
{"id":13399,"date":"2021-04-29T05:42:25","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T05:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/akinsford\/?p=13399"},"modified":"2024-05-17T12:56:35","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T12:56:35","slug":"what-truck-has-the-lowest-overall-cost-of-ownership-near-atlanta-ga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/what-truck-has-the-lowest-overall-cost-of-ownership-near-atlanta-ga\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford F-150 and Ranger Win 2021 KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>What Truck Has the Lowest Overall Cost of Ownership near Atlanta, GA?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s more to buying a new truck than paying the price on the sticker. If you want to get the best deal on a new vehicle, the goal is to score something with a low cost of ownership that won\u2019t leave you hemorrhaging cash over time. Ford fans rejoice: The Ford F-150 and the Ford Ranger have been named the most affordable trucks in their respective classes in the 2021 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. You can find them both near Atlanta, GA right here at Akins Ford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3>What is the KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Awards?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The KBB 5-Year Cost to Own Awards recognizes vehicles with the lowest projected ownership costs throughout a five-year ownership period. The organization\u2019s rankings offer a comprehensive projection of all the hidden costs associated with vehicle ownership, including depreciation, expected fuel costs, finance and insurance fees, maintenance and repair costs, and state fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ececec;grid-template-columns:auto 45%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/05\/17125518\/2021-Ford-F-150-Color-Velocity-Blue_o.jpg\" alt=\"2021 Ford F-150 in color Velocity Blue Metallic\" class=\"wp-image-20046 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/05\/17125518\/2021-Ford-F-150-Color-Velocity-Blue_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/05\/17125518\/2021-Ford-F-150-Color-Velocity-Blue_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3>2021 Ford F-150: Lowest Cost to Own Among Full-Size Pickup Trucks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2021 Ford F-150 earned a projected 5-Year Cost to Own figure was $48,456. That\u2019s $4,274 less than the average for full-size pickup trucks. This is not the first time the F-150 has been publicly recognized \u2013 far from it. It has been America\u2019s best-selling vehicle for more than 30 years. This year the truck is all-new and even better suited to rule the highly competitive segment. Among its many bragging rights, the F-150 boasts best-in-class towing capacity, the highest payload capacity, and the most powerful engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/clp-2021-ford-f-150-atlanta-ga\">More 2021 Ford F-150 Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ececec;grid-template-columns:auto 45%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/05\/17125540\/2021-Ford-Ranger_B4_o.jpg\" alt=\"2021 Ford Ranger on off-road terrain\" class=\"wp-image-20047 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/05\/17125540\/2021-Ford-Ranger_B4_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/05\/17125540\/2021-Ford-Ranger_B4_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3>2021 Ford Ranger: Lowest Cost to Own Among Midsize Pickup Trucks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2021 Ford Ranger earned a projected 5-Year Cost to Own figure of $40,532, which places it $2,308 under the projected average for the segment of midsize trucks. The newest-generation Ranger is just two years old, but it wasted no time getting acquainted with the modern market. It has earned itself a loyal following for its ability to offer excellent towing and payload capacities at a reasonable price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/clp-2021-ford-ranger-atlanta-ga\">More 2021 Ford Ranger Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/2021-ford-f-150-interior-redesign-and-new-features\/\">2021 Ford F-150 Interior Redesign and New Features<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Truck Has the Lowest Overall Cost of Ownership near Atlanta, GA? 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