Toyota Tacoma vs. Ford Maverick
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Tacoma and Ford Maverick 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 and the Ford Maverick.
When we compare the Toyota Tacoma's and the Ford Maverick's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Tacoma has the advantage in the area of resale value. The Ford Maverick 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 base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Tacoma's and the Ford Maverick's specifications and ratings, the Ford Maverick is a better car than the Toyota Tacoma.
Pricing: A used 2024 Toyota Tacoma ranges from $42,393 to $57,585 while a used 2024 Ford Maverick is priced between $27,328 to $41,850. For a new model, the Toyota Tacoma's price is between $38,704 and $55,362, with the Ford Maverick priced between $25,521 and $40,940.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Tacoma loses 22.4 percent of its value and the Ford Maverick loses 30.9 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Tacoma retains 8.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Maverick.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Tacoma’s base engine makes 228 horsepower, and the Ford Maverick base engine makes 250 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Toyota Tacoma is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration, and the Ford Maverick is available in a Crew Cab configuration. The Toyota Tacoma offers bed lengths of 60.3 and 73.5 inches, and the Ford Maverick offers a bed length of 54.4 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Tacoma and the Ford Maverick have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$38,704 - $55,362
Starting MSRP:
$31,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$33,975
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$29,500 - $39,750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$25,521 - $40,940
Starting MSRP:
$23,815
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$25,358
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$23,815 - $26,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$48,981
Price Range:
$42,393 - $57,585
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$47,535
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$40,919 - $57,389
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
6,043
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3,647
# Good or Great Deals:
542
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$33,640
Price Range:
$27,328 - $41,850
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$34,179
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
$33,640 - $34,717
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5,128
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,215
# Good or Great Deals:
264
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$7,210
Depreciation %:
22.9%
Resale Value $:
$24,290
Residual Value %:
77.1%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
29.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
22.9% - 39.1%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$7,563
Depreciation %:
31.8%
Resale Value $:
$16,252
Residual Value %:
68.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
32.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
31.8% - 33.9%
Toyota Tacoma Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.2 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Maverick Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Tacoma
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
14.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.2 - 14.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
79.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Maverick
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:
2.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 15.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
15.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
8.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Pickup Trucks)
2.4 - 15.2
Toyota Tacoma Rankings
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2 out of / 2Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
60.3 inches, 73.5 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
54.4 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels
Limited, SR, SR5, TRD Off-Road, TRD PreRunner, TRD Sport
Ford Maverick Trim Levels
Lariat, XL, XLT
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
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
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:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
228 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
243 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1460 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
277 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1519 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
380 / 495 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
100.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4200 lbs
Width:
76.9 inches
Height:
74 inches
Length:
213 inches
Wheelbase:
131.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3525 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
68.7 inches
Length:
199.7 inches
Wheelbase:
121.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
245/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Underground
Red
Supersonic Red
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
White
Ice Cap
Blue
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Gray
Cactus Gray / Carbonized Gray Metallic
Red
Hot Pepper Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Iconic Silver Metallic
White
Oxford White
Blue
Atlas Blue Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black Onyx/Medium Dark Slate
