When it comes to mid-size trucks, the Ford Ranger is hard to beat. We’ll be putting it up against one of its rivals to see how the Ranger is better, and why it's the one you should get. This is your 2025 Ford Ranger vs 2025 Toyota Tacoma best midsize truck comparison.
Key takeaways
- The Ford Ranger can tow more than the Toyota Tacoma by 1500 pounds
- The new Ranger comes with some new colors, keeping things fresh.
- While the Tacoma comes with more trim levels the Raptor keeps the lineup simple.
Will there be a 2025 Ford Ranger?
Yes, there will be a 2025 Ford Ranger. For the 2025 Ranger, there isn’t much change besides cosmetics. Some of the changes are new exterior colors and the other is a new Black Appearance package.
Will there be a 2025 Toyota Tacoma? Yes, there will be a Tacoma in 2025. For 2025 the Tacoma doesn’t see much change; only coming with front tow hooks on all models and upgraded auxiliary switches. Both models of trucks don’t see much change for 2025 with them sitting comfortably where they currently are.
How much is a 2025 Ford Ranger?
The 2025 Ranger starts at $33,080. The new Ford Ranger comes in 3 trims, with a handful of configurations to pick from. The trims are:
- XL starting at $33,080
- Lariat starting at $43,880
- Raptor starting at $55,820
Both the XLand Lariat are available in either 4x2, or 4x4 configurations, while the off-road focused Raptor is available in 4x4 configurations. If you do opt for a 4x4 configuration, you can expect a small bump in price. With the XL starting at $36,725, and the Lariat starting at $47,365.
With a few trim levels, you can’t make a bad choice. As the Ranger is “easier to drive and less expensive” when compared to its larger brother, the F-150. And with a max towing capacity of 7,500 pounds, Edmunds states that “the Ranger can pull most of the trailers and boats that people actually use.”
How much is a 2025 Toyota Tacoma?
The 2025 Tacoma starts at $31,590. With 11 trims to pick from, the Tacoma has a wide range of prices. The Tacoma also comes with a max towing capacity of 6,500 pounds. The trims are:
- SR starting at $31,590
- SR5 starting at $36,220
- TRD PreRunner starting at $38,120
- TRD Sport starting at $39,400
- TRD Off-Road starting at $42,900
- TRD Sport i-Force MAX starting at $46,320
- TRD Off-Road i-Force MAX starting at $46,620
- Limited starting at $52,555
- Limited i-Force MAX starting at $55,880
- Trailhunter starting at $62,735
- TRD Pro starting at $63,735
With a ton of options, it’s almost too much, unlike the Ranger that keeps it short and sweet. While the Ranger does start at a slightly higher price, the Raptor that tops the lineup is almost $10,000 less than the top trim Toyota. Making it easy to get the best trim without breaking the bank. If you’re an off-road enthusiast, that is even better news for you.
What colors will the 2025 Ford Ranger come in?
As we mentioned earlier, the Ranger sees some new paints join the lineup. These are Ruby Red, Desert Sand, and Marsh Gray. The other colors that are on the Ranger are Azure Gray, Shadow Black, Oxford White, Shelter Green, Carbonized Gray, and Velocity Blue.
What colors will the 2025 Toyota Tacoma come in?
The Tacoma comes with 10 colors. The colors you can find are Black, Bronze Oxide, Supersonic Red, Blue Crush, Wind Chill, Underground, Celestial Silver, Terra, Ice Cap, Mudbath. Color options will depend on trim level, making some more expensive than others.
Both vehicles come in a similar number of colors that you will find, making it easy to get what you want to make the truck an extension of you.
Summary
While the Tacoma can compete with the Ranger in one area, it can't go the distance, with the Ranger being stronger. Come on down to Alan Jay Ford in Sebring to see what we have in stock!