Modern pickup trucks are far from just utilitarian workhorses—they’ve become luxury vehicles in their own right. From heated steering wheels to powered running boards and massaging front seats, these vehicles are far more than basic transport.
In this ranking, the trucks are listed from the most expensive to the least, highlighting the lavish features that make them stand out.
Over the years, trucks have become increasingly luxurious and better equipped. Features like large center screens, heated and cooled seats, plush interiors, in-bed tailgating speakers, and multi-folding tailgates often steal the spotlight.
However, there are still some holdouts that focus on basic functionality, providing trucks that retain the rugged, utilitarian spirit we know and love. These simpler versions, designed for hauling lumber, helping friends move, or taking trash to the dump, are often the least expensive pickups available in 2025.
In this list we will take a look at some of the most and least expensive trucks in recent times.
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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT
A pattern you’ll probably see with the trucks on this list is that most are the smallest versions offered. That’s the case with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in its least costly setup — regular cab with a standard bed.
In its most basic WT (Work Truck) version, the Silverado 1500 comes with 17-inch steel wheels, a vinyl-covered floor, a bench seat for three people, two USB ports, a 7-inch touchscreen that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and several safety features included in Chevy’s Safety Assist package.
These features are automatic emergency braking, a forward collision alert system, lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning, and automatic headlights. Chevy’s Teen Driver feature is also included, which lets owners turn on some safety features when a special key is used.
The WT trim comes standard with GM’s TurboMax engine, which is a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder that produces 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. It’s connected to an 8-speed automatic transmission and comes standard with four-wheel drive.
The price for the regular cab, standard bed Silverado 1500 WT is $43,595 (this includes a $1,995 destination fee). If you add Chevy’s WT package discount, the price drops to $42,245. This truck is available in four colors: white, red, black, and gray, and none of these colors cost extra.
Toyota Tundra SR
Toyota’s full-size truck, the Tundra, is offered in seven trim levels, and three more are added if you choose the optional i-Force Max hybrid powertrain. There are more premium versions like the 1794 Edition and Capstone, as well as the off-road-ready TRD Pro trim.
But the starting option is the Tundra SR, available in a double-cab version with a 6.5-foot bed. You can get a longer 8.1-foot bed or a crew-cab version (both setups have four doors, but the double-cab has smaller back seats), though these versions cost a bit more.
The base Tundra SR offers a choice of white, gray, silver, or black paint — red is extra. It comes with Toyota’s i-Force 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 engine that makes 358 horsepower and 405 lb-ft of torque (higher trims use the same engine but with more power: 389 hp and 479 lb-ft). It has rear-wheel drive and a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Other standard features include wireless smartphone support, a six-speaker sound system, and Toyota’s Safety Sense 2.5 package, which includes lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, pre-collision warning with pedestrian detection, and automatic high beams. The full price is $42,035 (including a $1,945 destination fee).
Honda Ridgeline Sport
The Honda Ridgeline is a midsize pickup truck that uses a car-like frame. It gives good value, especially in its base version, the Sport. Every version of the Ridgeline comes with a roomy four-door cabin and the same size truck bed — you don’t get different cab or bed choices.
All models come with all-wheel drive and Honda’s 3.5-liter V6 engine that makes 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. Each version can tow up to 5,000 pounds. That’s not the highest in its class, but it’s great that the Sport trim can pull just as much as the more expensive ones.
The base Sport version comes in just two colors: silver or black. It includes features like 18-inch alloy wheels, a 9-inch center touchscreen, a stereo with seven speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless phone charger, LED headlights and taillights, a trunk built into the bed for extra storage, and a special tailgate that can open both down and sideways to make it easier to reach inside the bed.
It also has safety features like lane departure warning, blind spot alerts, forward collision warning with emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high beams — all included in the base model. The full price for this setup is $41,600 (which includes a $1,450 destination charge).
Jeep Gladiator Sport
The Jeep Gladiator is made for off-road use and outdoor adventures in mind, and it takes the next spot. In its basic Sport version, the Gladiator comes with four-wheel drive, which isn’t usually standard on most low-cost trucks. It uses the well-known 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine that Jeep has used for years.
This engine gives the Gladiator 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque — similar to the Ridgeline and other trucks this size. The base version also comes with a soft top. It doesn’t block weather as well as the optional hard top, but that’s part of what keeps the price low.
Just like some other trucks listed here, the Gladiator Sport has limited paint options: white is the only color you can get without extra cost. It comes with a standard black cloth interior.
One great thing is Jeep’s 12.3-inch touchscreen in the center, running the newest version of Uconnect, which is included.
