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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
|---|---|
| Body Style | Truck |
| Base Price | $30,373–$35,051 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2016 Toyota Tundra Base is a truck that earns a Carivo score of 7.5/10 — rated Recommended. Its strongest dimension is Reliability at 7.9/10. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. The reliability picture is solid rather than spectacular: 7.9/10, which puts it comfortably above the class median. Safety lands at 7.8/10 — solid, though some rivals offer more advanced driver-assist features as standard. Confirm official results for your trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
With 7.7/10 for performance, this is a car tuned for daily driving rather than excitement — perfectly capable on the commute, unremarkable on a back road. At 7.2/10 for technology, the infotainment and driver-assist package does its job without setting benchmarks — check which features cost extra on lower trims.
Priced from $30,373–$35,051, 12 MPG, seating 5, the Toyota Tundra Base sits in the mid-market bracket of the truck segment. The value score of 6.9/10 is a red flag — comparable alternatives offer meaningfully more for the same outlay. Shop the segment before deciding. At 10 years old, resale value, parts availability, and whether a successor model has improved on its weak points are all worth investigating before committing.
Verdict: Nothing about the 2016 Toyota Tundra Base will scare a sensible buyer off. Keep an eye on value if those matter to you; otherwise it does what a good truck should — quietly and competently.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2016 Toyota Tundra Base ranks #186 of 515 trucks in the Carivo database — better than 64% of the segment. Its 7.5/10 overall score is 0.1 points above the segment average of 7.4/10. Its $30,373 starting price undercuts the segment's median of $35,138 by about 14%.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full Truck ranking →
Across the Tundra Base model years we've scored, the 2016 holds its position — we didn't find an older year that delivers similar scores for meaningfully less money.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.0/10 | $41,163 | Read review → |
| 2024 | 7.9/10 | $39,965 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 7.9/10 | $38,766 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 7.8/10 | $37,567 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 7.9/10 | $36,368 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 7.8/10 | $35,169 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 7.7/10 | $33,970 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 7.5/10 | $32,771 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 7.5/10 | $31,572 | Read review → |
| 2016 (this review) | 7.5/10 | $30,373 | |
| 2015 | 7.4/10 | $29,174 | Read review → |
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