2021 Toyota Tacoma vs 2021 Honda Ridgeline

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2021 Toyota Tacoma vs 2021 Honda Ridgeline | Mesa AZ


Drivers who opt for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma will have six standard trim levels to choose from – SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited and TRD Pro – with a more affordable price tag than its Honda competitor. To complement an already impressive lineup, the Toyota Tacoma will feature Trail Edition and Nightshade Special Edition entries. Access Cab and Double Cab options make the Toyota Tacoma a more versatile option than the Honda Ridgeline – which is available in a single cab design. The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is built on an SUV platform and will be available in four trim levels – Sport, RTL, RTL-E and Black Edition.



2021 Toyota Tacoma

VS

2021 Honda Ridgeline

$26,150
Base MSRP
$35,500
278-Horsepower 3.5-Liter V-6
Engine
280-Horsepower 3.5-Liter V-6
6,800/1,440 Pounds
Towing/Payload Capacity
5,000/1,580 Pounds
4Wdemand Part-Time 4WD
4WD or AWD
i-VTM4® AWD

Differences Between the 2021 Toyota Tacoma and the 2021 Honda Ridgeline

Where power, performance and towing are concerned, the Toyota Tacoma will outperform its competition in this 2021 Toyota Tacoma vs 2021 Honda Ridgeline comparison. Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks feature a pair of engine options – a 159-horsepower 2.7-liter four-cylinder and a 278-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine – that are paired with a six-speed automatic or available six-speed manual transmission. Tacoma models equipped for towing will handle an impressive 6,800 pounds of cargo with a 1,440-pound maximum payload.


The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is powered by a standard 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine that is married to a nine-speed automatic transmission. Mesa-area drivers interested in towing power may find that the Honda Ridgeline falls short with a 5,000-pound maximum towing capacity. When it comes to off-road performance, the Toyota Tacoma with 4WDemand Part-Time 4WD, Multi-Terrain Select and CRAWL Control will outperform the all-wheel drive Honda Ridgeline at every twist and turn of the trail.


Technology is an added asset of the 2021 Toyota Tacoma that will make it stand out from its Honda Ridgeline competitor. Toyota Tacoma entries come standard with a 7-inch Toyota Entune™ 3.0 touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, onboard Wi-Fi Connect and a suite of Toyota Safety Sense™ systems to help protect you and your family. Additional highlights of the Toyota Tacoma spec sheet include an 8-inch Toyota Entune™ touchscreen display, leather interior, heated front seats, a power sunroof, a wireless charging pad and a JBL® stereo system.


Find and test drive a 2021 Toyota Tacoma to fit your lifestyle and budget today at Earnhardt Toyota!


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