Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Toyota Tacoma to the dealership as the Ram 1500.
The Dodge Ram 1500 requires a lot of gasoline compared to the Toyota.
As far as gas mileage, the Toyota Tacoma beats the Dodge.
In terms of MSRP, the Dodge Ram 1500 costs considerably more than the Toyota.
Utility
The Dodge Ram 1500 will most certainly prove friendlier than the Toyota Tacoma for those of you with frequent child-cargo.
There's no clear winner between the Ram 1500 and the Toyota Tacoma with respect to hauling capacity.
The Dodge Ram 1500 outpulls the Tacoma by a massive margin.
Convenience
The Toyota's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Dodge.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge offers a bit more head room than the Toyota Tacoma, there really isn't much of a difference.
The ampler interior dimensions of the Ram 1500 make it significantly roomier for your passengers than the Tacoma.
Dimensions
The Dodge Ram 1500 is substantially more bulky than the Toyota Tacoma.
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Ram 1500 than the Toyota because of its larger tank.
The Toyota Tacoma and the Dodge Ram 1500 compete for the same parking spaces.
The Dodge Ram 1500's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Toyota may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.
Performance
With that kind of horsepower, the Ram 1500 is a true speedster.
Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Tacoma and the Dodge Ram 1500 definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Tacoma's engine is considerably smaller than the Dodge Ram 1500's. Note that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage.
The Dodge Ram 1500 packs quite a wallop compared to the Tacoma regarding torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.
Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Ram 1500 will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota finally gets moving.
Warranty
The Toyota Tacoma and the Dodge Ram 1500 have the same basic warranty.
Compare the 2010 Toyota Tacoma and the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500.
| MSRP* | $15,345 - $27,250 | $20,610 - $42,650 |
| Invoice* | $14,373 - $24,971 | $19,280 - $39,096 |
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Average Price Paid |
$15,444 - $26,866 | $19,896 - $40,458 |
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| Cash Back Rebate | Up to $1,000 | Up to $2,500 |
| Low APR Loan | As low as 0.00% | As low as 0.00% |
| Lease Incentive | As low as 3.36% | -- |
| City MPG | 14 - 20 | 13 - 14 |
| Highway MPG | 18 - 26 | 18 - 20 |
| Engine(s) | Inline-4, V-6 | V-6, V-8 |
| Seating Capacity | 3 - 5 | 3 - 6 |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
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