When you need a pickup truck for rugged jobs and tough hauls, the Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra are ready and waiting. The Tacoma is a mid-size pickup with plenty of power, and the Toyota Tundra amps up the power as the full-size variant for a higher towing capacity. Toyota’s mindset is that there’s a Tacoma or Tundra for every driver, and looking at the variety of Tacoma trim levels and Tundra Trim levels, it’s hard to debate. However, with that many options, it may be confusing trying to determine which Toyota Tacoma or Toyota Tundra is right for your needs. In this Toyota Tacoma and Tundra trims overview, we’ll look at what each one brings to the table and how they stand out from their siblings. So buckle up, because we have 11 Tacoma trim levels and 10 Tundra trim levels to go over, and read on to learn all about these powerhouse pickups. What’s the Difference Between the Tacoma and the Tundra? As we briefly mentioned, the Tacoma is a midsize pickup truck while the Tundra is the full-size offering from Toyota. The Tacoma can seat between two and five passengers, depending on the trim level and cab you choose, while all levels of the Tundra can seat five. The Tacoma has a turbocharged 2.4L, 4-cylinder engine with varying tunings for either 228 horsepower or 278 horsepower for gas-only versions, and the hybrid versions have an electric motor paired with the engine to kick the horsepower up to 326 and 465 pound-feet of torque. The Tundra has three different tunings of the 3.4L, V-6 engine: 348 horsepower 389 horsepower And 473 horsepower (hybrid models) Toyota Tacoma beds are either five or six feet, while the Tundra has 5.5’, 6.5’, or 8.1’ beds available. In short, the Tundra is bigger and better equipped for tougher jobs. However, things get interesting when you look at all of the different trim levels. Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels SR ($31,590 MSRP) As the entry-level Tacoma trim, it has plenty of power to handle lighter jobs, but isn’t as equipped as the following trims. However, there is plenty to enjoy with the Tacoma SR. Base engine: 2.4L 4-cylinder (228 horsepower, 243 pound-feet of torque) 17” wheels Available in double cab or Xtra cab; 5’ or 6’ beds Fabric seating 8” infotainment system SR5 ($36,220 MSRP) The next step up in the trim lineup, the Tacoma SR5 comes standard with the higher-tuned engine for 278 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. There are more available options than the SR5, but for more standard comforts, you’ll need to move up a bit. Overall, a more capable towing machine. Base engine: 2.4L 4-cylinder (278 horsepower, 317 pound-feet of torque) 17” wheels Available in double cab or Xtra cab; 5’ or 6’ beds Available heated front seats 8” infotainment system TRD PreRunner ($38,520 MSRP) The Tacoma TRD PreRunner is capable of light off-roading for easier jobs, but can tow a bit more thanks to the heftier engine than the SR. The large wheels are a nice addition to tackle uneven terrain. Base engine: 2.4L 4-cylinder (278 horsepower, 317 pound-feet of torque) 32-in. BFGoodrich® all-terrain tires Standard 6’ bed Auto climate control 8” infotainment system TRD Sport ($39,800 MSRP) The Tacoma TRD Sport lives up to its name with a stylish exterior. It has a specially tuned suspension, so it’s a bit more capable off-road than the PreRunner, though it shares the same engine. There are more available options here than the trims below it, meaning you can curate your cabin to your needs. Base engine: 2.4L 4-cylinder (278 horsepower, 317 pound-feet of torque) 18-in. TRD Sport alloy wheels TRD sport-tuned, twin-tube shocks Available in double cab or Xtra cab; 5’ or 6’ beds 4-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive Leather steering wheel Available 14” infotainment system TRD Off-Road ($42,200 MSRP) If you want a rugged, capable off-road machine, this is where you should start looking. Plenty of power and torque, available terrain modes and crawl control, and an electronically controlled locking rear differential make it easy to leave the pavement behind with the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road. Base engine: 2.4L 4-cylinder (278 horsepower, 317 pound-feet of torque) 17” TRD Off-Road alloy wheels Available Multi-Terrain Select with Crawl Control Available as a double cab only; 5’ or 6’ beds Available prewired DC power auxiliary switches Leather steering wheel Available 14” infotainment system Limited ($52,995 MSRP) Power? Check. Premium interior? Check. Adaptive variable suspension? Check. Luxury sound system and improved standard tech? Big checks. The Toyota Tacoma Limited is where performance and luxury intersect for the gas-only trims. Base engine: 2.4L 4-cylinder (278 horsepower, 317 pound-feet of torque) 18-in. Limited chrome-finished alloy wheels 4-wheel drive Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) Available as a double cab only; 5’ bed SofTex®-trimmed interior with walnut burl-wood accents Power tailgate Heated and ventilated front seats Standard 14” infotainment system with 10-speaker JBL sound system Toyota Tacoma Hybrid Trim