Ranger vs Tacoma

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Ford Ranger
Ford

Ranger

Price from $33,350
Monthly payment $388
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Toyota Tacoma
Toyota

Tacoma

Price from $32,545
Monthly payment $378
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Specifications

  Ranger Tacoma
Manufacturer Ford Toyota
Starting price $33,350 $32,545
Monthly payment $388 $378
Fuel type Gasoline Hybrid
Fuel economy 20.5 mpg 23.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 394 g/mi–525 g/mi 380 g/mi–452 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

Ranger starts at $33,350; Tacoma starts at $32,545. The difference is $805, making Tacoma about 2% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: Ranger — $388; Tacoma — $378. The difference is $10 per month, with Tacoma lower.

The models use different powertrains: Ranger — Gasoline; Tacoma — Hybrid. The better choice depends on your daily route and access to charging.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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