I just bought a new, pretty much fully loaded, F-150 with Eco-boost and 10-speed trans for under 39k. Hell, the thing even backs-up a trailer on it’s own. If I went base model with 2-wheel drive, I could have gotten it for 24k. That’s a lot of vehicle for the money. Add to that I recently bought my wife a 2017 Edge, again nicely equipped for 32k. These cars have a lot of tech in them and last upward of 200k miles, I don’t think that is too expensive.
About $40,000 for an F150 truck and you think that is a good deal? Wow...Too rich for my taste. Good luck with that.