5 Best (& 5 Worst) Super Duty Values in 2025

Intro

So, you've decided to buy a new 2025 Ford Super Duty. Congratulations! But that's the easy part. The difficult part is deciding exactly what Super Duty you want. There are several different models, cab and bed configurations and hundreds of options. The good news is that there is no such thing as a bad Super Duty. The bad news is that these trucks have gotten to be quite expensive. So, as you configure your dream Super Duty, pay attention to what options and configurations offer the most bang for the buck. 

To help such endeavors, we poured over all the various Super Duty options to help determine which five we felt offered the best value and the five that offered the worst. Keep in mind that those that we named as the "worst value" are bad options. You wouldn't be wrong or disappointed to order any of them. It's just that, in the grand scheme of Super Duty options, they don’t offer quite the same value as some others on the aforementioned bang-for-your-buck scale.

The following is our list of the best and worst values, listed in order of most to least expensive.

#1 Worst Value – F-450 Platinum ($96,030)

Who doesn't love a brand-new Ford F-450 Platinum? It is a luxurious and extremely capable truck. But it STARTS at over $96K before you add a single option or premium paint color. And, as well-equipped as the truck is in its basic configuration, there are still several options you may want to add such as a moonroof, Pro Power Onboard, etc. Which means you're guaranteed to be buying a six figure Ford. We're not saying it isn’t a heck of a truck. But you can save about $20 grand by going with the Lariat F-450.

#1 Best Value – F-450 XL 6.7L H.O. High-Capacity Gooseneck Tow Package ($64,865)

If you need the maximum, best-in-class 40,000-pound tow capacity, this is the configuration that you need:

• F-450
• XL
• 6.7L H.O.
• High-Cpacity Gooseneck Tow Package

For under $65K you get a no-frills, massively capable work truck that can tow about half as much as a Peterbilt 389 18-wheeler. But the Peterbilt will set you back about a quarter of million dollars. In that context the F-450 XL with the 6.7L H.O. Power Stroke and High-Capacity Gooseneck Tow Package is a bargain. 

#2 Worst Value – F-250 Platinum w/Platinum Plus Package ($19,495)

A regular F-250 Platinum is already a pretty swanky truck. But you can up the luxury quotient even more by adding the Platinum Plus Package (which used to be called Limited as its own separate model or trim level). However, adding that package also requires upgrading to the High Output 6.7L Power Stroke so the effective combo-cost is $19,495. The overall package is among the finest Ford has ever produced. And it's also the most powerful diesel motor in Ford history. But a $20 grand upcharge is a tough pill to swallow. If you add this package, you are looking at a $100K truck.

#2 Best Value – F-250 XL Regular Cab 4x2 w/4.30 Gears ($47,725)

If you must have a new Super Duty that can tow hard and deliver hefty payloads, but you are on a tight budget, this is the least expensive way to go. Base XL regular cab. Then simply add the 4.30 gears for just $430 to up towing capacity by 2,500 pounds (17,300 total). It won’t be the most luxurious truck in the world, but for less than 50 grand, you get a great work truck.

#3 Worst Value – Retractable Tonneau ($2,200)

A retractable tonneau is nice thing to have on your truck. However, there are less expensive options out there in the aftermarket. There are also some better-quality options for the same price in the aftermarket. There's nothing wrong with getting the official Ford product, but we think that you will be happier shopping elsewhere for this particular item.

#3 Best Value – F-250 Lariat w/Tremor Package ($5,375)

The F-250 Lariat Tremor might be the Goldilocks of every possible Super Duty configuration. It's a little fancy. Room for five people. And it can tow and haul and even hangout off-road. It might be the perfect do-everything truck for someone who works hard, plays hard, and loves to spend time with the family. 

Adding the Tremor package on the F-250 Lariat requires upgrading to the Godzilla V8, but even with that, the $5,375 price is well worth everything you get. The list of features included is almost a mile long. Some highlights are 35-inch off-road tires on 18-inch black wheels, unique springs, increased ride height, front limited slip diff, rear electronic locking diff, skid plates, and a Rock Crawl mode. The package makes the truck look more rugged but also has the capabilities to back up those looks.

#4 Worst Value – Chrome Package on King Ranch ($1,200)

If you like chrome, go for it. We're not trying to hold you back. But $1,200 for extra chrome on a King Ranch doesn't make as much sense as it used it. One of the most distinctive aspects of the King Ranch is the Darkened Bronze Metallic accent color on the wheels, bumpers and lower portion of the truck body. The Chrome Package removes all that. So, your King Ranch now looks less like a King Ranch from the outside. In our opinion, the Chrome Package makes more sense on lesser models.

#4 Best Value – 7.3L V8 ($1,000)

If you don’t want to spring for the massively expensive Power Stroke, the 7.3L Godzilla V8 is a great compromise. For a thousand bucks you get a more powerful engine that ups the towing capacity by between 1,000 and 3,000 pounds depending on configuration. This is one of the best gasoline engines that Ford ever put in a truck, and we think it is well worth the $1,000 upcharge. 

#5 Worst Value – SecuriCode Keyless Entry Keypad ($225)

Ford included SecuriCode Keyless Entry as standard equipment on XLT and above Super Duty models for a long time. It's been around since the 1980s and, like most things from the 1980s, it's not exactly cutting-edge technology anymore. As a result, Ford has dropped it as a standard feature. So, now you must pay $225 to have the dealership install a wireless keypad version (which means there's no way it's going to be as reliable as the hard-wired old school version) of said outdated technology.

We still love SecuriCode and understand why many Ford owners would want the feature, of course. But we have a tough time paying good money for something Ford offered as standard equipment.

#5 Best Value – FX4 Off-Road Package ($495)

The FX4 Off-Road Package can be added to any 4x4 Super Duty and for just $495. It does require A/T tires so, if the truck you are building doesn’t already have them, you'll need to option those as well, which makes the effective price $1,090. But for that money you get an electronic locking diff, Hill Descent Control, off-road tuned shocks front and rear, and skid plates for the transfer case and gas tank. And don’t forget the FX4 Off-Road decals. It won’t turn your truck into a Raptor or even a Tremor. However, this is a nice little off-road package for very reasonable money.

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