Trucks — the money before you fall in love
Built to work and tow — here's what each popular truck really costs and keeps.
Trucks by price
2026 Ford Maverick XLT
The price to buy it$26,572
A fair price could save$1,428
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL
The price to buy it$30,368
A fair price could save$1,632
2026 Chevrolet Colorado LT
The price to buy it$31,317
A fair price could save$1,683
2026 Nissan Frontier SV
The price to buy it$31,317
A fair price could save$1,683
2026 Ford Ranger XLT
The price to buy it$33,215
A fair price could save$1,785
2026 Toyota Tacoma SR5
The price to buy it$36,632
A fair price could save$1,368
2026 GMC Canyon Elevation
The price to buy it$37,960
A fair price could save$2,040
2026 Honda Ridgeline Sport
The price to buy it$39,524
A fair price could save$1,476
2026 Jeep Gladiator Sport
The price to buy it$38,909
A fair price could save$2,091
2026 Chevrolet Silverado LT
The price to buy it$41,756
A fair price could save$2,244
2026 Ford F-150 XLT
The price to buy it$42,705
A fair price could save$2,295
2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn
The price to buy it$42,705
A fair price could save$2,295
2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation
The price to buy it$43,654
A fair price could save$2,346
2026 Toyota Tundra SR5
The price to buy it$46,272
A fair price could save$1,728
2026 GMC Sierra SLE
The price to buy it$45,552
A fair price could save$2,448
2026 Ram 2500 Big Horn
The price to buy it$47,450
A fair price could save$2,550
2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty XLT
The price to buy it$49,348
A fair price could save$2,652
2026 Rivian R1T Adventure
The price to buy it$69,277
A fair price could save$3,723
Can't decide? Compare two
2026 Chevrolet Colorado LT vs 2026 Nissan Frontier SV
2026 Ford F-150 XLT vs 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn
2026 GMC Sierra SLE vs 2026 Toyota Tundra SR5
2026 Honda Ridgeline Sport vs 2026 Jeep Gladiator Sport
Found the one?
Set a target, save a little each week, and your car fund keeps growing while you wait. When you're ready, your down payment is ready too.
Start my car fundCommon questions
What's the cheapest of these trucks to buy?
The 2026 Ford Maverick XLT is the most affordable here — about $26,572 at a fair price. They go up to around $69,277 for the 2026 Rivian R1T Adventure.
Which of these trucks holds its value best?
The 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR5 keeps its value best — roughly 62% after three years, or about $23,560.
How much should I save for one of these trucks?
A common starting point is about 20% of the price up front — for these cars that's roughly $5,314 to $13,855. Save a little each week and your car fund is ready when you are.
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