Like fashion, food, or architecture, the automotive industry goes through different phases of trends in the industry. You can tell what’s most popular, sometimes, by what the highest-selling vehicle in the market is. Currently, the title of “most popular vehicle” currently goes to the Ford F-150.
The fact is, at this point in automotive history, people want a vehicle that can do it all. Up until this point, there have been many variations of vehicles that can do one thing really well. Sports cars go fast and can handle well, pickup trucks are utilitarian, and sedans get good gas mileage. Now, most modern-day trucks can do all of those things, and more.
Yet, you might not want to spend your hard-earned money on a brand-new car. Statistically, a brand-new car loses 10 percent of its retail value as soon as it’s sold and driven off of the lot. Therefore, maybe you want something that’s five years old, low mileage, and can do just as much as something that’s a 2024 or 2025 model year.
In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturers and other authoritative sources, including Edmunds, Kelley Blue Book, and Car And Driver. The models below have been ranked based on their starting MSRP for the base model of each vehicle.
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10
2019 Chevrolet Colorado
MSRP: $29,443
There are a lot of reasons why a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado might be more alluring to some people over the latest generation. For starters, it has a dedicated headlamp switch on the dashboard as opposed to solely on the infotainment screen.
Performance Specifications
Engine | Naturally aspirated 2.5-liter 4-cylinder |
Transmission | 6-speed manual |
Horsepower | 200 hp |
Torque | 191 lb-ft |
Driveline | Rear-wheel drive |
0-60 MPH | 7.3 seconds |
Top Speed | 100 mph |
Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs |
Payload Capacity | 1,386 lbs |
Sure, the interior of this generation Chevrolet Colorado dates back to 2012, but Chevrolet was very good at modernizing an “older” cabin. They included a wireless phone charging pad,
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, and Android auto. The newest one looks cool and has a tiny bit more power, but these Colorados are clearly holding their value.
9
2019 Toyota Tacoma
MSRP: $27,784
The Toyota Tacoma is incredibly good at holding its value. For example, a 20-year-old Tacoma Regular Cab is valued at $8,018 for a Tacoma in excellent condition. This generation comes with two powertrains and two transmissions.
Performance Specifications
Engine | Naturally aspirated 2.7-liter 4-cylinder |
Transmission | 6-speed manual |
Horsepower | 159 hp |
Torque | 180 lb-ft |
Driveline | Rear-wheel drive |
0-60 MPH | 8.1 seconds |
Top Speed | 113 mph |
Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs |
Payload Capacity | 1,620 lbs |
If the six-speed manual isn’t for you, you can always opt for the six-speed automatic. This third-generation Tacoma also came with a new and improved TRD Off-Road model with reinforced off-road shocks.
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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
MSRP: $26,924
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado is the first iteration of the current generation of Silverado trucks. The 2500 and 3500 in this generation didn’t appear until a year later. This generation has sleeker lines with a more modern interior and set the bar for what was to come for Chevrolet.
Performance Specifications
Engine | Naturally aspirated 4.3-liter V-6 |
Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
Horsepower | 285 hp |
Torque | 305 lb-ft |
Driveline | Rear-wheel drive |
0-60 MPH | 7.2 seconds |
Top Speed | 98 mph |
Towing Capacity | 10,100 lbs |
Payload Capacity | 2,250 lbs |
The base model Silverado 1500s now comes with a robust turbocharged four-cylinder engine. This first model year, however, came standard with a 4.3-liter V-6 that has as much capability as you would want from a Silverado. If you want the larger V-8 or the four-wheel drive, you’ll need to upgrade.
7
2019 Ford Ranger
MSRP: $25,009
The Ford Ranger was on sale in the US from 1983 until 2012. It was originally a compact pickup truck with a decent number of capabilities. Unfortunately, Ford put the ax to the Ranger in 2012. Then in 2019, the Ranger came back to life as an ultra-capable mid-sized pickup truck.
Performance Specifications
Engine | Turbocharged 2.3-liter 4-cylinder |
Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
Horsepower | 270 hp |
Torque | 310 lb-ft |
Driveline | Rear-wheel drive |
0-60 MPH | 6.8 seconds |
Top Speed | 112 mph |
Towing Capacity | 7,500 lbs |
Payload Capacity | 1,860 lbs |
The 2019 model comes with only one powertrain that packs much more of a punch than any previous Ranger before. Obviously, the above-priced one is the base model, but you can also get an off-road version that gives you 8.9 inches of ground clearance over the base’s 8.4 inches.
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2019 RAM 1500
MSRP: $23,770
The Dodge Ram D100 first appeared in 1981. The “RAM” brand didn’t break off into its subsidiary brand until 2009. Over the years, the RAM 1500 has gone through many changes and offers many different kinds, styles, and powertrains.
