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Ford Ranger vs GMC Sierra 2500 — Depreciation Comparison

Ford Ranger vs GMC Sierra 2500: 5-year value retention (61% vs 61%), 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 61% of its value versus 61% for the GMC Sierra 2500. Over the first five years the Ford Ranger loses roughly $16,006 while the GMC Sierra 2500 loses about $29,596 — a gap near $13,590.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Ford Ranger sheds about 8% in year one versus 8% for the GMC Sierra 2500. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.