For people planning to buy a new truck under the $30,000 price range, resale value and quality are the two most critical parameters to consider. Affordable trucks are just about as good as the pricey ones. This is why it helps to prepare a budget and stick to it during the purchasing process. Besides quality and value, buyers must also consider performance and safety features. Balancing all these factors helps buyers make informed decisions that align with their needs and preferences.

Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Tacoma 2018 may not be the lowest starting price in your list, but its overall estimation price is relatively lower when compared with any of its rivals. This brand new model has all the active features of safety including automatic high beams, lane departure alert, adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning that comes standard, adding up to the Tacoma’s value. It delivers first-class, off-road performance and earns some best safety rankings for its class. This truck costs around $25,200.

Chevrolet Colorado
The 2018 Colorado by Chevy has been the best value truck for its price since 2015. Its starting and estimate prices are the lowest in our list of value trucks, but it gets a satisfactory ranking for safety and reliability. The 2018 Colorado only gets some small upgrades to the standard available features like the wider 7-inch infotainment screen replacing the previous year’s 4.2 version and the combination of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It has an impressive towing capacity, delivers agile handling, and offers three powerful economic engines. This truck costs around $20,200.

Honda Ridgeline
The Honda Ridgeline is the most expensive truck in this lineup, with a wide margin and highest estimation pricing. The Honda has got rid of its RTS trim level and catches up with their standard sports trim level. It is one of the best compact trucks due to its incredible riding, spacious seating, and a luxury cabin. It offers fully independent suspension and limited off-road potential. However, you will get the best for what you pay for as the 2018 Ridgeline provides a lot more features for the extras you pay. This truck costs around $29,730.

Ford F-150
The Ford F-150 has the lowest starting price, but its estimation price is a bit higher than its class. It earns an outstanding ranking for its fuel economy and the highest safety features. The new 2018, F-150 has exciting features than its decedents like more power, revised turbocharged engines with 10 automatic speed transmissions and a standard auto start and stop option. To top it off, the Ford has added the best torque, hauling, horsepower and best in class towing capacity. This truck costs around $27,610.