Ford F-150 vs. Toyota 4Runner
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford F-150 and Toyota 4Runner 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 Ford F-150 and the Toyota 4Runner.
In comparing the Ford F-150's and the Toyota 4Runner's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Toyota 4Runner has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford F-150's and the Toyota 4Runner's specifications and ratings, the Toyota 4Runner is a better car than the Ford F-150.
Pricing: A used 2025 Ford F-150 ranges from $53,178 to $78,889 while a used 2025 Toyota 4Runner is priced between $55,901 to $79,696. For a new model, the Ford F-150's price is between $55,481 and $84,299, with the Toyota 4Runner priced between $54,469 and $72,842.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford F-150 loses 45.2 percent of its value and the Toyota 4Runner loses 32.4 percent of its value. This means the Toyota 4Runner retains 12.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford F-150.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford F-150 is 7.9 out of 10 while the Toyota 4Runner's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Ford F-150 being ranked 3 out of 4 Best Hybrid Trucks and the Toyota 4Runner being ranked 1 out of 36 Best Hybrid SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford F-150 is 7.7 out of 10. For the Toyota 4Runner the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Toyota 4Runner a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford F-150.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford F-150’s base engine makes 325 horsepower, and the Toyota 4Runner base engine makes 326 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Ford F-150 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
55481 - 84299
Starting MSRP:
47980
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
52993
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
47980 - 58005
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
54469 - 72842
Starting MSRP:
51990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
48413
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
37800 - 60490
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
62815
Price Range:
53178 - 78889
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
67259
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
62815 - 71702
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
65239
Price Range:
55901 - 79696
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
51507
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
40518 - 65239
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
21811
Depreciation %:
0.4545859
Resale Value $:
26169
Residual Value %:
0.5454141
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.4545859
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.4545859 - 0.4545859
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
17028
Depreciation %:
0.32753242
Resale Value $:
34962
Residual Value %:
0.67246758
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.38635449
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
0.32753242 - 0.55374955
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota 4Runner Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-150
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota 4Runner
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
23.253558794405595
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
15.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.8 - 23.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4967415681961866
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.2 - 7.9
Ford F-150 Rankings
Ranking
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4 out of / 4Toyota 4Runner Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 36Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
1 out of / 14Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 36Ranking
2 out of / 36Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 36Ranking
3 out of / 14Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
4 out of / 14Ranking
5 out of / 36Ranking
5 out of / 14Ranking
6 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 14Ranking
10 out of / 14Ranking
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14 out of / 14Ranking
17 out of / 36Ranking
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28 out of / 32Ranking
34 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
67.1 inches, 78.9 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, XL, XLT
Toyota 4Runner Trim Levels
Limited HV, Platinum HV, Trailhunter HV, TRD Off-Road HV, TRD Off-Road Premium HV, TRD Pro HV
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
325 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
400 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7500 lbs
Max Payload:
1650 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
326 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
465 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
648 / 828 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4 / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
131.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Cargo Space:
42.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
82.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4941 lbs
Width:
95.7 inches
Height:
77.2 inches
Length:
231.7 inches
Wheelbase:
145.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5225 lbs
Width:
78 inches
Height:
73.6 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
265/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/70R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Antimatter Blue / Atlas Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray
Green
Green
Orange
Orange
Red
Vermillion Red
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Yellow
School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Heritage Blue
Gray
Underground
Green
Everest
Orange
Not available
Red
Supersonic Red
Silver
Cutting Edge
White
Ice Cap
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Dark Slate
Interior Colors
Gray
Black/Boulder w/ Anodized Blue / Black/Boulder w/ Smoke Silver
