Best Full-Size Trucks for 2024
The best used and new full-size trucks based on a data-driven analysis of each vehicle's reliability, resale value and safety.
The best full-size truck is the Ford F-150 based on our analysis of 12 million vehicles to assess their reliability, resale value and safety. Its overall rating of 8.8 out of 10 reflects the F-150’s reliability, value retention and safety scores. A new Ford F-150 costs between $36,965 and $78,440 while a used version costs between $24,986 and $66,515. This full-size truck can seat up to 6 people and is EPA rated to deliver up to 23 miles per gallon in mixed city/highway driving.
The Full-size Truck category consists of 11 models priced between $30,400 and $87,075 for new vehicles and between $18,282 and $66,968 for used vehicles. iSeeCars has sufficient vehicle data to rate and rank 10 of these 11 models based on their reliability, value retention and safety scores.
Why Should I Buy a Full-Size Truck?
The Ford F-150 has been the best-selling vehicle in America for over 40 years, and the Ram 1500 pickup and the Chevrolet Silverado are also mainstays on the list of best-selling vehicles. Whether it’s for workplace heavy-hauling or as a family vehicle, Americans love half-ton pickup trucks. Perhaps what’s most alluring about a full-size pickup is its versatility. And because they come in a number of different configurations, you can customize your full-size pickup truck to suit your needs.
Most large pickups have a wide range of trims, from bare-bones workhorses to luxurious and even off-road-capable. Pickup trucks also have a number of bed lengths ranging from 5.5 feet to 8 feet and are available with one or two rows of seating. A regular cab pickup is the most basic and affordable cabin choice, offering a single row of seats and, usually, a rudimentary set of features. Regular cab trucks also have the highest towing capacity due to their lower overall weight. If you plan on hauling more than two passengers and require a rear seat, you can go with an extended cab or crew cab configuration, which both offer two rows of seats. Extended cab trucks provide a second row for more passenger and cargo space behind the front seats, but are the smaller of the two. Crew cab trucks provide even more space for front and rear passengers compared to extended cabs and have full-size rear doors, while extended cabs either have just two doors or a second set of smaller doors.
If you’re using your truck as a family hauler or want your passengers to ride comfortably in the back seat, a crew cab is likely the best choice. Conversely, if you’re using the truck as a work truck and don’t plan on regularly hauling passengers, you might want to pick an extended cab for the occasional third or fourth passenger. Because crew cabs are longer than extended cabs, they often have smaller beds than extended cab trucks.
Due to their ruggedness and utility, the typical full-size pickup truck is not praised for its fuel economy. However, modern pickup trucks have evolved to include both hybrid and electric powertrains.
What Are the Best Full-Size Pickup Trucks?
The full-size trucks on our list are capable haulers worthy of transporting your precious cargo, whether it’s a family of five or a bed full of construction material. They also vary in terms of capability and luxury. But advanced features, including large touchscreens, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, WiFi hotspots, driver assistance technology, and wireless smartphone charging are available on every modern pickup. The best full-size trucks include all of these amenities as either standard equipment or for minimal cost over the base trim.
What Other Vehicles Should You Consider?
Modern midsize pickup trucks have grown in size and capability over the past two decades and are viable alternatives to full-size pickup trucks. While they generally have a lower payload and towing capacity, they have better fuel efficiency and are easier to park and maneuver, particularly in city environments. Be sure to check out our Best Midsize Truck list to see if a smaller pickup truck might better suit your needs. Similarly, if you are interested in towing capability, but don’t require a pickup truck for hauling, you can check out our list of Best Large SUVs, which features workhorse SUVs that are built on truck platforms.
Why Should I Buy a Full-Size Truck?
The Ford F-150 has been the best-selling vehicle in America for over 40 years, and the Ram 1500 pickup and the Chevrolet Silverado are also mainstays on the list of best-selling vehicles. Whether it’s for workplace heavy-hauling or as a family vehicle, Americans love half-ton pickup trucks. Perhaps what’s most alluring about a full-size pickup is its versatility. And because they come in a number of different configurations, you can customize your full-size pickup truck to suit your needs.
Most large pickups have a wide range of trims, from bare-bones workhorses to luxurious and even off-road-capable. Pickup trucks also have a number of bed lengths ranging from 5.5 feet to 8 feet and are available with one or two rows of seating. A regular cab pickup is the most basic and affordable cabin choice, offering a single row of seats and, usually, a rudimentary set of features. Regular cab trucks also have the highest towing capacity due to their lower overall weight. If you plan on hauling more than two passengers and require a rear seat, you can go with an extended cab or crew cab configuration, which both offer two rows of seats. Extended cab trucks provide a second row for more passenger and cargo space behind the front seats, but are the smaller of the two. Crew cab trucks provide even more space for front and rear passengers compared to extended cabs and have full-size rear doors, while extended cabs either have just two doors or a second set of smaller doors.
If you’re using your truck as a family hauler or want your passengers to ride comfortably in the back seat, a crew cab is likely the best choice. Conversely, if you’re using the truck as a work truck and don’t plan on regularly hauling passengers, you might want to pick an extended cab for the occasional third or fourth passenger. Because crew cabs are longer than extended cabs, they often have smaller beds than extended cab trucks.
Due to their ruggedness and utility, the typical full-size pickup truck is not praised for its fuel economy. However, modern pickup trucks have evolved to include both hybrid and electric powertrains.
What Are the Best Full-Size Pickup Trucks?
The full-size trucks on our list are capable haulers worthy of transporting your precious cargo, whether it’s a family of five or a bed full of construction material. They also vary in terms of capability and luxury. But advanced features, including large touchscreens, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, WiFi hotspots, driver assistance technology, and wireless smartphone charging are available on every modern pickup. The best full-size trucks include all of these amenities as either standard equipment or for minimal cost over the base trim.
What Other Vehicles Should You Consider?
Modern midsize pickup trucks have grown in size and capability over the past two decades and are viable alternatives to full-size pickup trucks. While they generally have a lower payload and towing capacity, they have better fuel efficiency and are easier to park and maneuver, particularly in city environments. Be sure to check out our Best Midsize Truck list to see if a smaller pickup truck might better suit your needs. Similarly, if you are interested in towing capability, but don’t require a pickup truck for hauling, you can check out our list of Best Large SUVs, which features workhorse SUVs that are built on truck platforms.
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.7
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Value Retention
8.1
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Safety
9.6
/ 10
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iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
9.3
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.9
/ 10
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Safety
8.2
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
8.5
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.9
/ 10
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Safety
9.5
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
8.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.1
/ 10
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Safety
8.8
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
8.8
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.1
/ 10
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Safety
8.8
/ 10
6. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Limited
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
9.2
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Value Retention
7.9
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
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7. GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
9.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.0
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
8. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
9.3
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
8.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
6.3
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Value Retention
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
iSEECARS SCORE
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Reliability
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Value Retention
7.8
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Safety
8.2
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How We Rank These Cars
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on the latest research by our data science team and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
We analyze data from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with the NHTSA's Safety Ratings to give you an unbiased guide to the best vehicles in each segment.
After being evaluated, vehicles with the highest average scores earn a spot in the iSeeCars Best Car Rankings. (No final score is given to vehicles missing a score in any of the categories, but scores for other categories are still shown.)
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention
The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.
Safety
The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).