If you're shopping for a full-size pickup truck, you're not alone. Whether it is for towing a boat on a weekend trip or hauling heavy loads on the job, plenty of drivers find that the pickup truck is the best type of vehicle for their needs. But which pickup truck offers the best value? Let's compare two of the industry's top trucks, the Ram 1500 and Toyota Tundra, to help you decide.
Price
If price is the first thing you look at, you'll be immediately impressed by the Ram 1500. According to listed MSRP prices, the Ram will save you more than $5,000 compared to the base price of the Toyota Tundra.Â
Economy
The initial price on a vehicle isn't the only way to gauge how much money you'll be spending. Fuel efficiency is also a factor, and the Ram 1500 wins there too. The 2018 model of this pickup can deliver up to 25 mpg highway and 17 mpg city compared to the Toyota Tundra at 18 mpg highway and 14 mpg city.*
Towing and Payload
One area where the 2018 Toyota Tundra excels is towing capacity. However, even there the 2018 Ram 1500 has the advantage, with a maximum towing capacity of 10,620 pounds compared to the Tundra's 10,200 pounds. Payload is a similar story: while the Tundra can manage 1,730 pounds, the Ram 1500 has it beat with a maximum payload of 1,880 pounds.
Safety
Both of these trucks are available in cabs suitable for family travel. When you have your most precious cargo with you-and even when you're traveling alone-you want the best in safety. These trucks are tied in safety, both offering unique and effective driver-assist technologies as well as advanced airbag systems.
Credit is due to the 2018 Toyota Tundra: it is an excellent truck. Those looking for the best, however, must ultimately settle on the 2018 Ram 1500. Test drive it at Ginn CDJR to get the full experience.
*EPA estimated. Actual mileage will vary. Â
