Jeep Gladiator Rubicon vs. Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon and Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road 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 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road.
When we compare the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon's and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon's and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road is a better car than the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon.
Pricing: A used 2025 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon ranges from $43,300 to $98,260 while a used 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road is priced between $41,657 to $54,765. For a new model, the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon's price is between $47,145 and $62,335, with the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road priced between $43,869 and $56,052.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon loses 35.4 percent of its value and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road loses 26.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road retains 9.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon’s base engine makes 285 horsepower, and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road base engine makes 270 horsepower. The Rubicon is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 484 miles. The TRD Off-Road is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 419 miles.This gives the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Jeep Gladiator Rubicon and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road are available in Crew Cab configuration. The Jeep Gladiator Rubicon offers a bed length of 60.3 inches, and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road offers bed lengths of 60.3 and 73.5 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$47,145 - $62,335
Starting MSRP:
$51,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$35,074
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$31,590 - $40,150
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$43,869 - $56,052
Starting MSRP:
$41,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$35,074
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$31,590 - $40,150
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$56,213
Price Range:
$43,300 - $98,260
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$43,288
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$37,741 - $49,219
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$47,659
Price Range:
$41,657 - $54,765
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$43,288
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$37,741 - $49,219
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$18,403
Depreciation %:
36%
Resale Value $:
$32,697
Residual Value %:
64%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
33.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
26.7% - 42.7%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$11,173
Depreciation %:
26.7%
Resale Value $:
$30,627
Residual Value %:
73.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
33.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
26.7% - 42.7%
Jeep Gladiator Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
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 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.7 - 16.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
16.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.7 - 16.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
51.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.4 - 9.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.4 - 9.5
Jeep Gladiator Rankings
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7 out of / 7Toyota Tacoma Rankings
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2 out of / 7Ranking
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7 out of / 7Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
60.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
60.3 inches, 73.5 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Jeep Gladiator Trim Levels
Big Bear, High Tide, Mojave, Mojave X, NightHawk, Rubicon X, Sport, Sport S, Texas Trail, Willys
Other Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels
Limited, SR, SR5, TRD PreRunner, TRD Sport
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):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 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:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
285 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7000 lbs
Max Payload:
1100 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
270 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6400 lbs
Max Payload:
1525 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 22 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
374 / 484 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 23 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
328 / 419 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
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
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
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
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
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
42.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
103.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5031 lbs
Width:
73.8 inches
Height:
76.1 inches
Length:
218 inches
Wheelbase:
137.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
11.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4650 lbs
Width:
77.9 inches
Height:
74.6 inches
Length:
213 inches
Wheelbase:
131.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
11 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
LT285/70R17C
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
265/70R17
