Kelley Blue Book’s experts score new vehicles out of five, and the pickup category shows how tightly packed the field has become. Gas-powered full-size trucks, battery-electric models and midsize favorites all land between 4.1 and 4.8. Here are eleven of them, each with the rating and starting price KBB lists.
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1. Toyota Tundra: Bottom of the Class
The 2026 Toyota Tundra sits at the foot of Kelley Blue Book’s full-size truck table, where KBB’s full-size ranking gives it a 4.1 out of 5. Pricing on that page starts at $45,355.
Even the lowest score on this list is a respectable mark out of five. The Tundra’s placement says as much about how strong the competition is as about any single failing, and buyers weighing it should compare it against the rivals that follow.
2. Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Solid Middle Ground
Kelley Blue Book’s experts score the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at 4.3 out of 5, placing it third on the Silverado 1500 rating of full-size trucks. The starting price listed is $45,495.
That puts the Chevy a couple of tenths ahead of the Tundra but behind the leaders in the same group. The rating covers the light-duty 1500 only, so heavier-duty Silverado models are a separate conversation. Shoppers who value price over score will note the Chevy costs more to start than the Ford.
3. GMC Sierra 1500: Value-Priced Cousin
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 earns a 4.3 out of 5 from KBB’s experts, matching its Chevrolet sibling, and starts at $40,895 according to the Sierra 1500 page. The reviewers sum it up as giving truck buyers the best of both worlds.
The identical score shows how closely the two General Motors twins track each other. The Sierra’s starting price is roughly $4,600 below the Silverado’s on the lists, which makes the comparison worth a second look.
4. Rivian R1T: Electric Adventure Truck
The 2025 Rivian R1T lands fourth on KBB’s electric truck ranking, with a 4.5 out of 5 rating and a starting price of $71,700. It is the lowest-scoring of the four battery-powered trucks on that page.
The score comes from the electric list page rather than a standalone review, and it applies to the 2025 model year. A half-point margin separates the Rivian from the Ford at the top of that table, which still leaves it a strong showing.
5. Chevrolet Silverado EV: Chevy Goes Electric
KBB’s experts rate the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV 4.6 out of 5, tying for second on the electric truck ranking. Pricing starts at $75,195.
That score edges out the Rivian R1T by a tenth of a point and trails the Ford leader by two tenths. The listing is for the 2025 model year, so later versions of the electric Silverado may be scored differently. Its starting price is also well above the Ford’s.
6. GMC Sierra EV: Luxury Twin
The 2025 GMC Sierra EV shares second place with the Silverado EV on KBB’s electric truck list, scoring 4.6 out of 5. It carries the steepest sticker among the pickups here, starting at $91,995.
Both General Motors electric trucks earn the same mark from the experts. The roughly $16,800 difference in starting price between the two is the gap buyers would pay for the GMC badge and whatever comes with it.
7. Ford Ranger: Midsize With Muscle
The 2026 Ford Ranger scores 4.7 out of 5 with KBB’s experts, who cite excellent capability and power, plus modern tech in a comfy cabin. It starts at $35,245, according to the Ranger rating page.
That puts the midsize Ford level with its larger F-150 sibling on score. It is also among the more affordable pickups in this group, with a starting price roughly $5,000 below the full-size F-150’s, which makes the score even more striking.
8. Ford F-150: Gas-Truck Champion
The 2026 Ford F-150 earns a 4.7 out of 5 and tops KBB’s full-size truck ranking of gas-powered full-size trucks. Its $40,085 starting price is also the lowest among the full-size trucks ranked on that page.
Leading the segment on score while undercutting rivals on entry price is an unusual combination. The listing refers to the standard gas truck rather than the electric Lightning, which is scored separately and appears elsewhere in this gallery.
9. Ford F-150 Lightning: Electric Leader
The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning posts the top score in the headline, a 4.8 out of 5, and ranks first among electric pickups on KBB’s electric truck ranking. The page lists a starting price of $56,975.
That entry price sits well below the other electric pickups ranked alongside it. The figure comes from the ranking page, and the score applies to the 2025 model year. Combined with the top rating, that makes the Lightning the standout of the electric group.
10. Toyota Tacoma: Midsize King
KBB’s experts rate the 2026 Toyota Tacoma 4.8 out of 5, matching the Lightning’s top score, and rank it first among midsize trucks. Reviewers say it should stay at the top of a very competitive segment, per the Tacoma rating page, with pricing from $34,040.
The Tacoma carries the lowest starting price in this group. Landing the joint-highest rating at the lowest entry price is a notable result for a midsize model, and it shows why it leads its segment.
11. Chevrolet Colorado: Midsize Contender
The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado takes third place on KBB’s midsize truck ranking, with a 4.6 out of 5 rating. Pricing begins at $34,495.
That leaves it two tenths behind the Tacoma, which ranks first on the same list, while its starting price sits only about $450 higher. The Chevy therefore makes a close shopping comparison for anyone considering the segment leader, and the rating still ranks well in this group.
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