2026 Ram 1500 vs 2026 Toyota Tacoma
Both are commonly cross-shopped against each other. Here’s how their real 5-year ownership costs actually compare, using real market pricing data rather than sticker price alone.
Pricing data refreshed monthly · last updated September 2026
2026 Ram 1500
$61,1785-year total · $1,020/moPrice: $65,229 · 18 MPG
Depreciation: $32,998 · Fuel: $11,667
Insurance: $8,750 · Maintenance: $3,750
2026 Toyota Tacoma
$38,8165-year total · $647/moPrice: $47,035 · 23 MPG
Depreciation: $14,263 · Fuel: $9,130
Insurance: $8,750 · Maintenance: $3,750
Most of the gap comes from depreciation ($18,735 higher for the Ram 1500) and fuel/energy ($2,536 higher for the Ram 1500).
After 5 years, the Ram 1500 keeps about 49% of its value and the Toyota Tacoma about 70%.
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