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Pricing a 2020-2023 Peterbilt 579 in Today's Market
Published February 19, 2026
The sleeper config carries the price. A 72" Ultraloft in clean condition trades at a 10-15% premium to a 58" Mid-Roof of the same year and mileage.
Mileage tiers have hardened in 2026: sub-200K trucks have held value, 200-400K cluster tightly, and 400K+ trade against residual engine & transmission life remaining.
TRP / premium spec packages (premium interior, 1550 MaxxForce delete, Eaton Ultrashift Plus) add $8-12K to a clean 579.
Freight rates matter. When spot rates soften, used truck resale softens with a 60-day lag. Watch the DAT national van rate and discount inventory you're holding through a soft quarter.
