2015 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2016 Toyota Tacoma
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Toyota Tacoma and 2016 Toyota Tacoma contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 Toyota Tacoma and the 2016 Toyota Tacoma.
When we compare the 2015 Toyota Tacoma's and the 2016 Toyota Tacoma's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Toyota Tacoma has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2015 Toyota Tacoma and 2016 Toyota Tacoma have the same overall quality score base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Toyota Tacoma's and the 2016 Toyota Tacoma's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Toyota Tacoma is a better car than the 2016 Toyota Tacoma.
Pricing: A used 2015 Toyota Tacoma ranges from $15,849 to $29,994 while a used 2016 Toyota Tacoma is priced between $19,500 to $33,596.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 Toyota Tacoma and the 2016 Toyota Tacoma both lose 22.4 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Tacoma is 8.8 out of 10. Toyota Tacoma is ranked 2 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Toyota Tacoma is 9.2 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2015 Toyota Tacoma and the 2016 Toyota Tacoma makes 159 horsepower. The Tacoma is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. The Tacoma is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 485 miles. This gives the 2015 Toyota Tacoma the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2016 Toyota Tacoma. Both models use gasoline.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2015 Toyota Tacoma and the 2016 Toyota Tacoma are available in Crew Cabor an Extended Cab configuration. The 2015 Toyota Tacoma offers bed lengths of 60.3 and 73.5 inches, and the 2016 Toyota Tacoma offers bed lengths of 60.5 and 73.7 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Tacoma has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,965
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$20,008
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$17,990 - $20,965
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,660
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$20,748
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$18,290 - $23,660
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,330
Price Range:
$15,849 - $29,994
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$20,291
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$16,590 - $23,330
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
290
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
117,658
# Good or Great Deals:
112
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,889
Price Range:
$19,500 - $33,596
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$22,258
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$18,209 - $26,889
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
470
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
98,706
# Good or Great Deals:
171
Toyota Tacoma Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.2 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Tacoma Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.2 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Toyota Tacoma
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
3.2 - 5.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
79.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Toyota Tacoma
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
4.2 - 6.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
79.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 6.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.4 - 4.3
Toyota Tacoma Rankings
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Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
60.3 inches, 73.5 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
60.5 inches, 73.7 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2015 Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels
Base, PreRunner, PreRunner V6, TRD Pro, V6
2016 Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels
Limited, SR, SR V6, SR5, SR5 V6, TRD Off-Road, TRD Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
159 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
180 foot-lbs @ 3800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Max Payload:
1285 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
159 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
180 foot-lbs @ 3800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Max Payload:
1620 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
443 / 528 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 23 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
401 / 485 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bluetooth:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bluetooth:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
28.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
88.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
24.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3615 lbs
Width:
72.2 inches
Height:
66 inches
Length:
208.1 inches
Wheelbase:
127.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3980 lbs
Width:
74.4 inches
Height:
70.6 inches
Length:
212.3 inches
Wheelbase:
127.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/70R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/75R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue Ribbon Metallic
Brown
Pyrite Mica
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Super White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Super White
Interior Colors
Beige
Sand Beige
Gray
Graphite
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Cement Gray
