New diesel trucks are so dang expensive, right? Massaging seats. Hands-free driving technology. Premium leather that’s still mooing. Real wood that’s still dripping sap. Yes—top-trim diesel trucks are expensive. But that’s not the whole story. If one end of the spectrum consists of the most expensive diesel units, the other end contains the cheapest diesel trucks you can buy. These bare-bones, utilitarian, get-it-done, base-trim diesel trucks make steelies, plastic, and vinyl look fit for royalty. Deep down inside, everyone has a soft spot for the base truck. It’s affordable, enjoyable, and totally rad—and usually a regular (single) cab truck, which has made a comeback lately. Best of all, its pedestrian demeanor makes it a great sleeper truck should you decide to tinker with the internals.
Below, we have compiled a list of the least expensive diesel trucks you can buy in 2025. It’s an oxymoron to use “diesel” and “least expensive” in the same sentence, but this is Diesel Army, so we drive diesels regardless of the premium. All of today’s new base-trim heavy-duty trucks can be optioned with diesels, which makes us happy. The next time someone complains about heavy-duty diesel truck prices, remind him or her that you can get a new one for under $60,000. Today’s affordable base trucks are more equipped than ever before—that’s not really the issue. The biggest problem is actually getting ahold of one.
Which truck would you choose?
Editor's Note
While we have worked hard to ensure that pricing is as accurate as possible at the time of publishing, ever shifting global trade policies may cause price fluctuations at any time. As always, check with your local dealer for the most up-to-date pricing.

2025 Chevy Silverado 1500
Configuration: Double Cab, Regular Bed, 2WD
Trim: LT
Base Price: $48,100
Duramax: $2,390
D&D: $2,195
Total: $53,340
2025 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
Configuration: Regular Cab, 2WD
Trim: WT
Base Price: $45,300
Duramax: $9,990
Mandatory Options: Work Truck Convenience Package ($575)
D&D: $2,195
Total: $58,110
2025 Chevy Silverado 3500HD
Configuration: Regular Cab, 2WD
Trim: WT
Base Price: $49,300
Duramax: $9,990
Mandatory Options: Work Truck Convenience Package ($575), Power Mirrors ($450)
D&D: $2,195
Total: $62,5100
2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Configuration: Regular Cab, 2WD
Trim: XL
Base Price: $45,300
Standard Output Power Stroke: $10,495
D&D: $2,095
Total: $57,890
2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Configuration: Regular Cab, 2WD
Trim: XL
Base Price: $45,300
High Output Power Stroke: $12,995
D&D: $2,095
Total: $60,390
2025 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Configuration: Regular Cab, 2WD
Trim: XL
Base Price: $46,495
Standard Output Power Stroke: $10,495
D&D: $2,095
Total: $59,185
2025 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Configuration: Regular Cab, 2WD
Trim: XL
Base Price: $46,595
High Output Power Stroke: $12,995
D&D: $2,095
Total: $61,685
2025 Ford F-450 Super Duty
Configuration: Regular Cab, 2WD, Dual Rear Wheel
Trim: XL
Base Price: $59,995
Standard Output Power Stroke: Included
D&D: $2,095
Total: $62,050
2025 Ford F-450 Super Duty
Configuration: Regular Cab, 2WD
Trim: XL
Base Price: $59,995
High Output Power Stroke: $3,000
D&D: $2,095
Total: $65,050
2025 GMC Sierra 1500
Configuration: Double Cab, Regular Bed, 2WD
Trim: Elevation
Base Price: $50,500
Duramax: $2,390
Manditory Options: Front Bucket Seats ($650)
D&D: $2,195
Total: $55,735
2025 GMC Sierra 2500HD
Configuration: Regular Cab, Long Bed, 2WD
Trim: Pro
Base Price: $46,300
Duramax: $9,990
D&D: $2,195
Total: $58,485
2025 GMC Sierra 3500HD
Configuration: Regular Cab, Long Bed, 2WD
Trim: Pro
Base Price: $47,500
Duramax: $9,990
D&D: $2,195
Total: $59,685
2025 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty
Configuration: Regular Cab, 4WD
Trim: Tradesman
Base Price: $48,495
Cummins: $12,595
D&D: $2,095
Total: $62,185
2025 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty
Configuration: Regular Cab, 4WD
Trim: Tradesman
Base Price: $49,500
Cummins: $12,595
D&D: $2,095
Total: $64,190