2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road vs. TRD Sport
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road and 2021 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 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road and the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport.
In comparing the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road's and the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport's specifications and ratings, The 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road and 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road's and the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport is a better car than the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road.
Pricing: A used 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road ranges from $30,000 to $41,995 while a used 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport is priced between $28,900 to $41,699.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road and the 2021 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 base engine of both the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road and the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport makes 278 horsepower. Both the TRD Off-Road and the TRD Sport are rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 506 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road and the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport are available in Crew Cabor an Extended Cab configuration. Both the 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road and the 2021 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:
34565
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
28828
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
25070 - 36490
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
33310
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
28828
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
25070 - 36490
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
36406
Price Range:
30000 - 41995
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
29701
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
24303 - 33801
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
292
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
59022
# Good or Great Deals:
110
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
35479
Price Range:
28900 - 41699
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
29701
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
24303 - 33801
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
294
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
58
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 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
9.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
8.7 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.511
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
9.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
8.7 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.511
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4529409922100713
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 15.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4529409922100713
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 15.9
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, SR5 V6, 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
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
278 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
265 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6700 lbs
Max Payload:
1395 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:
1525 lbs
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
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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Air Suspension:
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
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
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
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:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.9 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:
4205 lbs
Width:
75.2 inches
Height:
70.6 inches
Length:
212.3 inches
Wheelbase:
127.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4075 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:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P265/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P265/65R17
