2024 Ford F-150 vs. 2024 Toyota Tundra Comparison

The 2024 Ford F-150 is fresh from a round of updates that has given it an updated exterior and more onboard tech and driver aids. This 8-time winner of our Best Buy Full-Size Truck award was already really good, so these improvements should make it an unstoppable force, right?

But wait a minute. Toyota recently completely redesigned its Tundra full-size pickup. Bigger and more capable than before, the Tundra is also notable for packing a powerful hybrid-powered V6 in its arsenal of powertrains.

Let’s see how the latest Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra compare. 

2024 Ford F-150 

The Ford F-150 has been the best-selling truck in the U.S. for over four decades. This success doesn’t mean Ford will kick back and let rivals catch up. With a starting price of $38,765 – including destination fee – the F-150 offers a choice of five engines, three cabin sizes, and three cargo bed lengths (5.5-, 6.5-, 8-foot).  

In addition to this year’s subtle exterior changes, the Ford F-150 gets a reconfigured interior and new features, such as the side-opening Pro Access tailgate.

Ford F-150 Highlights 

Multiple powertrain choices: True to tradition, the Ford F-150 offers an extensive lineup of powertrains. The selections include a newly standard 320-horsepower twin-turbo 2.7-liter V6 coupled to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and 4-wheel drive is optional. You can also opt for a 400-hp 5.0-liter V8, a fuel-conscious hybrid V6, a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 in several states of tune, and a 720-hp supercharged 5.2-liter V8. That last monster engine is found solely in the Raptor R model.

Class-leading towing and hauling: Hard numbers matter to truck shoppers. With this in mind, know that the Ford F-150 has a maximum payload capacity of 2,455 pounds and a max towing capacity of 13,500 pounds. Both figures exceed the Tundra’s best.

Tech upgrades: All versions of the Ford F-150 come with a 12-inch digital instrument display and a 12-inch infotainment touchscreen. Standard fare includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, multiple USB ports, advanced voice recognition, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and multiple USB ports. BlueCruise is also offered for the first time on the F-150. This hands-free driving aid can be activated on more than 130,000 miles of roads in North America.

Pro Access Tailgate: Consider this a kind of tailgate within a tailgate. A side-swinging panel within the main tailgate allows quick and easy access to the cargo bed. It can open up to 100 degrees, though there are a couple of detents if you don’t need (or don’t want) it to open that wide.

Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the F-150 models near you.

2024 Toyota Tundra

Since Toyota updated the Tundra only a couple of years ago, the 2024 model arrives with only a few minor changes. The Nightshade Package adds black exterior trim pieces and can be optioned onto the Limited trim. A 3-inch lift kit is also available on all but the rugged TRD Pro model. Pricing starts at $41,815, including destination fee.

Unlike the Ford F-150, the Tundra does not offer a 2-door model. Buyers can choose the 4-door Double Cab or the especially roomy CrewMax. There are three cargo bed sizes (5.5-, 6.5-, 8.1-foot), and the base powertrain consists of a 358-hp twin-turbo 3.4-liter V6 paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and 4-wheel drive is optional. 

Toyota Tundra Highlights 

Ride quality: We know pickup buyers are all about scaling boulders, traversing ravines, and powering through muddy bogs. Cool, except in the real world, many truck owners wouldn’t mind being coddled a bit. During our many miles of road tests, we’ve found the Tundra’s ride extremely comfortable. Credit goes to the coil-spring rear suspension, a setup shared only with the similarly smooth-riding Ram 1500.

Resale value: The Tundra continues to be a truck that holds onto its value exceptionally well, even better than the Ford F-150. This quality adds extra peace of mind for truck shoppers who don’t want to throw money out the window at some point down the road.

Toyota Safety Sense: This bundle of driver aids is available on every Tundra trim level. It includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure alerts with steering assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, traffic sign recognition, and more.

Giant touchscreen: The Ford F-150 offers a sizable 12-inch screen, but the Tundra ups it with an available 14-inch system. This display makes scrolling through menus simple to do. Other optional tech touches include wireless device charging, a 12-speaker JBL stereo, and a 12.3 digital instrument cluster.

Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the Tundra models near you.

Similarities

The Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra are similarly priced and sized. Each offers three cargo bed sizes and can gear up with go-anywhere hardware like lifted suspensions, all-terrain tires, and underbody skid plates. They even both have hybrid options.

Conclusion

Toyota did a great job modernizing the Tundra after years of neglect. The previous version was a solid value, though other full-size trucks easily outclassed the aged Tundra. This new version, introduced for the 2022 model year, is a far more competitive vehicle.

Yet, it can’t match the capabilities and sheer versatility of the Ford F-150. It has class-leading towing and hauling numbers and continues to be the standard bearer in this segment.