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Best Trucks under $50,000

16 popular Trucks you can own under $50,000 — here's what each really costs, cheapest first.

Trucks under $50,000, cheapest first

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
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Common questions

What Trucks can I get under $50,000?

16 popular Trucks in our guides land at or below $50,000. The most affordable is the 2026 Ford Maverick XLT, about $26,572 at a fair price.

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 to buy one under $50,000?

A common starting point is about 20% up front — for the 2026 Ford Maverick XLT that's roughly $5,314. Put away about $102 a week and your car fund is ready in a year.

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