Levels TRD Sport i-FORCE MAX ($46,720 MSRP) Want all the sporty stylings and tunings with some extra power under the hood? The Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport i-FORCE MAX ups the ante with an electric motor pairing to the standard powertrain, adding up to 326 horsepower. When you need just a little more, the hybrid TRD Sport is the go-to choice. Base engine: 2.4L 4-cylinder hybrid (326 horsepower, 465 pound-feet of torque) 18” TRD Sport wheels TRD sport-tuned, twin-tube shocks Available as a double cab only; 5’ bed Fabric seats Available heated front seats 8” infotainment system TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX ($47,020 MSRP) When you want to leave the city streets behind to tackle more rugged terrain, the Tacoma TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX gives you more than you think you’d need. Special tuning, locking rear differential, and available terrain modes make nature a breeze to conquer. Base engine: 2.4L 4-cylinder hybrid (326 horsepower, 465 pound-feet of torque) 18-in. TRD Off-Road alloy wheels Available as a double cab only; 5’ bed Electronically controlled locking rear differential Available Multi-Terrain Select with Crawl Control Leather steering wheel 8” infotainment system Limited i-FORCE MAX ($56,280 MSRP) The Toyota Tacoma Limited i-FORCE Max focuses on comfort without sacrificing capability. The Head-Up Display gives you greater visibility over what’s ahead, and the heated and ventilated front seats ensure you’re comfortable through any job. Base engine: 2.4L 4-cylinder hybrid (326 horsepower, 465 pound-feet of torque) 18” Limited chrome-finished alloy wheels Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) Available as a double cab only; 5’ bed Head-Up Display Power tailgate SofTex®-trimmed interior with walnut burl-wood accents Heated and ventilated front seats Standard 14” infotainment system with 10-speaker JBL sound system Trailhunter ($63,135) For longer, tougher off-road trips, the Trailhunter is equipped to keep you comfortable and connected while being fully capable. There are luxuries galore inside and outside of the cabin, making the Tacoma Trailhunter one of the best pickup trucks you can drive. Base engine: 2.4L, 4-cylinder hybrid (326 horsepower, 465 pound-feet of torque) 18” Trailhunter bronze-finished alloy wheels Available as a double cab only; 5’ or 6’ bed High-clearance front bumper Rock rails and ARB® steel rear bumper with recovery hooks Heated and ventilated front seats SofTex®-trimmed interior with walnut burl-wood accents Digital rearview mirror Wireless charging Standard 14” infotainment system with 10-speaker JBL sound system TRD Pro ($64,135) The Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro has all of the bells and whistles. Off-roading? No problem. Cruising around Arlington, Euless, and Fort Worth? Say hello to luxury and comfort. There’s nothing the TRD Pro can’t handle in style. Base engine: 2.4L 4-cylinder hybrid (326 horsepower, 465 pound-feet of torque) 18” wheels 33” rugged-terrain tires Available as a double cab only; 5’ bed 2.5” FOX® * Internal Bypass QS3 shocks IsoDynamic Performance front seats with dampening system Digital rearview mirror SofTex®-trimmed interior with walnut burl-wood accents Heated steering wheel Heated and ventilated front seats Standard 14” infotainment system with 10-speaker JBL sound system Toyota Tundra Trim Levels: SR ($40,090 MSRP) The entry-level Toyota Tundra SR may not have a lot of flash, but it gets the job done, and it does it well. The upper levels don’t have the option for an 8.1-ft. bed, so this is a solid option if you intend to haul oversized loads. Base engine: 3.4L V-6 engine (389 horsepower, 479 pound-feet of torque) 18” wheels Available as double cab and CrewMax cab; 5.5’, 6.5’, 8.1’ beds Aluminum-reinforced composite bed Rearview camera 8” infotainment screen SR5 ($45,960 MSRP) The Toyota Tundra SR5 is a solid and affordable option for drivers who intend to tow or haul heavy loads. The integrated trailer brake controller also makes it easy to maneuver, even with tons in the back. Base engine: 3.4L V-6 engine (389 horsepower, 479 pound-feet of torque) 18” alloy wheels Available as double cab and CrewMax cab; 5.5’, 6.5’, 8.1’ beds Tow and Haul drive modes Power horizontal or vertical rear window Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Available heated front seats 8” infotainment system Limited ($54,305 MSRP) This is where things start to really get interesting. The Toyota Tundra Limited adds heated and ventilated front seats for a more comfortable ride, as well as Toyota’s synthetic leather SofTex® seating. There’s no shortage of power, and if you want to head off-road, all the more power to you. Base engine: 3.4L V-6 engine (389 horsepower, 479 pound-feet of torque) 20” alloy wheels Available as CrewMax cab only; 5.5’ and 6.5’ beds SofTex®-trimmed * 8-way power-adjustable front seats Rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive Drive mode select Heated and ventilated front seats 14” infotainment system Platinum ($63,675 MSRP) Who says convertibles have all the