Toyota Tundra vs Toyota Tacoma

The Toyota Tundra and the Toyota Tacoma both Embody Performance and Utility - But Which is Right for Your Lexington Drives?

Drivers from Danville, KY to Richmond, KY appreciate a good pickup truck that gives them utility, towing capability, and a useful hauling capacity. At Toyota of Somerset, we're lucky to have two great options to recommend to our customers, the Toyota Tacoma and the Toyota Tundra. If you're in the market for a reliable and high-quality pickup, allow us to introduce you to both great models, and let us help you understand the key differences between them so you can make the best buying decision for your needs. When you're ready to meet and test drive them in person, make your way to our South Highway 27 dealership in Somerset, KY to see our full collection of available models.

The Toyota Tacoma vs. the Toyota Tundra

  • Design. The Toyota Tacoma is a light-duty truck that's smaller than the heavy-duty Toyota Tundra. As such, the Tundra has a curb weight that comes in at 5,300 pounds, while the Tacoma is around 4,000 pounds. The Tundra also has a higher ground clearance, measuring more than 10 inches off the ground, while the Tacoma is about 9.4 inches up. Plus, when it comes to designing your specific pickup truck, the Tacoma is available in two cab styles, the access cab and the double cab with smaller backseat, while the Tundra has two cab styles available that are different, offering an extra-large crew cab and a double cab as its options.
  • Performance. As the larger pickup, the Toyota Tundra has a stronger engine under its hood than the Tacoma. However, the Tacoma allows you a choice, while the Tundra does not. In fact, while the Tundra has just one engine available, a nice V8 worth 381 horsepower, the Tacoma allows you to choose between either a four-cylinder engine or a V6.
  • Utility. As the more-powerful pickup truck option, the available Toyota Tundra models we have in stock have more to offer London, KY, and Richmond, KY drivers in terms of utility. The Toyota Tundra has a towing capacity of around 10,000 pounds and a payload capacity of 1,600 pounds, while the Tacoma tows around 6,000 pounds and hauls around 1,500 pounds.
  • Safety features. Like other Toyota models in the lineup, both our Tundra and available Tacoma trucks all come standard with a slew of the latest safety features available, including forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane departure alert, automatic high beam control, and adaptive cruise control.
  • Tech features. Danville, KY, and Oneida, TN drivers who like creature comforts and amenities on their vehicle will appreciate the level of technology that Toyota puts into each Tacoma and Tundra model they produce. Features such as smartphone integration and touchscreen technology come standard on both models, with many additional features available on other trims and as options.
  • Starting price. Depending on the needs of your budget, the price difference between these two models might be your deciding factor. As the larger model, the Tundra starts at around $37,000, while the Tacoma starts around $26,000. For more information on the various price points for different trim levels and options, reach out to our sales team. For help tailoring the perfect finance plan, lease, or loan on your favorite pickup, let our finance center team work with you, your budget, and the multiple banks and financial institutions in the Somerset area.

    • Meet and Test Drive the Perfect Toyota Pickup Truck in Somerset

    Schedule a test drive in a new Toyota and see for yourself what sets each model apart. If you have questions about the features and capabilities of these two impressive trucks, reach out to our team. We can help you get to know our entire Toyota lineup better and choose the best one for your needs.