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Toyota Tacoma — Competitive Compare

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Where it stands against its rivals

The Tacoma spans 11 grades: its entry price of $32,545 is the lowest of the 7 models compared, and its top grade at $64,750 is the most expensive in the group. On specifications, among the 7 models it has the lowest output (170 kW) and has the best EPA combined fuel economy (24 mpg (10.2 km/L)) (includes estimates). The 7 models compared here range from $32,545 to $64,750; Ranger, Colorado, Ridgeline are the closest rivals by segment and price.

Written from the price, specification and equipment data on this page. Parts marked “includes estimates” rely on operator-estimated equipment or specifications.

Toyota Tacoma
Toyota
Tacoma
2026 model-year price
Ford Ranger
Ford
Ranger
2027 model-year price
Chevrolet Colorado
Chevrolet
Colorado
2027 model-year price
Honda Ridgeline
Honda
Ridgeline
2026 model-year price
Nissan Frontier
Nissan
Frontier
2027 model-year price
GMC Canyon
GMC
Canyon
2026 model-year price
Jeep Gladiator
Jeep
Gladiator
2026 model-year price
Trims shown in the price spectrum
Powertrain
Price (USD)
Toyota Tacoma
Toyota
Tacoma
Ford Ranger
Ford
Ranger
Chevrolet Colorado
Chevrolet
Colorado
Honda Ridgeline
Honda
Ridgeline
Nissan Frontier
Nissan
Frontier
GMC Canyon
GMC
Canyon
Jeep Gladiator
Jeep
Gladiator
$30k
$32k
$34k
$36k
$38k
$40k
$42k
$44k
$46k
$48k
$50k
$52k
$54k
$56k
$58k
$60k
$62k
$64k
$66k
$68k
Option prices haven't been collected for this comparison yet.
ICE
HV
Specifications
Toyota
Tacoma
Ford
Ranger
Chevrolet
Colorado
Honda
Ridgeline
Nissan
Frontier
GMC
Canyon
Jeep
Gladiator
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length (mm)
5385
5349–5357
5390–5410
5339
5339–5692
5415
5537
Overall Width (mm)
1985
1918–2027
1905–2015
1996
1854–1897
1839
1875
Overall Height (mm)
1800–1875
1890–1928
1990–2030
1798
1811–1852
2027–2073
1905–1933
Wheelbase (mm)
3115
3269
3335
3180
3200–3551
3338
3487
↓Min. Turning Radius (m)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
↓Curb Weight (kg)
2000–2250
1923–2380
1950–2290
2005
2026–2207
2000–2250
2130–2299
↓Gross Weight (kg)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Cargo Volume (L)
—
—
—
960
1136–1393
—
1005
Performance & Efficiency
Fuel Economy (EPA combined)
21–24 mpg (8.9–10.2 km/L)
17–23 mpg (7.2–9.8 km/L)
17–21 mpg (7.2–8.9 km/L)
20–21 mpg (8.5–8.9 km/L)
18–21 mpg (7.7–8.9 km/L)
17–20 mpg (7.2–8.5 km/L)
19 mpg (8.1 km/L)
Range (EPA)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
↓0–100 km/h (s)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Top Speed (km/h)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Powertrain
Displacement (cc)
2393
2264–2956
2730
3500
3800
2700
3600
Max Power (kW)
170–243
201–302
261
209
231
231
213
Max Torque (N·m)
310–630
420–583
610
355
381
583
353
Front Motor (kW)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Rear Motor (kW)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Battery (kWh)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Fuel Tank (L)
80
69
80
74
79
81
83
Fuel Type
Regular
Regular / Premium
Regular
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Drivetrain & Suspension
Drive System
RWD (4WD optional) / 4WD / RWD
RWD / 4WD
RWD / 4WD
AWD
RWD / AWD
RWD / AWD
AWD
Transmission
8AT
10AT
8AT
9AT
9AT
8AT
8AT
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone
Independent Double Wishbone
Independent Double Wishbone
MacPherson strut/lower arm
Double A-arm
Independent
Solid axle
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring (Live Axle)
Leaf Spring (Live Axle) / Coil Spring (Watts Link)
Leaf Spring (Live Axle)
Multilink
Solid axle
Solid axle
Solid axle
Front Brake
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Vented Disc
Vented Disc
Disc
Vented Disc
Rear Brake
Drum / Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Vented Disc
Disc
Vented Disc
Tire Size
245/75R16 / 265/70R18
255/70R17 / 255/65R18 / 255/55R20 / 285/70R17 (A/T)
