I don't care what the state of the auto market is, and where the economy and inflation is here in the good ole' USA. 65k for a top of the line Tacoma is mind numbing to me. Toyota, will do nothing but turn the working man/class to the uber reliable and freshly revamped Frontier. Especially those of us that want none of the assisted crap, want a physical key and ignition and want to drive our trucks without lane keep and sensors every 3ft on the truck. No thanks. I'll remain in my 2017 SR5 until I have to Fred Flintstone that Bitch lol.
I think budget tier models for each brand is around 38-42k, 45-49k for mid tier, and 50-55k for high tier. The halo tier fully loaded models are in the 59-66k tier. Toyota really dropped the ball on pricing since they will be on the northern end of all of these prices in each tier.
Yeah, they definitely do have a premium versus the competition. You will be able to get that value back on the secondhand market looking at the prices of used Tacoma's versus that of Colorados, Frontiers, and Rangers. -Austin
I tried doing the same price comparison to all the legit brands (glad GMC isn't included) and found it really difficult to compare them all on certain levels of consumer. I think you are missing a category between absolute base and mid-tier. I'm pretty sure the SR5 is the most popular Tacoma trim, the SV for the Frontier and I think you are right about the XLT for ford and Z71 for Chevy. I just want to point this out because I have an SR5 2024 and barely looked into the TRD off-road or sport because I really just wanted a truck with creature comforts like heated steering and a trailer brake controller which I could only get with the SR5 minimum and all the other brands were pretty close in price for what I was looking for
I totally agree! It's tough to get a full picture of the price range when just using the base, mid and top trims. A lot of manufacturers now slice that model among 5-6 different trims, this was just to help compare the high level elements of each manufacturers. Also we tried to make it "fair" by keeping certain features the same across each trim level. -Austin
Thanks! Yep, if you look at pricing of cars versus inflation, they're actually a lot cheaper than if you were to extrapolate out their MSRPs. 4th gens are very well equipped as well! -Austin
Interesting! Thanks for the insight, it's interesting how GM slots these two together but the GMC as a "nicer" model but then has a trim that's better specced for less money. -Austin
@teamoildrop oh my bad. Didnt realize this channel is focused on tacomas and quarter tons. The manual trd off road would have been my choice if the dealers werent so greedy. I also dont drink enough craft beer to own a tacoma
Bought a Tacoma Off Road with TRD package. it's a good mix between the TRO Pro and Off Road. Has the Iforce Max hybrid engine, TRD Tires, and a couple of other extras minus the fox suspension and the goofy seats. Saved 10k-15k going this route. Later will upgrade suspension for far less.
Starting to creep over that mark these days unfortunately, although with some of these fleet spec trucks you can get them for under MSRP as there are usually a lot sitting on dealer lots! -Austin
I don't care what the state of the auto market is, and where the economy and inflation is here in the good ole' USA. 65k for a top of the line Tacoma is mind numbing to me. Toyota, will do nothing but turn the working man/class to the uber reliable and freshly revamped Frontier. Especially those of us that want none of the assisted crap, want a physical key and ignition and want to drive our trucks without lane keep and sensors every 3ft on the truck. No thanks. I'll remain in my 2017 SR5 until I have to Fred Flintstone that Bitch lol.
We agree! Just unfortunately all we can do is vote with our wallets, that's all the manufacturers listen to. I did my part buying my 3rd gen!
-Austin
Ranger Raptor is calling this Tacoma drivers name!
It packs a LOT in that price tag
I think budget tier models for each brand is around 38-42k, 45-49k for mid tier, and 50-55k for high tier. The halo tier fully loaded models are in the 59-66k tier. Toyota really dropped the ball on pricing since they will be on the northern end of all of these prices in each tier.
Yeah, they definitely do have a premium versus the competition. You will be able to get that value back on the secondhand market looking at the prices of used Tacoma's versus that of Colorados, Frontiers, and Rangers.
