Toyota Tacoma vs. Ram 2500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Tacoma and Ram 2500 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 Ram 2500.
In comparing the Toyota Tacoma's and the Ram 2500's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Tacoma has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Ram 2500 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Tacoma's and the Ram 2500's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Tacoma is a better car than the Ram 2500.
Pricing: A used 2025 Toyota Tacoma ranges from $34,242 to $53,090 while a used 2025 Ram 2500 is priced between $46,900 to $85,790. For a new model, the Toyota Tacoma's price is between $36,212 and $54,552, with the Ram 2500 priced between $52,963 and $92,973.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Tacoma loses 26.3 percent of its value and the Ram 2500 loses 28.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Tacoma retains 2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ram 2500.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Tacoma is 8.6 out of 10 while the Ram 2500's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Tacoma being ranked 1 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks and the Ram 2500 being ranked 8 out of 9 Best Heavy Duty Trucks.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Tacoma is 8.5 out of 10. For the Ram 2500 the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Tacoma a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ram 2500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Tacoma’s base engine makes 228 horsepower, and the Ram 2500 base engine makes 405 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Toyota Tacoma is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration, and the Ram 2500 is available in a Crew Cab or a Regular Cab configuration. The Toyota Tacoma offers bed lengths of 60.3 and 73.5 inches, and the Ram 2500 offers bed lengths of 76.3 and 98.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Tacoma and the Ram 2500 have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
36212 - 54552
Starting MSRP:
31590
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
35074
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
31590 - 40150
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
52963 - 92973
Starting MSRP:
45565
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
47732
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
45300 - 59955
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
43177
Price Range:
34242 - 53090
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
43288
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
37741 - 49219
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
64826
Price Range:
46900 - 85790
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
83962
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
64826 - 120648
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
8444
Depreciation %:
0.26729184
Resale Value $:
23146
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.33159181
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.26729184 - 0.42710395
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
N/A
Category Depreciation Range:
N/A
Toyota Tacoma Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
9.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ram 2500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.3 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Tacoma
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:
0.511
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ram 2500
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
12.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
10.0 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.429
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.409029974711422
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:
4.4049432924719385
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 6.1
Toyota Tacoma Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
7 out of / 7Ranking
7 out of / 7Ram 2500 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
60.3 inches, 73.5 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels
Limited, SR, SR5, TRD Off-Road, TRD PreRunner, TRD Sport
Ram 2500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Power Wagon, Rebel, Tradesman
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 / 100000 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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
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):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Max Payload:
1460 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
405 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
429 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
15550 lbs
Max Payload:
3940 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):
20 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 473 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
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
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:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
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:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
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:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
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:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.9 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:
62.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4145 lbs
Width:
76.9 inches
Height:
74 inches
Length:
213 inches
Wheelbase:
131.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
11 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6064 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
78 inches
Length:
232 inches
Wheelbase:
140.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 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 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
LT245/70R17E
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Underground
Red
Supersonic Red
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
White
Ice Cap
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat / Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Case IH Red / Flame Red Clear Coat / Molten Red Pearl Coat
Silver
Silver Zynith
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Beige
Power Tan
Blue
Forged Blue Metallic / Midnight Blue Pearl Coat / New Holland Blue / Patriot Blue Pearl Coat / Republic Blue Clear Coat
Green
Light Green / Timberline Green Pearl Coat
Orange
Omaha Orange / Utility Orange
Yellow
Construction Yellow / Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / National Safety Yellow / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Black/Diesel Gray
