Compare the Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra

Tacoma vs Tundra: Which Toyota Truck is Right for You?

When shopping around Memphis for your next truck, keep Toyota on your mind. While the new Toyota Tundra and Tacoma may not boast the same levels of popularity as the range of popular full-sized, heavy-duty, and midsized trucks from well-known American brands around Collierville, TN, you'll find the right kind of pickup with either of these options. To help you decide which of these trucks is the right fit, see how the Tacoma and Tundra stack up in terms of engine outputs, cab styles, features, pricing, and more. From there, visit our Memphis, TN Toyota dealership to get started on a quick test drive.

Performance and Power

It won't surprise anyone that the full-sized Tundra is the most powerful Toyota truck. Offering three separate tunings of a 3.4-liter V-6, the Tundra maxes out at 473 horsepower when you select the available hybrid setup. The midsized Tacoma understandably comes with less towing and hauling prowess, with its turbocharged four-cylinder tops out at 278 horsepower. The Tacoma has a max tow capacity of 6,500 pounds and up to 1,705 pounds of payload. The larger Tundra tops out with a 12,000-pound max towing rating and can haul up to 1,940 pounds. Both trucks are offered in rear-wheel drive base setups, but to maximize the off-roading prowess of your new Tacoma or Tundra, choose a version with 4x4 capabilities.

Size and Cabin Options

Both of these new Toyota trucks for sale in Memphis offer a couple of cabs, with the full-sized Tundra providing the larger options. The midsized Tacoma offers a small, two-seat cab that's available with a 6-foot bed, but you can also upgrade to the double cab with seating for up to five and the options for the same 6-foot or a smaller 5-foot bed. The Tundra offers a five-seat double cab and an extended cab that offers more legroom, especially for rear seat passengers. The Tundra offers 5.5-, 6.5-, and 8.1-foot bed lengths.

Technology and Interior Features

For some of the best in-car tech found in the competitive full-sized and midsized truck segments, the new Tacoma and Tundra offer plenty of Toyota features you'll appreciate. In both trucks, you'll find climate controls, comfort features, infotainment touchscreens, smartphone connectivity, wireless charging systems, options for premium speakers, and much more.

Safety Features

Along with the other cabin comforts found in both the Tundra and Tacoma, bot of these new Toyota trucks are equipped with Toyota Safety Sense suites of driver aids. Standard high-tech packages include forward collision mitigation, lane departure warning and keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control. Higher trims of both trucks will add extra safety aids like blind-spot monitoring and more.

Trim Options and Pricing

Along with different cab styles, bed lengths, and engine options, both of the new Toyota Tacoma and Tundra are available here in Memphis in several trim levels. The Tacoma offers six trims compared to the five for the new Tundra. Size matter when it comes to truck prices, with the full-sized Tundra being the costlier option, starting at $42,185 and topping out at $66,455 in its top level. The midsized Tacoma is the more budget-friendly option, starting off at $33,185 and topping out at $54,050.

Which Toyota Truck Should You Choose?

Choose the Tacoma if you:

  • Have less to spend
  • Want a smaller cab or bed, or prefer off-roading around Collierville
  • Only need lightweight utility

Choose the Tundra if you:

  • Want more cabin space for passengers
  • Require full-sized truck towing and payload ratings
  • Need a bigger bed

Explore the New Toyota Tacoma and Tundra Trucks in Memphis Today

You could spend days on end comparing the new Toyota Tacoma to the larger Tundra, and you certainly want to consider capabilities, dimensions, and features. But ultimately, it's by test driving either or both of these new Toyota trucks here at our Memphis dealership that will help you make the right choice. Visit Principle Toyota in Memphis on Winchester Road today and we'll get you started.

How can we help?

* Indicates a required field