Starting in 2025, Jeep made the 8-speed automatic transmission standard for all Gladiator versions (you can’t get the six-speed manual anymore), and power windows now come standard too, so you don’t need to roll them by hand. The total price for the Gladiator Sport is $39,995 (this includes a $1,895 destination charge).
Just a quick point: you’ll notice that this list has two trucks tied at number 9. That’s because both the Jeep Gladiator and the GMC Canyon cost about the same, making them equally ranked among the most affordable trucks for 2025.
GMC Canyon Elevation
The GMC Canyon is a midsize truck that has the same base as the Chevrolet Colorado (which will be mentioned later in this list). It comes in only three trim levels, and each one gives you a lot for the money. The starting version is called Elevation.
It only comes as a crew cab, just like the other two trims. All three versions use GMC’s TurboMax engine. This engine is a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder that makes 310 horsepower and a strong 430 pound-feet of torque. Its towing ability is high for its size – up to 7,700 pounds, even on the Elevation version.
Inside, the Canyon Elevation comes with an 11.3-inch center touchscreen that has Google built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and carpeted floors (while many trucks at this price use vinyl floors instead).
It has safety features like automatic emergency braking, forward pedestrian detection, blind spot alerts, and lane departure warning — all included. If you go with the lowest-cost version of the Canyon, it comes painted white – similar to many trucks in this group.
Any other color costs extra. Just like the Gladiator, the price of the Canyon Elevation is $39,995 (including a $1,595 destination charge).
Ford F-150 XL
The next truck on this list is a return to full-size models. The Ford F-150 has been a top seller in the U.S. for decades. One reason for that is how many choices it offers, including different cabs and trims. The cheapest version of the F-150 is the XL with a regular cab and short bed.
In the XL version, the normal engine is Ford’s turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 EcoBoost, which makes 325 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque — a good amount of strength for a base model. But according to Ford’s online builder, that engine is only included if you pick the longer 8.5-foot bed.
To get the least costly short-bed version, you need to pick the 5.0-liter V8 engine, which is still very strong — it puts out 400 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque.
Along with the powerful V8, the basic F-150 XL short bed has 17-inch wheels, cloth seats with a 40/20/40 split bench, and five paint color choices: black, two shades of blue, gray, silver, and white. Ford includes its big 12-inch center screen, a 12-inch screen for the driver’s display, blind-spot alerts, lane-keeping help, and forward collision alerts.
The full price of the base F-150 XL is $39,060 (including a $1,995 destination fee) — which is very good for a full-size truck that comes with a V8.
Ford Ranger XL
Now the price drops quite a bit as we move from the F-150 to its smaller Ford sibling, the Ranger. The Ranger has four trim levels, which makes it easier to understand compared to the F-150.
The base version of the Ranger, called XL, comes with a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. You can pay extra to get a turbocharged 2.7-liter engine or a turbocharged 3.0-liter engine.
But like most upgrades, they cost more money. The Ranger XL comes with rear-wheel drive as standard. If you want four-wheel drive, that’s extra.
These differences help bring the price down — the Ranger’s base price is over $5,000 less than the base versions of the Gladiator, Canyon, and Ridgeline. The starting price for the 2025 Ford Ranger XL is $34,575 (including a $1,595 destination charge).
A few different paint colors are included in that price, such as black, white, a few shades of gray, and blue. Standard features are 17-inch wheels, a 10-inch touchscreen, cloth seats, and a pre-collision warning system with automatic emergency braking.
Nissan Frontier S
It’s not easy to find midsize trucks with extended cabs these days, but the 2025 Nissan Frontier still offers that setup for those who want something basic. The Frontier comes in two versions: crew cab and king cab.
Crew cab has four doors, and king cab has two doors with a small space behind the front seats. The King Cab is the cheaper one, and the S trim is where you’ll find the lowest price.
Every Frontier, no matter the version, comes with a 3.8-liter V6 engine that makes 310 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque. It always comes with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
As the price goes down, you’ll notice fewer features, and the Frontier S shows that clearly. This version has 16-inch steel wheels, an 8-inch touchscreen (the higher trims come with a 12.3-inch screen), and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless comes with more expensive models).
One good thing about the base Frontier is that it’s light on extra features, which helps it tow more — it can pull up to 7,150 pounds, the best among the King cab versions.
You can get the Frontier in four paint colors at the base price: red, black, gray, and white. The starting price for the 2025 Frontier is $33,560 (including a $1,510 destination charge).
Chevrolet Colorado WT
Since the more luxurious GMC Canyon already made an appearance on this list, it makes sense to now talk about the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado. This midsize truck offers solid performance and several well-equipped versions, making it a good pick in its class.
