250 +$13,948 | — | — |
| 2024 | $65,260 | $47,732 | Ford F-250 +$17,528 | — | — |
| 2023 | $57,999 | $45,875 | Ford F-250 +$12,124 | — | — |
| 2022 | $49,919 | $42,277 | Ford F-250 +$7,642 | — | — |
| 2021 | $47,899 | $36,807 | Ford F-250 +$11,092 | — | — |
| 2020 | $41,847 | $35,646 | Ford F-250 +$6,201 | — | — |
| 2019 | $36,693 | $31,788 | Ford F-250 +$4,905 | — | — |
| 2018 | $35,047 | $27,958 | Ford F-250 +$7,089 | — | — |
| 2017 | $33,000 | $24,438 | Ford F-250 +$8,562 | — | — |
| 2016 | $25,996 | $22,995 | Ford F-250 +$3,001 | — | — |
| 2015 | $23,993 | $20,995 | Ford F-250 +$2,998 | — | — |
| 2014 | $23,090 | $17,249 | Ford F-250 +$5,841 | — | — |
| 2013 | $21,950 | $15,995 | Ford F-250 +$5,955 | — | — |
| 2012 | $19,995 | $14,190 | Ford F-250 +$5,805 | — | — |
| 2011 | $18,997 | $13,930 | Ford F-250 +$5,067 | — | — |
| 2010 | $15,995 | $11,995 | Ford F-250 +$4,000 | — | — |
| 2009 | $14,940 | $10,386 | Ford F-250 +$4,554 | — | — |
| 2008 | $14,844 | $11,299 | Ford F-250 +$3,545 | — | — |
| 2007 | $12,000 | $11,274 | Ford F-250 +$726 | — | — |
| 2006 | $12,999 | $11,495 | Ford F-250 +$1,504 | — | — |
| 2005 | $12,990 | $10,995 | Ford F-250 +$1,995 | — | — |
| 2004 | $12,600 | $12,995 | GMC Sierra +$395 | — | — |
| 2003 | $12,998 | $9,992 | Ford F-250 +$3,006 | — | — |
| 2002 | $13,500 | $9,748 | Ford F-250 +$3,752 | — | — |
| 2001 | $12,224 | $10,995 | Ford F-250 +$1,229 | — | — |
| 2000 | $11,204 | $8,050 | Ford F-250 +$3,154 | — | — |
| 1999 | $11,735 | $8,992 | Ford F-250 +$2,743 | 12–14 MPG | — |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (August 2026); MPG = EPA combined range across rated versions.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to buy used — Ford F-250 or GMC Sierra?
Comparing the same model years (2024–2026), the GMC Sierra is cheaper: it typically lists for $49,351 versus $65,260 for the Ford F-250 (national medians, August 2026).
Which is safer — Ford F-250 or GMC Sierra?
By NCAP overall crash-test rating the GMC Sierra averages 4.8 of 5 stars across rated years versus 4.4 for the Ford F-250. Always check the specific model year's rating in the table above.
Which is more reliable — Ford F-250 or GMC Sierra?
NHTSA lists an average of 2.2 recalls per model year for the Ford F-250 and 3.8 for the GMC Sierra — an edge for the Ford F-250. 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 Ford F-250 XLT typically lists for $55,911 vs $35,986 for a GMC Sierra FLEET/BASE; the most common trims on the market are the LARIAT ($69,999, 48.7% of Ford F-250 listings) and the SLT ($45,089, 24.6% of GMC Sierra listings); at the top of the market, the PLATINUM ($93,974) faces the DENALI ULTIMATE ($64,530). 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.
https://vehisales.com/research/compare/ford/f-250/vs/gmc/sierra.
Dig deeper
Ford F-250 — live listings & specs GMC Sierra — live listings & specs Ford F-250 prices by year GMC Sierra prices by year Ford F-250 MPG by year
See also: All model comparisons · Best used cars by budget · Used car prices by model.