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Ford F-150 vs Ford Ranger: 5-year value retention (75% vs 75%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Ford Ranger holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Ford Ranger comes out ahead, holding about 75% of its value versus 75% for the Ford F-150. Over the first five years the Ford Ranger loses roughly $8,422 while the Ford F-150 loses about $9,607 — a gap near $1,185.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Ford Ranger sheds about 1% in year one versus 0% for the Ford F-150. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.