Ford Ranger vs. Ford Maverick
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Ranger and Ford Maverick contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Ranger and the Ford Maverick.
In comparing the Ford Ranger's and the Ford Maverick's specifications and ratings, the Ford Ranger has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. The Ford Maverick has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Ford Ranger's and the Ford Maverick's specifications and ratings, the Ford Maverick is a better car than the Ford Ranger.
Pricing: A used 2025 Ford Ranger ranges from $33,363 to $59,999 while a used 2025 Ford Maverick is priced between $27,745 to $41,140. For a new model, the Ford Ranger's price is between $34,425 and $59,705, with the Ford Maverick priced between $28,891 and $42,001.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Ranger loses 34.9 percent of its value and the Ford Maverick loses 36.9 percent of its value. This means the Ford Ranger retains 2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Maverick.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Ranger’s base engine makes 270 horsepower, and the Ford Maverick base engine makes 191 horsepower. The Ranger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 489 miles. The Maverick is rated to deliver an average of 37 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 469 miles.This gives the Ford Maverick the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford Ranger the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Maverick, a compact truck, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Ford Ranger, a midsize truck, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Ford Ranger and the Ford Maverick are available in Crew Cab configuration. The Ford Ranger offers a bed length of 59.6 inches, and the Ford Maverick offers a bed length of 54.4 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford Ranger and the Ford Maverick have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
34425 - 59705
Starting MSRP:
33330
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
35074
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
31590 - 40150
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
28891 - 42001
Starting MSRP:
30365
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
29558
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
28750 - 30365
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
44420
Price Range:
33363 - 59999
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
43288
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
37741 - 49219
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
33916
Price Range:
27745 - 41140
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
33608
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
33299 - 33916
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
11779
Depreciation %:
0.35339209
Resale Value $:
21551
Residual Value %:
0.64660791
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.33159181
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.26729184 - 0.42710395
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
11320
Depreciation %:
0.37279385
Resale Value $:
19045
Residual Value %:
0.62720615
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
0.37279385
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
0.37279385 - 0.37279385
Ford Ranger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Ford Maverick Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Ranger
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.7 - 16.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.249
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Maverick
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
9.484999492222936
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.4 - 9.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.1739491229820995
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
5.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
3.9 - 6.2
Ford Ranger Rankings
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5 out of / 7Ford Maverick Rankings
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2 out of / 2Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
59.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
54.4 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Ford Ranger Trim Levels
Lariat, Raptor, XL, XLT
Ford Maverick Trim Levels
Lariat, Lobo, Tremor, XL, XLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
270 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Max Payload:
1840 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
191 hp
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1425 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
395 / 489 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
40 / 34 / 37
Range (city/hwy):
552 / 469 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
98.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
101.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4210 lbs
Width:
86.7 inches
Height:
74.4 inches
Length:
210.6 inches
Wheelbase:
128.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3856 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
68.5 inches
Length:
199.8 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Velocity Blue
Brown
Desert Sand
Gray
Carbonized Gray / Marsh Gray
Red
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
White
Oxford White
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Velocity Blue
Brown
Desert Sand
Gray
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Red
Not available
White
Oxford White / Space White
Green
Eruption Green
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Interior Colors
Black
Black Onyx/Medium Dark Slate