-Austin
I tried doing the same price comparison to all the legit brands (glad GMC isn't included) and found it really difficult to compare them all on certain levels of consumer. I think you are missing a category between absolute base and mid-tier. I'm pretty sure the SR5 is the most popular Tacoma trim, the SV for the Frontier and I think you are right about the XLT for ford and Z71 for Chevy. I just want to point this out because I have an SR5 2024 and barely looked into the TRD off-road or sport because I really just wanted a truck with creature comforts like heated steering and a trailer brake controller which I could only get with the SR5 minimum and all the other brands were pretty close in price for what I was looking for
I totally agree! It's tough to get a full picture of the price range when just using the base, mid and top trims. A lot of manufacturers now slice that model among 5-6 different trims, this was just to help compare the high level elements of each manufacturers. Also we tried to make it "fair" by keeping certain features the same across each trim level.
-Austin
Bison comes with 35’s, the ZR2 comes with 33’s
@@Johnny_Bee you are 100% correct 🍻
The Ranger Raptor is the best bang for buck, unless you are doing serious rock crawling
@@Doughnutscream it’s got a lot going on and looks very sharp for sure
Thank you
It would be cool to see this channel start diving into rangers.
Can’t speak for Tyler, but I’m not a Ford guy! Tyler has had 6 Tacomas as well so it might be hard to break that cycle 😆
-Austin
Ya know I do like the look of the latest Ranger. I won’t lie.
Nice comparison. I feel like my 24 Taco was a lot, but it has everything and was just above your mid tier segment after discounts.
Thanks! Yep, if you look at pricing of cars versus inflation, they're actually a lot cheaper than if you were to extrapolate out their MSRPs. 4th gens are very well equipped as well!
-Austin
My mid-tier GMC canyon AT4 has those features and the msrp was only $46k, less than the Colorado you spec’d, and a nicer truck.
Interesting! Thanks for the insight, it's interesting how GM slots these two together but the GMC as a "nicer" model but then has a trim that's better specced for less money.
-Austin
The Trd pro Tacoma price is insane lol I remember almost buying a 2021 Trd pro sequoia for the exact same price. Apples to oranges sure but damn
Right? To buy a pro id need to have no money cares, a long bed, and lose the goofy seats. But then… is it even a pro? 😆
You skipped a tier
How so? This was just focused really on base, similar mid, and top
@ lariat. Denali. Premium.
Those are models not tiers Mr. Corbett.
Dont get a shitty little quarter ton, be a man!
Consider us some women then! 💅🏻
-Austin
@teamoildrop oh my bad. Didnt realize this channel is focused on tacomas and quarter tons. The manual trd off road would have been my choice if the dealers werent so greedy. I also dont drink enough craft beer to own a tacoma
@@endless_potatoes miller high life 😎
Geez - do you lose the entire bed hauling the big extra tire in the back of the Bison? I suppose real Bisons have big hump backs..
Basically yes, it’s much too large of a tire to fit under the bed so in the bed is the only place for it.
-Austin
Bought a Tacoma Off Road with TRD package. it's a good mix between the TRO Pro and Off Road. Has the Iforce Max hybrid engine, TRD Tires, and a couple of other extras minus the fox suspension and the goofy seats. Saved 10k-15k going this route. Later will upgrade suspension for far less.
@@EdwardOrnelas how’s that hybrid? Peppy?
@@teamoildrop Very! you can definitely feel that extra hp kick in especially on uphills. Takes them with ease.
$30k for a base 2WD. No matter the make
Starting to creep over that mark these days unfortunately, although with some of these fleet spec trucks you can get them for under MSRP as there are usually a lot sitting on dealer lots!
-Austin
@@davidhochstetler4068 I remember when base 2019-2022 Taco starts at $27k. Can’t believe how insane auto manufacturers have become.
@@Nexgeninfi I told my dad to get an SR5 in 2018 and he thought it was too much money for what the truck was… and here we are