Anyone in the Gettysburg or Shippensburg areas in the market for a new truck is likely to be sizing up the various models available right now. With concerns like capability, technology, and safety features varying from one model to the next, there's a lot to think about. Here at Fitzgerald Toyota of Chambersburg, we think the Toyota Tacoma deserves to be at the top of your list. If you've been considering a new F-150, we suggest having a look at how the Tacoma stacks up head-to-head.
Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Tacoma is a full-size pickup truck available with a choice of four-cylinder and V6 engines. What's more, it has great features. It features Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration and a Wi-Fi hotspot. This truck also features a seven-inch display, USB ports, and offers wireless charging along with a long list of other technical features.
The Toyota Tacoma also has innovative safety features such as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and parking sensors. It also comes with standard cruise control, lane-departure warning, and forward-collision warning.
The Sport and Limited trims are for perfect city-drivers, while the Off-Road and Pro models are tuned for the off-road experience around Waynesboro, PA. Rear-wheel-drive models can haul up to 6,800 pounds, and the four-wheel-drive models can haul up to 6,500 pounds. It gets an EPA-estimated 23 MPG on the highway. The bed of the truck is about six feet.
Ford F-150
The Ford F-150 on the other hand, is a full-size truck available with V6 and V8 engine models. The base F-150 model has a 3.3-liter V6 engine which can tow up to 8,200 pounds. The 3.5-liter V6 model can tow up to 14,000 pounds. It’s a four-door, family-friendly vehicle. The F-150 can be outfitted with many of the same technology features as the Tacoma, but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto aren't available on the base model.
There are standard driver features that accompany the F-150, but the driver-assist suite in Ford Co-Pilot360™ will cost you extra.
Which Is Right For Your Hagerstown, MD Area Lifestyle?
At the end of the day, these are both fine trucks. As a mid-size truck, the Toyota Tacoma is better suited for those who don't need to pull exceptionally heavy trailers regularly. What's more, the Tacoma offers more standard safety and technology features at a lower starting price.
Contact Fitzgerald Toyota of Chambersburg to schedule your test drive in the Toyota Tacoma today!
