When the 2022 Ford Maverick was revealed last month, it was a true revelation in several areas. First was its impressively low starting MSRP of $19,995 – which Ford Authority was the first to exclusively report way back in February. Second was the base (hybrid) model’s estimated fuel economy of 40 miles-per-gallon in the city. In fact, the Maverick’s bargain-basement price is so low that it compares favorably even with economy cars like the Honda Civic, though it can be optioned well into the $30k range as well.
With those factors in mind , the Ford Authority team was curious to see how the 2022 Ford Maverick stacks up against Ford’s previous entry-level, value-oriented pickup: the 2011 Ford Ranger. And now, with official MSRP figures obtained from Ford, we can confirm that the Maverick is indeed a worthy successor to that truck, as when adjusted for inflation, it actually undercuts the last-gen Ranger by a significant margin.
| Ford Ranger Trim Level | 2011 Ford Ranger MSRP + Destination | 2011 Ford Ranger Adjusted MSRP + Destination | 2022 Ford Maverick MSRP + Destination | Ford Maverick Trim Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL Regular Cab 4X2 2.3L I-4 | $18,655 | $23,230.98 | $21,490 | XL SuperCrew FWD 2.5L Hybrid |
| Sport Supercab 4X4 4.0L V6 | $26,745 | $33,305.42 | $30,290 | Lariat SuperCrew AWD 2.0L EcoBoost |
Ford Authority calculated these adjusted MSRP figures using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic’s CPI Calculator. We used May of 2010 pricing as a basis for these calculations because they represent what Ford was actually asking for the Ranger at that time, according to official documents provided to us by the Ford Motor Company. For the Maverick, the most recent consumer pricing data is from June 2021, so those are the numbers we used in our comparison. As the table shows, once inflation is accounted for, the 2022 Maverick undercuts the 2011 Ranger by just over $1,700 in its cheapest configuration, and by a hair over $3,000 at the top end.
It’s important to note that these figures don’t account for incentives, which tend to vary depending on region. And, for the sake of simplicity, we decided to limit the comparison to the least and most expensive versions of both vehicles, although the Maverick’s lower MSRP figures held true in other configurations as well when compared to similar 2011 Ranger variants.
We would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge that this is a bit of an apples to oranges comparison in certain respects, as the base 2011 Ranger is a Regular Cab model with a naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine, while the base Maverick features a SuperCrew configuration paired with a hybrid powertrain. Additionally, 2011 was also the last model year for the last-gen Ranger in the United States (aside from some fleet models produced in 2012), with the model having debuted in 1998. That means that the vehicle was at the end of its lifecycle at that time. Meanwhile, the Maverick is a brand new product that rides on the relatively new Ford C2 platform, which debuted on the (International-market) 2018 Focus and underpins other vehicles in The Blue Oval’s current lineup, like the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport and 2021 Ford Escape.
Regardless, the 2022 Ford Maverick will be the smallest pickup in Ford’s lineup when it launches later this year and is the rough equivalent to what the last-gen Ranger represented before it was discontinued. Both vehicles also serve(d) a similar mission – to provide buyers with an affordable pickup.
The fact that the Maverick is actually cheaper than the Ranger was a decade ago, with inflation factored in, is nothing less than stunning, especially when we factor in the newer truck’s standard hybrid powertrain, extensive safety technology, modern tech features, and other amenities that are both more complex and expensive to produce. All we can say at this point is this: well done, Ford. Very well done!
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Comments
I wonder how that price compares with the first Ranger I bought in 1982. Mine only had two options, the larger 2.4 l engine and the longer box. At moment, I can’t even remember if it had a radio.
I’d consider if it came as a 2 door won’t buy 4 door.
Your desires do not align with what the majority market wants. People want four doors. Two doors is becoming a small niche.
Just ordered an XLT in the blue color shown above. Tax title and licensing about 26k with spray in bed liner, floor mats, and full size spare tire (ordered spare after I found out it didn’t come with one). Really not a bad price for what it has on it. I ordered the hybrid.
I like the fact that it looks like a truck and not an suv with a bed like the imports. But today I saw two explorers that had a bed don’t remember what they were called.
Are you talking about the sport track (spelling is probably off) models? They look a little more modern than the ranger with 4 doors and a small composite bed. I’ve seen so many of them lately too!
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My husband just ordered one from the Ford Dealership , but will not be available until the first of or last of December because of chip issues. We hope for an answer sooner.But we have no other choice.
I would still rather replace my 1996 Ford Ranger Splash 2dr sidestep, 3.0L V6, 5spd manual with something comparable, then with the new Ford Maverick.
The “comparable” truck to the one you have does not exist and won’t exist, since that’s not where the market is now or where it’s going.
just buy the cheapest 2 door new ford f150