The base engine is GM’s turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder called the TurboMax – the same engine found in the base Silverado and the Canyon. Like the others that use this engine, the Colorado gets 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque.
In the past, the base version of the Colorado WT (Work Truck) had a weaker version of this engine, which made it a little less appealing, but now all 2025 models get the full power. Like the Canyon, the Colorado only comes in one cab style: crew cab.
It has rear-wheel drive as standard, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an 11.3-inch touchscreen. You can choose from a few standard colors like black, gray, white, and orange (red costs extra). The price for the Colorado WT is $33,495 (including a $1,595 destination charge).
Toyota Tacoma SR
Just like the Nissan Frontier, the Toyota Tacoma is one of the few midsize trucks still sold with an extended cab. The 2025 Tacoma comes in several versions that are packed with off-road features and stylish extras, but we’re focusing on the most basic one.
The entry-level Tacoma is the SR, and it comes with a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 228 horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque. It has rear-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission. On higher trim levels, the same engine (called the i-Force) can make up to 278 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque.
As you might guess, the SR doesn’t have lots of luxury features, but it does offer a good list of standard equipment. It comes with 17-inch steel wheels, an 8-inch touchscreen, and wireless smartphone features (which the base Frontier doesn’t have).
Toyota includes its Safety Sense 3.0 package on every Tacoma, including the SR. That package gives you adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keeping help, automatic high beams, and forward collision braking with pedestrian alerts. The price of the Tacoma SR is $33,085 (including a $1,495 destination charge).
Hyundai Santa Cruz SE
The Hyundai Santa Cruz is probably one of the most different-looking trucks on this list. It’s a small pickup that shares its design base with the Hyundai Tucson — a comfortable and well-equipped SUV. The Santa Cruz doesn’t look like most trucks with straight lines and sharp angles, but it still has a useful bed, lots of modern features, and a low starting cost.
The base model, called the SE, has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. It’s not as exciting as the optional turbo engine, but it works well for everyday driving.
The Santa Cruz SE comes with front-wheel drive (you can pay extra for all-wheel drive) and cloth seats as standard. It might seem simple at first, but it includes a lot of tech.
It has wireless phone connection, a 12.3-inch screen for media and controls, and safety tools like blind-spot alerts, helps you stay in your lane, and a system that checks if the driver is paying attention.
If you choose from the standard paint options — black, white, or gray — the price for the Hyundai Santa Cruz SE is $30,100 (including a $1,450 destination charge).
Ford Maverick
The least costly new truck you can get in 2025 is the Ford Maverick. This is a small pickup like the Santa Cruz, but the Maverick looks more like a regular truck with a traditional shape. It comes in different versions, but the base version is called XL, just like other Ford trucks on this list.
The Maverick XL comes with a hybrid setup that combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor. Together, they make 191 horsepower. The EPA says this hybrid gets great gas mileage: 38 miles per gallon combined, 42 in the city, and 35 on the highway.
Like other base-level trucks, the Maverick XL has steel wheels, basic air conditioning that you adjust by hand, and cloth seats. But it surprises people by including a large 13.2-inch screen in the center, safety features like automatic emergency braking, and standard phone connectivity.
With all these features and great fuel savings, the price is even better — the Maverick starts at $28,685 (which includes a $1,595 destination charge and a $695 acquisition fee).
Ford Super Duty F-350 Limited
The Ford Super Duty series includes the F-250, F-350, and F-450. These trucks mix huge strength with comfort and luxury for everyday use. The most expensive Ford truck you can get is the F-450 in the Limited trim.
The high-end Limited trim comes with heated and cooled leather seats, adaptive cruise control, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, and lots of chrome details. It includes dual rear wheels and Ford’s powerful 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel engine, which brings even more strength and performance.
Just like Ford’s light-duty trucks, the Super Duty models are known for having top-rated payload capacity and a strong, well-balanced design that’s hard to beat.
2025 Ram 1500 TRX
The Ram 1500 TRX (sometimes said as T-Rex) pushes full-size pickup trucks to a whole new level when it comes to horsepower and quick acceleration. That’s because under its vented hood is a supercharged Hemi engine — a 702-horsepower version of the 6.2-liter V8, the same one used in the Dodge Challenger Hellcat muscle car.
The TRX can go from zero to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. It’s also built for off-road use, with upgraded Bilstein shocks, all-terrain Goodyear Wrangler Territory tires, and a drive mode selector made for just about any surface.
The TRX starts around $84,000, which is a big number, but don’t let that fool you. Adding a few options can push the total price close to $100,000.
