2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5 vs. TRD Sport
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5 and 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 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 2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5 and the 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport.
When we compare the 2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5's and the 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5 and 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5's and the 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5 ranges from $17,545 to $30,007 while a used 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport is priced between $23,993 to $36,650.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5 and the 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 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 2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5’s base engine makes 159 horsepower, and the 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport base engine makes 278 horsepower. Both the SR5 and the TRD Sport are rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 485 and 506 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5 and the 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport are available in Crew Cabor an Extended Cab configuration. Both the 2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5 and the 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 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:
27175
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
23084
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
18990 - 29730
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
32095
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
23084
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
18990 - 29730
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24575
Price Range:
17545 - 30007
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
23485
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
18696 - 28680
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
145
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
94923
# Good or Great Deals:
65
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
30208
Price Range:
23993 - 36650
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
23485
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
18696 - 28680
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
181
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
89564
# Good or Great Deals:
72
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 2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
6.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5.7 - 9.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.511
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
6.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5.7 - 9.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.511
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.5971641448500016
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 11.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.5971641448500016
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 11.1
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
Other Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels
Limited, SR, SR V6, SR5 V6, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, TRD Sport
Other Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels
Limited, SR, SR V6, SR5, SR5 V6, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro
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:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1620 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
278 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
265 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6800 lbs
Max Payload:
1540 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):
20 / 23 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
422 / 485 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
401 / 506 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
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:
4060 lbs
Width:
75.2 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:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/65R17
