2016 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2017 Toyota Tacoma
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma and 2017 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 2016 Toyota Tacoma and the 2017 Toyota Tacoma.
When we compare the 2016 Toyota Tacoma's and the 2017 Toyota Tacoma's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Toyota Tacoma has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2016 Toyota Tacoma and 2017 Toyota Tacoma have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma's and the 2017 Toyota Tacoma's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Toyota Tacoma is a better car than the 2017 Toyota Tacoma.
Pricing: A used 2016 Toyota Tacoma ranges from $17,659 to $31,987 while a used 2017 Toyota Tacoma is priced between $18,991 to $34,230.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Toyota Tacoma and the 2017 Toyota Tacoma both lose 26.3 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Tacoma is 8.6 out of 10. Toyota Tacoma is ranked 1 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 8.5 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2016 Toyota Tacoma and the 2017 Toyota Tacoma makes 159 horsepower. The Tacoma is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, while the Tacoma is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 485 miles. The Tacoma uses gasoline, and the Tacoma uses regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2016 Toyota Tacoma and the 2017 Toyota Tacoma are available in Crew Cabor an Extended Cab configuration. Both the 2016 Toyota Tacoma and the 2017 Toyota Tacoma offer 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:
23660
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
20748
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
18290 - 23660
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
24575
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
22665
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
18390 - 29475
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24989
Price Range:
17659 - 31987
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
20043
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
16162 - 24989
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
637
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
118664
# Good or Great Deals:
248
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
26977
Price Range:
18991 - 34230
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
21524
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
17190 - 26977
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1000
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
105383
# Good or Great Deals:
408
Toyota Tacoma Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
9.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Tacoma Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
9.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Toyota Tacoma
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
4.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
3.7 - 7.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.511
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Toyota Tacoma
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
4.7 - 8.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.511
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1597874491020095
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.3 - 4.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.332189421695319
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.3 - 12.1
Toyota Tacoma Rankings
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7 out of / 7Available Body Styles
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)
60.5 inches, 73.7 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
60.5 inches, 73.7 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2016 Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels
Limited, SR, SR V6, SR5, SR5 V6, TRD Off-Road, TRD Sport
2017 Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels
Limited, SR, SR V6, SR5, SR5 V6, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, TRD Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 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):
0.040 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Max Payload:
1620 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:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1620 lbs
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
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:
Regular Unleaded
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
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
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
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
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:
3980 lbs
Width:
74.4 inches
Height:
70.6 inches
Length:
212.3 inches
Wheelbase:
127.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.4 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:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/75R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/75R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Super White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Super White
Interior Colors
Gray
Cement Gray
Interior Colors
Gray
Cement Gray
