Best Midsize Trucks for 2024
The best midsize trucks are ranked based on a data-driven analysis of over 330 million vehicles' reliability, resale value, and safety.
iSeeCars applies data science to over 330 million vehicles in order to understand each model’s reliability and how long-lasting it is, its safety, and its ability to retain value over time. This analysis allows iSeeCars to rank midsize trucks by a data-driven and objective methodology, instead of relying on subjective editorial criteria.
The best midsize truck is the Honda Ridgeline. Its iSeeCars Quality Score of 9.2 out of 10 reflects the Ridgeline's reliability, value retention and safety scores. A new Honda Ridgeline costs between $40,150 and $47,280 while a used version costs between $24,500 and $41,337. This midsize truck can seat up to 5 people and is EPA rated to deliver up to 21 miles per gallon in mixed city/highway driving.
The Midsize Truck category consists of 7 models priced between $29,500 and $62,995 for new vehicles and between $18,514 and $49,524 for used vehicles. iSeeCars has sufficient vehicle data to rate and rank 6 of these 7 models based on their reliability, value retention and safety scores.
Modern midsize trucks are now viable alternatives to full-size pickup trucks, even as models from both segments have grown in size and capability over the past two decades. Today's midsize trucks offer a compelling balance of high horsepower, impressive fuel efficiency, and exceptional towing and hauling specs. They manage this without the parking and maneuverability challenges their full-size truck brethren incur.
The best midsize trucks include a roomy and comfortable cabin in base form, along with optional off-road packages that make them extremely capable rock crawlers. With towing capacities between 5,000 and 8,000 pounds and payload capacities between 1,000 and 2,000 pounds, any of these midsize trucks can meet all but the most demanding pickup buyers' needs.
Pickup trucks are highly customizable and iSeeCars’ guide on extended cab vs. crew cab pickups can be helpful for deciding the right cabin type. To go beyond the midsize truck class, check out the Best Full-Size Trucks list.
Modern midsize trucks are now viable alternatives to full-size pickup trucks, even as models from both segments have grown in size and capability over the past two decades. Today's midsize trucks offer a compelling balance of high horsepower, impressive fuel efficiency, and exceptional towing and hauling specs. They manage this without the parking and maneuverability challenges their full-size truck brethren incur.
The best midsize trucks include a roomy and comfortable cabin in base form, along with optional off-road packages that make them extremely capable rock crawlers. With towing capacities between 5,000 and 8,000 pounds and payload capacities between 1,000 and 2,000 pounds, any of these midsize trucks can meet all but the most demanding pickup buyers' needs.
Pickup trucks are highly customizable and iSeeCars’ guide on extended cab vs. crew cab pickups can be helpful for deciding the right cabin type. To go beyond the midsize truck class, check out the Best Full-Size Trucks list.
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- Reliability 9.3 / 10
- Value Retention 8.2 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
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- Reliability 9.2 / 10
- Value Retention 9.1 / 10
- Safety 8.0 / 10
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- Reliability 8.8 / 10
- Value Retention 8.6 / 10
- Safety 8.0 / 10
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- Reliability 8.4 / 10
- Value Retention 8.5 / 10
- Safety 8.0 / 10
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- Reliability 8.4 / 10
- Value Retention 8.5 / 10
- Safety 8.0 / 10
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- Reliability 8.3 / 10
- Value Retention 8.5 / 10
- Safety 8.0 / 10
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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- Value Retention 8.7 / 10
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How We Rank These Cars
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on the latest analysis by our data science team of more than 330 million cars.
The overall iSeeCars Quality Score combines analyses of these three factors: reliability, resale value, and safety. It is calculated based on the latest research and analysis by our data science team. The data analysis comes from over 330 million vehicles as reported in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies. These two factors are combined with NHTSA and/or IIHS Safety Ratings to determine a car’s Quality Score. Only cars with recent model years are included.
Each vehicle is rated on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest Quality Score. Vehicles within a given category are sorted to show the highest-scoring ones first. If two cars have the same ratings, the tie is broken by the Reliability Rating, Value Retention Score, and Safety Score. iSeeCars displays comprehensive Quality Scores along with the subscores for each model because multiple factors should be taken into account when buyers are seeking the best overall vehicle.
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).