Ford Ranger vs. Jeep Gladiator
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator 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 Jeep Gladiator.
In comparing the Ford Ranger's and the Jeep Gladiator's specifications and ratings, the Ford Ranger 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 resale value. The Jeep Gladiator has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Ranger's and the Jeep Gladiator's specifications and ratings, the Ford Ranger is a better car than the Jeep Gladiator.
Pricing: A used 2025 Ford Ranger ranges from $33,363 to $59,999 while a used 2025 Jeep Gladiator is priced between $36,677 to $75,235. For a new model, the Ford Ranger's price is between $34,425 and $59,705, with the Jeep Gladiator priced between $39,555 and $62,936.
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 Jeep Gladiator loses 35.4 percent of its value. This means the Ford Ranger retains 0.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jeep Gladiator.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Ranger’s base engine makes 270 horsepower, and the Jeep Gladiator base engine makes 285 horsepower. The Ranger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 489 miles. The Gladiator is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 484 miles. This gives the Ford Ranger the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Jeep Gladiator. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize trucks, the Jeep Gladiator has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Ford Ranger has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Ford Ranger and the Jeep Gladiator are available in Crew Cab configuration. The Ford Ranger offers a bed length of 59.6 inches, and the Jeep Gladiator offers a bed length of 60.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Ranger has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
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:
39555 - 62936
Starting MSRP:
38100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
35074
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
31590 - 40150
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:
49219
Price Range:
36677 - 75235
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:
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 $:
13722
Depreciation %:
0.36014609
Resale Value $:
24378
Residual Value %:
0.63985391
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.33159181
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.26729184 - 0.42710395
Ford Ranger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Jeep Gladiator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
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 Jeep Gladiator
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
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:
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:
2.1854513044581156
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.4 - 9.5
Ford Ranger Rankings
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7 out of / 7Summary Review
Ford discontinued its iconic Ranger small pickup truck in 2011 despite a large, loyal fanbase. It recovered from that mistake by introducing an all-new Ford Ranger in 2019. The old and new Ranger small truck have nothing at all in common, and most older Ranger used trucks are now "fully depreciated,” to say it kindly. We’ll focus our comments on the new Ranger.
Summary Review
The Jeep Gladiator entered the midsize truck market in 2020 after many decades in retirement. Under its recent owners, FCA America and now Stellantis, Jeep has thrived; and its new models are hits. The new Gladiator is no exception.
Pros and Cons
- Excellent fuel-efficient 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine standard
- Tremor off-road trim option
- Modern infotainment
- Class-leading payload capacity
- Mixed reliability scores
- Retained value hard to predict (too new)
Pros and Cons
- Rubicon trim tops the off-road segment
- Diesel option
- Best-in-class tow rating
- Jeep wave from fellow owners
- Included maintenance for three years
- Polarizing styling
- Pricey
Available 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)
60.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Ranger Trim Levels
Lariat, Raptor, XL, XLT
Jeep Gladiator Trim Levels
Big Bear, High Tide, Mojave, Mojave X, NightHawk, Rubicon, Rubicon X, Sport, Sport S, Texas Trail, Willys
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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
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:
285 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4500 lbs
Max Payload:
1725 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:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 22 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
374 / 484 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:
Available
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:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
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
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:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
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:
42.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
42.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
103.0 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:
4662 lbs
Width:
73.8 inches
Height:
75 inches
Length:
218 inches
Wheelbase:
137.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
10 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 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
245/75R17
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
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
Fathom Blue Pearl Coat / Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Not available
Gray
Anvil Clear Coat / Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Firecracker Red Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Green
'41 / Mojito! Clear Coat
Orange
Joose
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Interior Colors
Black
Black
