Toyota Tacoma vs Toyota Tacoma S
Side-by-side score breakdown across reliability, safety, value, performance, and technology.
What the Numbers Mean for You
- Up-front cost: the Toyota Tacoma starts about $6,756 lower ($30,555 vs $37,311).
- Fuel: at 15,000 miles/year, the Toyota Tacoma S saves roughly $198/year ($2,188 vs $2,386) — about $990 over five years.
Quick verdict: the Toyota Tacoma leads on both long-haul dependability and the driving experience — the main reason to pick the Tacoma S instead is price or personal preference on styling and brand.
Fuel estimates assume 15,000 miles/year at $3.50/gal. Recall counts from NHTSA at page build time. Scores are Carivo's editorial assessment informed by NHTSA, EPA, and manufacturer data — how we score →
