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Year after year, the Ford F-150 is the pickup to beat in the light-duty segment—but can the 2023 Toyota Tundra put up a fight? Our money is still on the F-150, which delivers higher towing and payload capacities, superior off-road capability with the Raptor trim level, and more amenities—all for a lower starting price. Our head-to-head Ford F-150 vs. Toyota Tundra comparison has the details. And once you’re done reading? Apply for financing to take the next step!
If your Friendswood and Pearland job sites require regular towing of loads weighing 10,000 pounds or more, you’ll want to compare the upper limit of the Toyota Tundra vs. Ford F-150 towing capability. The 2022 F-150 and the 2022 Tundra were close competitors in this regard, but the 2023 F-150 pulls ahead with a 14,000-pound maximum. That’s 2,000 pounds more than you can tow with the Tundra! You can also haul more in the F-150 bed, thanks to a payload capacity of 3,250 pounds (versus 1,940 pounds for the Tundra).
Off-road capability is still a fairly new frontier for pickup trucks—and few can rival the Ford-F-150 Raptor, which features specialized all-terrain upgrades like heavy-duty FOX® shocks and a Torque-On-Demand® transfer case. The Tundra is also available in an off-road configuration, the TRD Pro—but it doesn’t bring quite as much to the table as the Raptor. Highlights for the Raptor include:
You need your pickup to work hard on the job, but it should also keep you comfortable when you’re off the clock in Manvel. Compare the F-150 vs. Tundra interiors, and you’ll find several key features that are available on the F-150 but not the Tundra:
To continue your Toyota Tundra vs. Ford F-150 comparison, be sure to check out our Ford research guides to recent-year F-150 towing capacity and more. Whether you opt for a new or used F-150, the team at Ron Carter Ford in Alvin is here to help you find a leasing or financing solution that meets your needs. Stop by our Alvin dealership to learn more today!
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