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2018 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab I4 SR
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User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

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New Car Pricing New listing price comparison and analysis.

2018 Toyota Tacoma
Access Cab I4 SR
MSRP
$25,400
Invoice
$23,813
Average Price Paid
$23,752
278 listings nationwide

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2019 Ford Ranger
Lariat SuperCab 4WD
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Access Cab I4 SR
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Lariat SuperCab 4WD
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Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

2018 Toyota Tacoma
Access Cab I4 SR
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$25,551
9 listings nationwide

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Lariat SuperCab 4WD
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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2018 Toyota Tacoma
Access Cab I4 SR
Andrew Newton Preview:

Toyota’s venerable Tacoma pickup is currently in its third generation, which was only just introduced for 2016. While it has increasingly stiff competition from the Chevrolet Colorado/...

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2019 Ford Ranger
Lariat SuperCab 4WD
Kyree Williams Preview:

The Ranger nameplate was introduced to the Ford lineup in 1983, gracing the brand’s small truck line from that time until its retirement in 2011. For 2019, the Ford Ranger returns as a...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2018 Toyota Tacoma
Access Cab I4 SR
50
writes:
I love this truck. It handles good and tows good with plenty of power. It has a good right height. I really l...
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writes:
Nice truck but pricey
Value Ranked 2017 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition CrewMax 5.7L FFV 4WD better.
"Heavier and more features. I wanted a heavier truck to pull trailer with tractor"
Would Buy Ranked 2017 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition CrewMax 5.7L FFV 4WD better.
"see above "
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writes:
I own a 99 Tacoma 4x4 which has been bullet proof. Reportedly the newer models are not as reliable. The 2018 h...
Looks/Style Ranked 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E AWD worse.
"The looks are a toss up but the Honda color choices are much better."
Back Seats Ranked 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E AWD better.
"Better padding and more leg room in the Ridgeline back seats"
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2019 Ford Ranger
Lariat SuperCab 4WD
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Specs

2018 Toyota Tacoma
Access Cab I4 SR
2019 Ford Ranger
Lariat SuperCab 4WD
Powertrain 6-Speed Automatic 10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4X2
4X4
Fuel Economy, City
20 MPG
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Fuel Economy, Highway
23 MPG
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Fuel Tank Volume 21.1 gal 19 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
159 hp @ 5,200 RPM
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Torque
180 lb-ft @ 3,800 RPM
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Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
9.5:1
Displacement
2,700 cc
2,300 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.74 in x 3.74 in
3.44 in x 3.7 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard --
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Standard --
CD Player Standard --
Radio Standard --
Power Windows Standard --
Power Door Locks Standard --
Interior
Maximum Seating 4 seats --
Front Legroom 42.9 in --
Back Legroom 24.6 in --
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume -- --
Maximum Payload 1,620 lbs --
Standard Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs --
Maximum Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs --
Exterior
Length 212.3 in --
Width 74.4 in --
Height 70.6 in --
Wheelbase 127.4 in --
Bed Length 73.7 in --

Available Options

2018 Toyota Tacoma
Access Cab I4 SR

Exterior Colors

  • Barcelona Red Metallic
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Midnight Black Metallic
  • Silver Sky Metallic
  • Super White

Option Packages

  • Hard Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover
  • 5" Chrome Oval Tube Steps
  • Cast Aluminum Running Boards
  • Exterior Package
2019 Ford Ranger
Lariat SuperCab 4WD

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