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2026 Toyota Tacoma vs 2026 Chevrolet Colorado

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 Toyota Tacoma

$38,8165-year total · $647/mo

Price: $47,035 · 23 MPG
Depreciation: $14,263 · Fuel: $9,130
Insurance: $8,750 · Maintenance: $3,750

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2026 Chevrolet Colorado

$47,1855-year total · $786/mo

Price: $44,908 · 17 MPG
Depreciation: $19,538 · Fuel: $12,353
Insurance: $8,750 · Maintenance: $3,750

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2026 Toyota Tacoma costs $8,370 less to own over 5 years in this comparison — a difference of $139/month.

Most of the gap comes from depreciation ($5,275 higher for the Chevrolet Colorado) and fuel/energy ($3,223 higher for the Chevrolet Colorado).

After 5 years, the Toyota Tacoma keeps about 70% of its value and the Chevrolet Colorado about 56%.

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