Predicted 5-Year Cost to Own: $39,496
When it comes to stellar 5-Year Cost to Own data, the Toyota Tacoma continues to dominate the midsize pickup truck segment. Lest you think we exaggerate, the Tacoma has been on the podium for Kelley Blue Book’s award for as long as the award has existed. The quality of Toyota’s midsize pickup reflects the company’s legendary reputation for reliability, and the hard data reinforces the Tacoma’s outstanding reputation.
The Tacoma is available in more than 30 configurations, with a choice of two cabs, two engines, and automatic or manual transmissions. The range of trim levels can appeal to those who want a fuel-efficient daily driver, all the way up to off-roaders with aspirations of hard-core trail exploration. You can tow up to 6,800 pounds with a Tacoma and get fuel economy up to 24 mpg on the highway. Choose the
Tacoma SR and you’ll enjoy comfortable, reliable transportation with a starting price of about $27,000. The Tacoma comes standard with the company’s excellent Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) suite of safety features that include adaptive cruise control, as well as Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility and adjustable tie-down cleats and a locking tailgate.
Move up the trim line, and you can choose between more upscale trim levels, topping out at the Limited, and more off-road-friendly TRD models, with the TRD Pro at the top of the lineup. Trail innovations include a TRD-tuned suspension, a locking rear differential, Multi-Terrain Select, and Crawl Control, a feature that controls low-speed accelerating and braking off-road while you focus on steering.
Whether you prefer city life or adventures in the dirt, the Tacoma will get you there comfortably. As we explain in our Expert Review, “Seating is comfortable, especially now with the new power-adjustable seat, and the cabin logically arranged with all the most important switchgear within easy reach. The Tacoma’s ride is firm but not jarring, and the steering is impressively responsive.”
This tough, capable reliable truck starts at a reasonable price, offers excellent reliability, and comes loaded with safety features. It also is expected to cost the least to own over five years versus any midsize truck on the market.
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2nd Place: 2020 Ford Ranger
Predicted 5-Year Cost to Own: $41,623
The Ford Ranger is back on the midsize truck scene with excellent towing and payload capacity, plus terrific cost to own numbers. Learn more about the Ranger or find one for sale near you
3rd Place: 2020 Jeep Gladiator
Predicted 5-Year Cost to Own: $43,977
The Jeep Gladiator has the off-road chops of the Wrangler on which it’s based, as well as impressively low 5-Year Cost to Own data. Learn more about the Gladiator or find one for sale near you
