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FORD F-250
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Heavy Duty 3/4 Ton Pickup, 2WD
Ford F-250
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The Ford F-250 returns to the winner’s circle this year, taking top honors in the ¾ ton 2WD pickup segment. The F-250 showed consistency, having the best value in all three annual mileage scenarios measured. Although there was solid competition throughout this segment, when the cost of ownership numbers are measured, the Ford comes out on top. |
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2007 Ford F250 XL Reg Cab 2WD* |
Cost Item |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Total |
Depreciation: |
$10,031 |
$870 |
$853 |
$836 |
$539 |
$13,129 |
Fees & Taxes : |
1158 |
124 |
132 |
115 |
125 |
$1,654 |
Finance: |
1078 |
869 |
644 |
404 |
146 |
$3,141 |
Fuel: |
2089 |
2164 |
2241 |
2320 |
2403 |
$11,217 |
Insurance: |
1376 |
1383 |
1390 |
1397 |
1404 |
$6,950 |
Maintenance: |
348 |
398 |
942 |
1307 |
364 |
$3,359 |
Opportunity Cost: |
368 |
620 |
907 |
1242 |
1575 |
$4,712 |
Repairs: |
0 |
0 |
200 |
334 |
334 |
$868 |
Total |
$16,449 |
$6,428 |
$7,310 |
$7,955 |
$6,890 |
$45,030 |
*The data displayed here is for the specific model and trim identified. The award is based on an average of all trims combined as of January, 2007. |
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