255/70R17 / 255/65R17 / 265/65R17 (A/T) / 285/70R17 (M/T) / 265/65R18
245/60R18
265/70R16 / 265/65R17 / 265/70R17
265/65R18 / 275/60R20 / 285/70R17
245/75R17 / 255/75R17 / 285/70R17
Wheel Size
16" Steel / 18" Alloy
17" Alloy / 18" Alloy / 20" Alloy
17" Steel / 17" Alloy / 18" Alloy
18" Alloy
16" Alloy / 17" Alloy
18" Alloy / 20" Alloy / 17" Alloy
17" Steel / 17" Alloy
Seating (seats)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Ground Clearance (mm)
224–254
222–272
241–272
193
—
—
254–295
● Best value per row (numeric only) | ↓ Lower is better | Underlined = varies by grade (shown as min–max or all values)
EPA ratings are U.S. EPA combined fuel economy (mpg) and range (miles); km/L and km in parentheses are unit conversions, not WLTC values.
Equipment
Toyota
Tacoma
Ford
Ranger
Chevrolet
Colorado
Honda
Ridgeline
Nissan
Frontier
GMC
Canyon
Jeep
Gladiator
Exterior
LED Headlights
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
LED Fog Lights
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
—
—
—
—
Interior
Panoramic / Sunroof
○ MOP*
—*
—*
● STD
○ MOP
○ MOP
—
Head-Up Display
—*
—*
—*
—
—
—
—
Digital Rearview Mirror
—*
—*
—*
—
—
—
—
Ambient Lighting
● STD*
—*
—*
—
—
—
—
Seating
Leather Seats
● STD*
—*
—*
● STD
—
—
—
Power Driver Seat
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
—
Heated Front Seats
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD
○ MOP
● STD
○ MOP
Ventilated Front Seats
● STD*
—*
—*
—
—
○ MOP
—
Memory Seat
● STD*
—*
—*
—
—
—
—
Safety
Adaptive Cruise Control
● STD*★★★
● STD*★★☆
● STD*★★☆
● STD
—
○ MOP
—
Lane Keeping Assist
● STD*★★★
● STD*★★☆
● STD*★★☆
● STD
—
● STD
—
Blind Spot Monitoring
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD
—
—
—
Surround-View Camera
● STD*
—*
—*
—
—
—
—
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD
—
○ MOP
—
Traffic Sign Recognition
—*
—*
—*
—
—
—
—
Comfort
Electronic Parking Brake
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
—
—
—
—
Auto Brake Hold
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
—
—
—
—
Wireless Charging
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
—
—
—
—
Heated Steering Wheel
● STD*
—*
—*
—
—
—
—
Rear A/C Vents
● STD*
—*
—*
—
—
—
—
Audio / Nav / Connectivity
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
8"+ Display
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
—
—
—
—
Connected Services
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
—
—
—
—
Premium Audio (Bose/Harman)
● STD*
—*
—*
—
—
—
—
Storage & Utility
USB-C Charging
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
—
—
—
—
Tires & Wheels
Alloy Wheels
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD
● STD
● STD
● STD
18"+ Wheels
● STD*
● STD*
—*
● STD
—
● STD
—
● STDStandard
○ MOPFactory Option (MOP)
▲ DOPDealer Option (DOP)
◆ PKGPackage Option
—Not Available
*Estimate (not stated by the manufacturer)
★★★Function Level (ADAS: ★=Basic ★★=Mid ★★★=Advanced)
Equipment-Adjusted Price
⚠ Equipment data is estimated from official manufacturer publications. Functional levels may differ between brands even for identically-named features.
Toyota
Tacoma
Ford
Ranger
Chevrolet
Colorado
Honda
Ridgeline
Nissan
Frontier
GMC
Canyon
Jeep
Gladiator
Base Price
$47,335
$39,840
$41,600
$45,795
$38,890
$45,500
$45,750
Standard Equipment Value
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Adjusted Price
$47,335
$39,840
$41,600
$45,795
$38,890
$45,500
$45,750
Effective Price Difference
* Equipment market value is estimated from the median MOP/DOP option prices across compared models.
Tacoma
Benchmark (0%)
Ranger
−15.8% better value
Colorado
−12.1% better value
Ridgeline
−3.3% better value
Frontier
−17.8% better value
Canyon
−3.9% better value
Gladiator
−3.3% better value
Segment-Exclusive Features
InteriorAmbient LightingTacoma onlySTD
SeatingMemory SeatTacoma onlySTD
SafetySurround-View CameraTacoma onlySTD
ComfortHeated Steering WheelTacoma onlySTD
ComfortRear A/C VentsTacoma onlySTD
Audio / Nav / ConnectivityPremium Audio (Bose/Harman)Tacoma onlySTD

