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Is the 2020 Toyota Tacoma a good truck?

Yes.

4 of 7checks

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

Tacoma +76%-23%+76%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 11 trucks (2020). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2020 Toyota Tacoma
CheckResultNumber
Family carNo0 of 3 parts
First carYes4 of 5 parts
CommuterYes$132 vs $142 a month
SeniorsYes2 of 3 parts
Off-roadYes9.4 in, top 11%
TruckNoTop half on 1 of 3
Worth the moneyNo76% above predicted
Good buyNot enough dataN/A

Is the Tacoma a good family car?

No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.

Family car check, 2020 Toyota Tacoma
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats4 seats5 or moreN/ANo
Rear legroom32.6 inMedian 35.8 in13No
Rear headroom38.3 inMedian 38.7 in13No
Cargo behind the last rowN/AN/AN/ANo data

Is the Tacoma a good first car?

Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2020 Toyota Tacoma
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$26,050Median $28,50013Yes
Horsepower159 hp200 hp to 309 hp14No
Length212.3 inMedian 217.1 in13Yes
Turning circle40.6 ftMedian 44.4 ft13Yes
Fuel cost per mile15.2 centsMedian 16.4 cents14Yes

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the Tacoma a good commuter car?

Yes. $132 a month to commute. Class median $142.

Miles a month
867
This car
$132
Median of 14 trucks
$142
Highway mpg
23 mpg, top 47% of 13

Is the Tacoma a good car for seniors?

Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2020 Toyota Tacoma
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height9.4 in clearance, 70.5 in tall8.4 to 9.7 in clearance, 70.5 to 75.6 in tall13Yes
Front headroom39.7 inMedian 40.9 in13No
Turning circle40.6 ftMedian 44.4 ft13Yes

Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.

Is the Tacoma a good off-road vehicle?

Yes. 9.4 in clearance. Top 11% of 125 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
4WD SR Access Cab 6' Bed I4 AT, 9.4 in
Cohort
125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the Tacoma a good truck?

No. Top half on 1 of 3 measures.

2020 Toyota Tacoma among pickups
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Towing per $1,000134 lbTop 85%13No
Rear legroom32.6 inTop 77%13No
Fuel cost per mile15.2 centsTop 43%14Yes

Each measure passes in the top half of pickups.

Is the Tacoma worth the money?

No. Priced 76% above cars like it.

Price, SR Access Cab 6' Bed I4 AT RWD
$26,050
Predicted price
$14,812
Gap
+$11,238 (+76%)
Model error
16% median, 291 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the Tacoma a good buy?

Not enough data.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

Your prices, use and trim may differ.

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