Pickup shoppers get two very different kinds of scorecard this week. Kelley Blue Book editors grade new mid-size and full-size trucks on a 5-point scale, while iSeeCars scores used full-size trucks out of 10. The ten trucks below come from those separate lists, and each score is labeled with the scale it belongs to.
1. Toyota Tacoma: Top Score on Either List
The Toyota Tacoma holds the highest rating on either of Kelley Blue Book’s class lists, scoring 4.8 out of 5 on the editors’ 5-point scale, and its starting price is listed at $35,700. That puts the mid-size pickup ahead of every other truck covered in the two KBB rankings, mid-size or full-size. Details appear in KBB’s mid-size truck list.
For mid-size shoppers, the number is a sensible starting point for a comparison. It reflects editor judgment of build, driving performance, tech features and options after test drives, so it still pays to drive rivals back to back and check trim pricing.
2. Ford Ranger: Power and Towing Strength
Kelley Blue Book editors rate the Ford Ranger 4.7 out of 5 on the 5-point scale, with a starting price of $35,245. The write-up credits powerful engines and excellent towing, which is the combination that keeps the Ranger close behind the Tacoma in the mid-size class. Details appear in KBB’s mid-size rankings.
Buyers who plan to pull a trailer or boat should treat the engine and towing praise as the main draw. A 0.1-point gap to the leader is small, so price, trim and personal preference can reasonably decide which of the two wins a driveway.
3. Chevrolet Colorado: Class-Best Towing Capacity
The Chevrolet Colorado earns 4.6 out of 5 from Kelley Blue Book on its 5-point scale, starting at $34,495, the lowest starting price among the first three mid-size trucks here. Editors single out the best towing capacity in its class as the reason it scores so well. Details appear in KBB’s mid-size list.
Owners who haul heavy loads regularly will find that strength more relevant than a fraction of a rating point. The score still trails the Tacoma and Ranger, so shoppers who value other traits should weigh those before treating towing as the deciding factor.
4. Honda Ridgeline: A Comfortable Ride
Kelley Blue Book rates the Honda Ridgeline 4.4 out of 5 on its 5-point scale, with a starting price of $42,290. Editors highlight a comfortable ride that sets it apart from most trucks, which explains why a pickup priced above its mid-size rivals still lands respectably in the rankings. Details appear in KBB’s mid-size rankings.
That higher entry price is the trade-off to weigh, since the other mid-size trucks here start lower. Drivers who spend more time commuting than hauling may find the smoother ride worth the premium, though heavy-duty needs deserve a closer look at capability.
5. Ford F-150: Best Full-Size Truck
Kelley Blue Book names the Ford F-150 its best full-size truck of 2026, giving it 4.7 out of 5 on the 5-point scale. Editors cite class-leading towing and payload as the strengths behind that top spot among the full-size pickups the site evaluated. Details appear in KBB’s full-size truck list.
Because the F-150 sits atop a different KBB class than the Tacoma, its 4.7 and the Tacoma’s 4.8 describe leaders of separate segments rather than a head-to-head result. Shoppers needing maximum towing and payload will find the full-size verdict the more relevant one.
6. Ram 1500: Second Among Full-Size
Kelley Blue Book editors place the Ram 1500 second among full-size trucks, rating it 4.5 out of 5 on the 5-point scale. The write-up cites ride comfort as a standout, giving the pickup a different appeal from rivals that lean harder on towing and payload numbers. Details appear in KBB’s full-size rankings.
The 0.2-point gap to the Ford F-150 is modest, so comfort-minded buyers could reasonably put the Ram on the shortlist ahead of a spec-sheet winner. A long test drive on rough pavement would show whether the praised ride matches personal expectations.
7. Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Behind Ford and Ram
Kelley Blue Book editors rate the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at 4.3 out of 5 on the 5-point scale, with a starting price of $45,495. That score places it behind both the Ford F-150 and the Ram 1500 in the full-size ranking. Details appear in KBB’s full-size list.
A third-place showing does not make the Silverado a poor choice, since the gap to the leader is 0.4 points on a 5-point scale. Shoppers should compare real-world pricing and available trims, then weigh dealer proximity and service history alongside the editors’ order.
8. GMC Sierra 1500: Towing and Payload Praise
The GMC Sierra 1500 receives 4.3 out of 5 from Kelley Blue Book editors on the 5-point scale, matching the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and starts at $46,595. Reviewers praise its towing and payload capacity, which are the figures most work-minded full-size buyers check first. Details appear in KBB’s full-size truck rankings.
That starting price is the higher of the two sibling trucks, so the extra spend is the main question for shoppers deciding between them. Since the two share an identical score, a side-by-side look at trim content and equipment may matter more than the rating.
9. Toyota Tundra: Best Used Full-Size Score
On iSeeCars’ separate 10-point scale, the Toyota Tundra scores 8.6 out of 10, the highest-rated used full-size truck in the site’s 2026 rankings. This is a used-vehicle list, so the number applies to pre-owned examples rather than new trucks measured by Kelley Blue Book. Details appear in iSeeCars’ used full-size list.
The 8.6 should not be set against any KBB score, because the two outlets use different scales and different methods. For used-truck shoppers, though, it marks the Tundra as the top name to check first within iSeeCars’ own ordering of full-size pickups.
10. Nissan Titan: Last on the Used List
The Nissan Titan lands at the bottom of iSeeCars’ 2026 used full-size truck list, scoring 7.3 out of 10 on the site’s 10-point scale. That makes it the lowest-scoring full-size pickup in that ranking, trailing the Toyota Tundra’s 8.6 on the same list. Details appear in iSeeCars’ 2026 used list.
Last place on a list of used full-size trucks is not a verdict that every Titan is a bad buy, and the score cannot be compared with Kelley Blue Book’s 5-point ratings. Shoppers considering one should inspect the specific truck and its history closely.
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