* Data aggregated from official manufacturer publications. Equipment market prices are estimated from the median of published MOP/DOP option prices. Verify with official manufacturer sources.

Data Sources
ModelPrice SourceSpec SourceEquipment SourceNotesRetrieved
Toyota Tacoma
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteGovernment agency / EstimateEstimate
Most equipment values are estimates
  • Price: Comparison site (CarWhere (record of the manufacturer's published US prices), 2026-11-11) — excluding the $1,595 destination charge (as of Nov 5, 2026)
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
  • Specs: Government agency (U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov, 2026-11-11) — EPA combined fuel economy and range (checked against EPA data; mismatched trims corrected)
2026-11-11
Ford Ranger
2027 model-year price
Press reportManufacturer / Comparison site / EstimateEstimate
Most equipment values are estimates
  • Specs (dimensions): Manufacturer (Ford 2026 Ranger technical specifications, 2026-11-11) — length, height, width excluding mirrors and wheelbase; corrects a Raptor width that included the mirrors
  • Price: Press report (Long-McArthur Ford (dealer) article, 2026-11-11) — prices from Ford's 2027 order guide (4x2 and 4x4); Ford's website still shows 2026 prices
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal (US new-car catalog), 2026-11-11) — weight, fuel economy and tires of the added 4x2 / 4x4 trims (2026 MY values)
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
2026-11-11
Chevrolet Colorado
2027 model-year price
ManufacturerManufacturer / Comparison site / EstimateEstimate
Most equipment values are estimates
  • Price: Manufacturer (Chevrolet official website, 2026-11-11) — 2027 MY starting price per trim (excluding destination); WT Custom is an appearance package, so it is not a separate trim
  • Specs: Manufacturer (Chevrolet official website, 2026-11-11) — 2027 MY standard 2.7L TurboMax engine: 350 hp, 450 lb-ft
  • Specs (2WD / 4WD / ZR2): Manufacturer (US EPA fueleconomy.gov, 2026-11-11) — 2027 MY combined fuel economy (2WD 21 / 4WD 19 / ZR2 17 mpg)
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal (US new-car catalog), 2026-11-11) — Trail Boss weight and tires (2026 MY values)
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
2026-11-11
Honda Ridgeline
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Nissan Frontier
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
GMC Canyon
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Jeep Gladiator
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11

Data is mainly from manufacturers' US websites and press releases; some values come from press reports or comparison sites, or are estimates, as labeled above. Prices are MSRP excluding destination charges.

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