The 2026 Ford Maverick Prices Are Kept Mercifully Low

Compact pickup trucks can offer you the work guts you need from a truck but a more easy-driving experience. If there is one compact pickup truck line that has gone to prove that they just work, it is the Ford Maverick. Revered for its SUV feel, decent versatility, city-friendly size, pokey engine choices, and decent towing ability for its class, the Maverick took the pickup truck market by storm and continues to do so today.

Base Trim Engine

2.5-liter hybrid inline-4

Base Trim Transmission

CVT

Base Trim Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Base Trim Horsepower

191 hp @ 5,600 rpm

Base Trim Torque

155 lb-ft (ICE only)

Rightly so, Ford is releasing a new MY for 2026, with order banks expected to open soon, and though we have seen prices of almost all new vehicles rise year-on-year, Ford has done us a solid and kept the prices at still-bargain-level prices. We are going to discuss the new Ford Maverick’s pricing structure and what you get from each grade.

2026 Ford Maverick: New Starting Prices Below $28,000 And It Still Does A Lot

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While we enjoyed spending circa $20,000 on the Ford Maverick when it was first released, and it certainly shook up the segment for price and ability, prices have unsurprisingly gone up since then. Last year’s lineup boasted a starting price of $28,415, which is still a good value for money, but this year, prices have dropped. A new configuration has been added that takes the 2026 Maverick’s starting price down to just $27,145.

We are also going to see some trims of the 2026 lineup come in even cheaper than the 2025 models. So how has Ford managed to keep the prices so low? Will there be a payoff to be had?

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We are going to get a lot of choices for the 2026 Maverick, with many model configurations, a couple of engines, and grades to choose from. A fair few of them are cheaper than their current counterparts.

2026 Ford Maverick Trims And Pricing

The new pricing means that if you want an XL EcoBoost AWD, you’ll be paying $125 less than this year. The XLT EcoBoost AWD is also $125 cheaper; the Lariat EcoBoost AWD sees the biggest reduction in price, at $920 cheaper than this year’s model, while the 2026 Lariat Hybrid AWD and Maverick Tremor trims are both reduced by $350.

Bargain-Priced Power Or A Gas-Sipping Hybrid Engine

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The 2026 Maverick lineup will come with a choice of two engines: an optional, relatively powerful turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoBoost or a 2.5-liter hybrid mill, which is the standard fit on most trims.

Both the Maverick XL and XLT come equipped with the 2.5-liter hybrid engine as standard, and though it may not be the most powerful engine ever, it can return a very impressive combined mpg rating of 37 mpg (42 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway) to match its impressive work ethic. You can also opt for the 2.0-liter EcoBoost mill for these trims.

2026 Ford Maverick Performance Specs

Higher trims’ engine choices vary a little more: the Lariat can be equipped with either the EcoBoost or hybrid engine paired with the AWD system, but the Tremor, Lobo 402A, and 702A grades are all equipped solely with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost mated to AWD.

Next year’s Maverick lineup looks to carry on with its option-friendly demeanor thanks to the two engines that are available across most trims; either you get budget-friendly hybrid power (which will only cost you $1,250 a year on gas), or low-priced performance chops from the EcoBoost mill. The most expensive grade available for next year is the Maverick Lobo 702A with an MSRP of $41,425, so even that means you are only paying roughly $165 per horsepower, and you get a truck that is going to be very fun to drive.

Changes For The 2026 Ford Maverick Lineup

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Ford has kept the 2026 Maverick’s pricing steady by avoiding any huge changes. The 2025 facelift has already given us a 13.2-inch Sync 4 touchscreen and a slightly refreshed style, so any savings to be had seemed to come from trimming.

The Maverick is a budget compact pickup truck, so the interior can be described as sparse in most trims, but if you are just looking for a truck that just gets the job done and still keeps you comfortable, the Maverick does still deliver. Cost-trimming and steadying for the 2026 lineup can be attributed to the conventional spare tire being an optional extra (prices haven’t yet been confirmed for this), and the destination fee increasing by $100 to $1,695.

From Posh Versatility To Street Performance

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The price may be very alluring for the lower trims, and you do get a lot for your money, but if you are looking for something a little more specialized and with more desirable features, prices do start to climb. The XLT (just under $30,000) comes equipped with 17-inch alloys, cloth bucket seats, and access to the Luxury and Co-Pilot; the Lariat, which will cost you just shy of $36,000, ups the luxury with:

• ActiveX faux-leather seats
• Heated front seats
• Dual-zone climate control
• Wireless charging
• A Bang & Olufsen audio rig
• Adaptive cruise control

For the street-truck Lobo grades, for which Ford hasn’t announced any notable changes from the 2025 lineup, prices can climb quite high. They keep the street-fighting truck dream alive and boast torque-vectoring AWD, lowered suspension, and upgraded engine cooling in the form of a larger radiator, though you do have to pay quite a handsome price for it. But, you also get “Lobo Mode,” which tightens up your steering and throttle feedback, and it is still cheaper and better suited to casual truckers than the F-150 Raptor ($79,000).

Urban-Set And Built For Versatility

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All in all, though, despite having to pay a substantial amount more for better features and higher grades, the Maverick does exactly what a great compact pickup truck should do – even from the base trim. It is very versatile, it is practical to use in the city and around suburban roads, it can offer very impressive fuel returns, it is cheap to buy at base level, and it is reliable. There isn’t much more you can ask from a budget-friendly pickup truck.

Built on a unibody, measuring a compact 199.8 inches (L) x 72.6 inches (W) x 69.4 inches (H) (67.7 inches for the Lobo), and riding on a 121-inch wheelbase, the Maverick is like driving an SUV, but with the bonus of having a 54.4-inch (L) x 53.3-inch (W) x 20.3-inch (D) bed on the back. The Maverick’s bed can hold up to 33.3 cubic feet, while towing figures are very respectable for the 3,440- to 3,600-pound Maverick.

These are the reasons why the Maverick has continued to make waves in the pickup truck market; it does a huge amount for a relatively small amount of money. If you go for the base model, it is small and easy to drive but still very capable; if you go for the higher trims, you get sporty performance and a far more athletic design, and if you go for the Tremor trim, you get a small truck that can handle the rough stuff very well.

We don’t expect to see too many changes for the 2026 Maverick Tremor, which came into its own this year. It is by far the most off-road-suited grade, thanks to being equipped with steel skid plates, an electronic-locking rear diff, Falken Wildpeak all-terrain tires, a one-inch suspension lift, a dedicated off-road mode, which adjusts traction control, stability, throttle response, and grip.

Is It Worth Waiting For The New Ford Maverick To Be Released?

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The price has dropped on certain trims, and some prices have held steady, but the destination fee has gone up, so is it worth waiting for the new Ford Maverick? We think it may well be.

Prices of the 2025 Ford Maverick are still at the MSRP level, and while you may be able to pick up a used one for a slightly lower price, we are nearly 3/4 of the way through 2025, and the new Maverick is already ready to have your name put down next to it to order. With the 2026 Maverick, we don’t see a huge number of changes compared to this year’s lineup, and prices are either the same or cheaper (minus the destination fee), but you will benefit from a spanking new model instead of a model that is nearly a year old.

Other Compact Pickup Trucks Coming In 2026

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The compact pickup truck market is pretty alive and kicking at the moment, and the Ford Maverick is by far the only one to keep your eye on. Brands like Hyundai and Toyota bring their big guns to the party. Alongside the Maverick, we are especially excited to see what the Toyota Stout is going to deliver us next year.

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