Performance Specifications
Engine | Naturally aspirated mild-hybrid 3.6-liter V-6 |
Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
Horsepower | 305 hp |
Torque | 269 lb-ft |
Driveline | Rear-wheel drive |
0-60 MPH | 7.2 seconds |
Top Speed | 105 mph |
Towing Capacity | 7,730 lbs |
Payload Capacity | 1,910 lbs |
The 2019 RAM 1500s base engine does offer about as much capability as a mid-size pickup truck, but if you’re looking for more of a full-size feel, this could be for you. This generation of RAM trucks is also very luxurious, depending on which one you choose.
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5
2019 Ford F-150
MSRP: $21,620
In many ways, the Ford F-150 is the King of the Hill. They are currently the highest-selling vehicles in the continental United States. This model alone makes so much money that Ford could pull a Dodge Ram and make their own subsidiary brand.
Performance Specifications
Engine | Naturally aspirated 3.3-liter V-6 |
Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
Horsepower | 290 hp |
Torque | 265 lb-ft |
Driveline | Rear-wheel drive |
0-60 MPH | 7.6 seconds |
Top Speed | 107 mph |
Towing Capacity | 9,100 lbs |
Payload Capacity | 1,990 lbs |
Part of the alluring factor of an F-150 is its shared ability to do anything and everything you want. It can be a bare-bones pickup truck, but it can also be a luxury car. It can be a slower hauler, or it can be a “glue you to your seat” race car. The base engine is nothing to balk at, either.
4
2019 Nissan Frontier
MSRP: $21,206
This generation of the Nissan Frontier went on for a very, very long time. The first generation was in production for only two years, the second for three years, but the third generation frontier was on sale from 2005 to 2021.
Performance Specifications
Engine | Naturally aspirated 2.5-liter 4-cylinder |
Transmission | 5-speed manual |
Horsepower | 152 hp |
Torque | 171 lb-ft |
Driveline | Rear-wheel drive |
0-60 MPH | 8.0 seconds |
Top Speed | 112 mph |
Towing Capacity | 3,790 lbs |
Payload Capacity | 900 lbs |
The third generation comes with two powertrains and three transmission options. By 2019, Nissan updated its interior offerings with an infotainment system. There is also a Pro-4X trim that can go off-road if you have a need for that as well. If you need more pulling power, opt for the V-6.
3
2019 Honda Ridgeline
MSRP: $20,618
When you think of pickup trucks, you probably don’t think of Honda. The Ridgeline, however, is just as capable as any other mid-size pickup truck on the market and then some. It’s the only mid-size offering with a versatile bed and tailgate that opens bi-directionally.
Performance Specifications
Engine | Naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V-6 |
Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
Horsepower | 280 hp |
Torque | 262 lb-ft |
Driveline | Front-wheel drive |
0-60 MPH | 7.0 seconds |
Top Speed | 112 mph |
Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs |
Payload Capacity | 1,451 lbs |
The second-generation Ridgeline shares a lot of its components with the third-generation Pilot. Therefore, it’s basically a third-generation Pilot with a bed in it. Although it has had a mid-gen refresh since its launch in 2017, the 2026 Passport should tell you about things to come for Honda’s sole pickup truck.
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2
2019 GMC Sierra 1500
MSRP: $20,217
Not by much, but the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 is currently the second cheapest-to-own five-year-old pickup truck on the market. That’s not to diminish its value, either. In fact, GMC’s are touted to be the more feature-packed corporate cousin to the Chevrolet Silverado.
Performance Specifications
Engine | Naturally aspirated 4.3-liter V-6 |
Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
Horsepower | 285 hp |
Torque | 305 lb-ft |
Driveline | Rear-wheel drive |
0-60 MPH | 6.5 seconds |
Top Speed | 100 mph |
Towing Capacity | 10,100 lbs |
Payload Capacity | 2,431 lbs |
For example, the base model comes standard with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a dual-zone automatic climate control system. You’ll also be happy to know that the base V-6 engine does provide upwards of 10,000 pounds of towing capability.
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2019 Nissan Titan
MSRP: $19,119
Gone, but not forgotten. The Nissan Titan had a production run from 2004 to 2024. This is the second generation Titan that went on sale in 2016, with a model refresh done to it in 2020.
Performance Specifications
Engine | Naturally aspirated 5.6-liter V-8 |
Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
Horsepower | 390 hp |
Torque | 394 lb-ft |
Driveline | Four-wheel drive |
0-60 MPH | 6.0 seconds |
Top Speed | 110 mph |
Towing Capacity | 9,660 lbs |
Payload Capacity | 2,003 lbs |
The Titan also comes in a little-known heavy-duty version that is offered with a 5.0-liter turbo-diesel Cummins V-8 engine. Base model or not, all typical 1500 models come with the 5.6-liter V-8.
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