Toyota Tacoma Limited vs. TRD Pro
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Tacoma Limited and Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro 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 Toyota Tacoma Limited and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro.
When we compare the Toyota Tacoma Limited's and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Tacoma Limited 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. The Toyota Tacoma Limited and Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Tacoma Limited's and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Tacoma Limited is a better car than the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro.
Pricing: A used 2023 Toyota Tacoma Limited ranges from $39,999 to $48,809 while a used 2023 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro is priced between $48,504 to $56,986. For a new model, the Toyota Tacoma Limited's price is between $43,678 and $49,019, with the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro priced between $50,150 and $59,551.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Toyota Tacoma Limited and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro both lose 22.4 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Tacoma is 8.8 out of 10. Toyota Tacoma is ranked 2 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 9.2 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Toyota Tacoma Limited and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro makes 278 horsepower. The Limited is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 506 miles. The TRD Pro is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. This gives the Toyota Tacoma Limited the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro. Both models use regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Toyota Tacoma Limited and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro are available in Crew Cab configuration. Both the Toyota Tacoma Limited and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro 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:
$43,678 - $49,019
Starting MSRP:
$41,355
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$32,780
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$27,400 - $38,990
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$50,150 - $59,551
Starting MSRP:
$48,035
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$32,780
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$27,400 - $38,990
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$44,761
Price Range:
$39,999 - $48,809
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$41,046
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$34,975 - $47,340
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
81
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
17,753
# Good or Great Deals:
31
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$52,633
Price Range:
$48,504 - $56,986
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$41,046
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$34,975 - $47,340
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
61
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
18,909
# Good or Great Deals:
19
Toyota Tacoma Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.2 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Tacoma Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.2 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Tacoma Limited
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
13.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
11.2 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
79.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
13.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
11.2 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
79.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.3 - 21.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.3 - 21.4
Toyota Tacoma Rankings
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Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew 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
SR, SR V6, SR5, SR5 V6, Trail Special Edition, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, TRD Sport
Other Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels
Limited, SR, SR V6, SR5, SR5 V6, Trail Special Edition, TRD Off-Road, TRD Sport
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6600 lbs
Max Payload:
1345 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
278 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
265 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6400 lbs
Max Payload:
1135 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:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 20 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
359 / 422 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
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
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:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
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
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
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:
100.1 cubic feet
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:
100.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4255 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:
4465 lbs
Width:
75.2 inches
Height:
71.6 inches
Length:
212.3 inches
Wheelbase:
127.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P265/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R16
