Toyota Tacoma vs Ford Ranger 5-Year Depreciation: It's Not Even CloseAutoblogJacob OlivaSun, September 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleAutoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.The Reality of DepreciationFor most new car owners, depreciation is just part of the deal – unless you're talking about exotics, of course. As soon as you drive off the lot, your car starts to lose value. The good news is that pickups keep their value better than most vehicles, and one midsize truck stands out from the rest.The Ford Ranger ranks among the best, but the Toyota Tacoma creates a noticeable gap on the Blue Oval after five years.AdvertisementAdvertisementJust to put things in perspective: Toyota moved 143,848 Tacomas in the first half of 2026. Ford? Only 34,069 Rangers. Both are crowd favorites (though there's a huge gap), but the Tacoma is the clear winner on resale.ToyotaView the 2 images of this gallery on the original articleThe NumbersAccording to an iSeeCars study, the Tacoma takes the crown for lowest five-year depreciation among all trucks in America. The Ranger isn't far behind – it grabs third place – but it still loses a lot more value over the same stretch.Toyota TacomaFord Ranger5-year depreciation19.90%30.20%Average dollar value lost$6,426$10,078Truck resale ranking#1#3Estimated value retained after 5 years80.10%69.80%How big is the gap? Try 10.3 percentage points in retained value. Put another way, Ranger owners are out about $3,652 more than Tacoma owners after five years. Still, both trucks are miles ahead of the average pickup, which drops 34.2% of its value in the same time frame.ToyotaView the 2 images of this gallery on the original articleWhy the Tacoma Holds its Value BetterWhy do trucks keep their value so well? The answer is simple: utility never goes out of style. Used buyers still look for towing, payload, off-road ability, and durability, no matter how old the truck is. That's why pickups keep their value better than other segments when it's time to sell.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Tacoma takes that formula and runs with it. Its reputation for durability and reliability, and staying in demand – new or used – puts it at the top. Toyota isn't just winning with the Tacoma, either. The brand lands 10 spots among the 25 lowest-depreciating models in the whole study.The Ranger isn't a bad truck to buy if you're focused on resale value. Third place means it still outpaces plenty of rivals. But if you're thinking about trading in after a few years, the Tacoma's resale muscle could leave you with a fatter wallet.ToyotaHow the Study Measured DepreciationiSeeCars used data from over 950,000 five-year-old used vehicles sold between March 2025 and February 2026. The analysis compared each vehicle's inflation-adjusted original MSRP to its average used selling price after five years to measure depreciation. The study left out heavy-duty trucks, vans, discontinued models, and low-volume vehicles to keep the comparisons fair.If you are looking for a midsize truck, the main takeaway is that both the Tacoma and Ranger hold their value better than the average pickup. However, after five years, the Tacoma is clearly ahead, whether you compare percentages or actual dollars.FordThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Sep 27, 2026, where it first appeared in the Features section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.