Some of the extra features you can get include heated and cooled front seats, a wide sunroof, a 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, a head-up display, and carbon fiber trim.
If you want something fancy but don’t care about the speed, the Ram 1500 Limited is cheaper than the TRX and focuses more on comfort than performance.
2025 GMC Sierra HD Denali Ultimate
The GMC Sierra 2500HD is a close relative of the Chevrolet Silverado HD. The biggest difference is that the Sierra HD starts at a higher price. It costs more than the Chevy because of its fancier design, though it may not really be worth the higher price.
You can get the Sierra HD with either a 6.6-liter gas V8 or a 6.6-liter Duramax diesel engine that makes 910 pound-feet of torque. The Denali Ultimate trim includes features like heated and cooled front seats, high-quality leather, and a premium Bose sound system.
2024 Ram 3500
The Ram HD (2500 and 3500) trucks, like the Ram 1500, offer a smoother ride and a more luxurious interior compared to other heavy-duty trucks. While it’s not as focused on maximum capability, it offers plenty of comfort and luxury.
The base 6.4-liter V8 gas engine produces 410 horsepower, giving it more power and towing capacity than many other non-diesel engines. If you choose the optional diesel engine, it leads the class with a towing capacity of 37,090 pounds.
The Ram 3500 Limited comes with features like heated and ventilated front seats, a huge 12-inch touchscreen, leather seats with real wood and aluminum trim, and a 17-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.
2025 GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate
The Sierra 1500 is GMC’s premium truck, and the Denali is the high-end version of the Sierra. The Denali Ultimate is the top-tier model of the Denali.
When you pick the Ultimate, you get the normally optional 420-horsepower V8 as standard, along with full-grain leather seats, open-pore Paldao wood trim, 16-way massaging front seats, and a 12-speaker Bose audio system. If you’re looking to improve the V8’s fuel efficiency, you can opt for the Duramax turbodiesel engine.
F-150 Platinum
The F-150 Platinum Plus comes standard as a SuperCrew with a short 5.5-foot cargo bed. More importantly, it comes with a hybrid engine that delivers 430 horsepower to all four wheels.
The Platinum trim includes features like powered running boards, massaging front seats, a moonroof, a power tailgate, and a 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen stereo.
To show it’s not just about luxury, the Platinum also includes trailer backup assist and trailer reverse guidance, which help position any large trailer accurately.
Toyota Tundra Capstone
The Toyota Tundra offers plenty of power, including the 437-horsepower hybrid powertrain available in the Capstone trim.
Though the Tundra is more expensive than many other half-ton trucks, it provides a spacious and comfortable ride. It comes with user-friendly features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus Toyota’s Safety Sense 2.5 suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
The Capstone trim features 22-inch dark chrome wheels, semi-aniline leather seats, and a two-tone black-and-white interior with American walnut trim. An electronic adaptive suspension is available for improved ride and performance balance.
2025 Chevrolet Silverado HD High Country
The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is a heavy-duty truck available in various body styles: crew-cab, regular-cab, and extended-cab. It offers a choice of a 6.6-liter V8 gas engine or a 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel.
The High Country trim includes a Bose sound system and heated and ventilated front seats. However, its interior isn’t as luxurious as some competitors’, and its list of standard features is not as extensive.
2025 Chevrolet Silverado High Country
The Chevrolet Silverado High Country comes with three engine options: a 277-horsepower 3.0-liter turbodiesel, a 355-horsepower 5.3-liter V8, or a 420-horsepower 6.2-liter V8. All engines are paired with 4WD and a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Notable features include open-pore wood trim, a 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 12.3-inch driver information screen, and an 8-camera trailering monitor. GM’s Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving technology, introduced in 2022, is also available.
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup
We’re starting with one of the least efficient electric vehicles available — the GMC Hummer EV Pickup. This truck is extremely large and weighs around 9,000 pounds, with just the battery pack being heavier than an entire Honda Civic.
It’s so wide that it doesn’t fit in many standard parking spots, it has a crabwalk feature for low-speed driving, and its price can exceed $100,000.
The idea that this 9,000-pound truck can go from 0 to 60 MPH in only 3.5 seconds is both amazing and a bit scary. This vehicle definitely isn’t made for someone looking for something subtle or easygoing.
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When it comes to efficiency, this truck performs the worst compared to other electric pickups by quite a bit. Still, it does better than any gas-powered or hybrid truck on the list.
It gets 59 MPGe in city driving and 47 MPGe on the highway, which averages out to 53 MPGe. If you go with the X3 trim, the efficiency drops slightly to 52 MPGe — a small trade-off if you’re thinking of spending more than some people do on a single-wide mobile home.