fun? The Toyota Tundra Platinum comes equipped with a panoramic roof to let the breeze in while you work or play. Welcome to the good life. Base engine: 3.4L V-6 engine (389 horsepower, 479 pound-feet of torque) 20” dark gray wheels Available as CrewMax cab only; 5.5’ and 6.5’ beds Power tilt/slide panoramic roof with power sunshade Leather-trimmed 10-way power-adjustable front seats Available Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) Available load-leveling rear air suspension Heated and ventilated front and rear seats 14” infotainment system 1794 Edition ($64,360 MSRP) For full comfort and luxury with plenty of power for towing, the Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition is the pinnacle of performance and design. With a custom interior and trailer backup guide with path assist, there isn’t a thing the Tundra 1794 Edition can’t handle. Base engine: 3.4L V-6 engine (389 horsepower, 479 pound-feet of torque) 20” machined-finish alloy wheels Available as CrewMax cab only; 5.5’ and 6.5’ beds Saddle Tan interior with American walnut wood-grain trim Trailer Backup Guide with Straight Path Assist Heated and ventilated front and rear seats Wireless charging 14” infotainment system Toyota Tundra Hybrid Trim Levels: Limited i-FORCE MAX ($58,005 MSRP) Take the Tundra Limited, add a hybrid motor for even more power, and you have the Toyota Tundra Limited i-FORCE MAX. For the toughest jobs, this is the machine that can handle it without breaking a sweat. Base engine: 3.4L V-6 hybrid engine (437 horsepower, 583 pound-feet of torque) 20” alloy wheels Rear-wheel drive for 5.5’ bed only; four-wheel drive for 5.5’ and 6.5’ beds SofTex®-trimmed * 8-way power-adjustable front seats Trailer merge warning Blind-spot monitor Drive mode select Backup camera 12.3” digital gauge display Heated and ventilated front seats 14” infotainment system Platinum i-FORCE MAX ($67,585 MSRP) Need better viewpoints? The Toyota Tundra Platinum i-FORCE MAX increases visibility with the panoramic view monitor. Whether you’re hauling or towing, you’re covered. Base engine: 3.4L V-6 hybrid engine (437 horsepower, 583 pound-feet of torque) 20” dark gray wheels Rear-wheel drive for 5.5’ bed only; four-wheel drive for 5.5’ and 6.5’ beds Leather-trimmed 10-way power-adjustable front seats Power tilt/slide panoramic roof with power sunshade Available Adaptive Variable Suspension Backup camera Panoramic view monitor Wireless charging 12.3” digital gauge display Heated and ventilated front seats 14” infotainment system 1794 Edition i-FORCE MAX ($68,285 MSRP) Everything there is to love about the 1794 Edition gets increased a bit in the Tundra 1794 Edition i-FORCE MAX. More power, more comforts, and the same impressively large 20” wheels mean you can tackle any job on any surface. 3.4L, V-6 hybrid engine (437 horsepower, 583 pound-feet of torque) 20” machined-finish alloy wheels Rear-wheel drive for 5.5’ bed only; four-wheel drive for 5.5’ and 6.5’ beds Saddle Tan interior with American walnut wood-grain trim Trailer Backup Guide with Straight Path Assist Backup camera Panoramic view monitor Wireless charging 12.3” digital gauge display Heated and ventilated front seats 14” infotainment system TRD Pro ($72,510 MSRP) Power, precision, and comfort are all wrapped into one capable ride in the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro. It opts for a sporty style, especially with the aluminum pedals, and ups the ante for music and podcast listening with the 12-speaker JBL system. You’ll never be bored in the TRD Pro. 3.4L, V-6 hybrid engine (437 horsepower, 583 pound-feet of torque) 18” BBS® forged-aluminum wheels with Falken® * WILDPEAK All-Terrain tires TRD Pro off-road suspension with FOX® * shocks and 1.1-in. front lift Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) with Crawl Control Electronically controlled locking rear differential Four-wheel drive, 5.5’ bed only Power tailgate Wireless charging 12-speaker JBL® premium audio system Aluminum sport pedals Heated and ventilated front seats 14” infotainment system Capstone ($80,725 MSRP) The apex machine. All of the bells and whistles. There’s not much more to say about the Toyota Tundra Capstone than that it is as near perfect as a truck can be. 22” chrome and machined-finish alloy wheels Four-wheel drive, 5.5’ bed only Two-tone interior with dark American walnut wood-grain Power running boards and BedStep® Four-wheel drive, 5.5’ bed only Power tailgate Semi-aniline leather-trimmed 10-way power-adjustable front seats 10” color Head-Up Display Wireless charging 12-speaker JBL® premium audio system Rain-sensing wipers Heated steering wheel 14” infotainment system Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra for Sale If you’re in the market for a new pickup truck that can make your work easier, or if you just want a powerhouse behemoth of a ride, the Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra trucks will do the trick. Head down to Family Toyota of Arlington today to explore our full lineup of new Toyota vehicles to find the perfect ride. Contact us today to learn more and to schedule a test drive.
