2012 Best Resale Value Awards: Full-Size Pickup - Kelley Blue Book

2012 Best Resale Value Awards: Full-Size Pickup - Kelley Blue Book:
Best Full-Size Pickup: 2012 Ford F-Series (Super Duty)

Accounting for nearly half of Ford’s F-Series sales, the Ford Super Duty pickup hauls more than money into dealerships. Capable of towing 12,000 pounds or hauling nearly 3,000 pounds of payload, the Ford Super Duty comes with two powerful engine choices, plenty of options, and interior choices that range from basic and easy-to-clean, to limousine-like decadence -- making it what many consider the best full-size heavy duty pickup, and the best full-size pickup overall when it comes to resale value.

A veritable workhorse, the Ford Super Duty comes with a 6.2-liter V8 capable of producing 385 horsepower and 405 lb-ft of torque. Opting for the 6.7-liter V8 Turbo Diesel will get you 390 horsepower and a whopping 735 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are paired with a TorqShift 6-speed automatic with manual shift controls and can be combined with either 2WD or 4WD.

The Ford F-Series SD has received a number of interior upgrades to bring it in line with its smaller sibling, the Ford F-150. Like the F-150, the Ford Super Duty has an incredibly spacious interior and with packages like the LT, Lariat, Cabela's Special Edition, King Ranch and Harley-Davidson, it quickly moves from practical to plush. In addition, the interior has been updated for the needs of the working driver – like a laptop-sized center console and USB inputs. Add in its fantastic retail value and it is no wonder the Ford Super Duty takes the best fullsize pickup resale value award for the third year in a row.