2026 Ford F150 vs. 2026 Toyota Tundra

Kelley Blue Book says the Ford F-150's resale value is about average for a full-size truck, while the Toyota Tundra wins the Best Resale Value Award for its class and has the third-best resale value of any new vehicle on the market, with the Tundra's available i-FORCE MAX hybrid V6 making 437 hp and 583 lb-ft, a little more than the F-150's PowerBoost hybrid, and returning up to 22 mpg combined. Truck Report Geeks says the F-150 offers up to 13,500 lbs of towing capacity and 2,445 lbs of payload versus the Tundra's 12,000 lbs and 1,940 lbs, with the F-150 adding BlueCruise hands-free driving and a 12-inch display against the Tundra's Toyota Safety Sense and premium Capstone interiors, concluding the F-150 delivers broader capability while the Tundra excels in hybrid efficiency and refinement.

Which to choose, and why

The Tundra holds its value better and its hybrid is stronger

Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) says the Ford F-150's resale value is about average for a full-size truck, while the Toyota Tundra wins the Best Resale Value Award for its class and has the third-best resale value of any new vehicle on the market, with the Tundra's available i-FORCE MAX hybrid V6 making 437 hp and 583 lb-ft, a little more than the F-150's PowerBoost hybrid, and returning up to 22 mpg combined.

The F-150 tows and carries more

Truck Report Geeks (opens in a new tab) says the F-150 offers up to 13,500 lbs of towing capacity and 2,445 lbs of payload versus the Tundra's 12,000 lbs and 1,940 lbs, with the F-150 adding BlueCruise hands-free driving and a 12-inch display against the Tundra's Toyota Safety Sense and premium Capstone interiors, concluding the F-150 delivers broader capability while the Tundra excels in hybrid efficiency and refinement.

Questions buyers ask

Which has better resale value, the Ford F-150 or Toyota Tundra?

Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) says the Tundra, which wins the Best Resale Value Award for its class.

Which can tow more, the Ford F-150 or Toyota Tundra?

Truck Report Geeks (opens in a new tab) says the F-150, up to 13,500 lbs versus the Tundra's 12,000 lbs.

Side-by-side matrix

The published fields that can change the decision.

Ford F150: 12 records · Toyota Tundra: 12 records.

Decision field	Ford F150	Toyota Tundra
Exact EPA records	12	12
Model / option labels	7	10
Drive layouts	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Engines / propulsion	2.7L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI, 3.5L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI, 3.5L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, 5.2L 8-cyl, 5L 8-cyl SIDI & PFI	3.4L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI, 3.4L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI; 3-mode, 3.4L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI; Hybrid
Transmissions	Automatic (S10)	Automatic (S10)
Fuel types	Premium, Regular	Premium, Regular
EPA classes	Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD	Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Combined efficiency	12–24 MPG/MPGe	19–22 MPG/MPGe
Electric range	Not listed	Not listed
Annual fuel / energy estimate	$2700–6650 per year	$2950–4200 per year

Head to head

Ford F150 vs. Toyota Tundra: size, power, capability and price.

Measure	Ford F150	Toyota Tundra
Starting price (KBB base)	$40,085	$43,355
Top trim price (KBB base)	$113,725	$82,895
Horsepower	325-720 hp	348-437 hp
Torque	400-640 lb-ft	405-583 lb-ft
Curb weight	4,655-4,895 lb	5,380-6,185 lb
Length	209.4-243.9 in	233.6-252.5 in
Wheelbase	122.8-157 in	145.7-164.6 in
Towing capacity	7,500-13,500 lb	8,300-11,200 lb
Seating	3-6 seats	5 seats
Basic warranty	3 years	3 years

Figures are ranges across each model’s trims from Kelley Blue Book records (2026 model year); prices are KBB base prices.

The Ford F150 starts $3,270 lower: $40,085 against $43,355 before options and fees.
On peak horsepower, the Ford F150 leads: 720 hp against 437 hp.
On peak torque, the Ford F150 leads: 640 lb-ft against 583 lb-ft.
The Ford F150 is lighter, comparing lightest trims: 4,655 lb against 5,380 lb.
On length, the Toyota Tundra leads: 252.5 in against 243.9 in.
On wheelbase, the Toyota Tundra leads: 164.6 in against 157 in.
On maximum towing capacity, the Ford F150 leads: 13,500 lb against 11,200 lb.
On seating capacity, the Ford F150 leads: 6 seats against 5 seats.
Both list the same basic warranty: 3 years.

Background on each vehicle

What public sources say about the Ford F150 and the Toyota Tundra.

2026 Ford F150

The Ford F-Series is a series of light-duty trucks marketed and manufactured by the Ford Motor Company since model year 1948 as a range of full-size pickup trucks—positioned between Ford's Ranger and Super Duty pickup trucks. Alongside the F-150 (introduced in 1975), the F-Series also includes the Super Duty series (introduced in 1999), which includes the heavier-duty F-250 through F-450 pickups, F-450/F-550 chassis cabs, and F-600/F-650/F-750 Class 6–8 commercial trucks.

Recalls and problems: 2026 recall In June 2026 Ford issued a recall order of over 741,000 vehicles, including the F-150, in the U.S. due to a transmission issue that may damage the park system.

Source: Ford F-Series (Wikipedia)

Recent recalls (21 campaigns across the latest model years)

September 2026, Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles. Incorrect rear axle tail bearings may have been installed, which can result in rear wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation. Consequence: Rear wheel lock-up can result in a loss of vehicle control. Driveshaft separation can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle rollaway if the vehicle is parked…
September 2026, Suspension:Rear. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 F-150 vehicles.The stabilizer rod fasteners may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing, which can allow the rod to shift out of position. Consequence: A misaligned stabilizer rod can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, which can increase the risk of a crash.
September 2026, Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2027 F-150 vehicles. The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving. Consequence: A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel leak can cause an engine stall or increase the risk of a…

2026 Toyota Tundra

The Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup truck manufactured in the United States by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota since May 1999. The Tundra was the second full-size pickup to be built by a Japanese manufacturer (the first was the Toyota T100), but the Tundra was the first full-size pickup from a Japanese manufacturer to be built in North America.

Source: Toyota Tundra (Wikipedia)

NHTSA rated the 2025 Toyota Tundra overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.

Recent recalls (12 campaigns across the latest model years)

September 2026, Equipment:Other:Labels. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these… Consequence: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
July 2026, Equipment:Other:Labels. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling one 2026 Tundra truck. The current load carrying capacity modification label is incorrect. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Consequence: An incorrect load carrying capacity modification label may lead to improper loading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
May 2026, Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Tundra vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause a main bearing to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss… Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Owners filed 132 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota Tundra, most often about engine (45), power train (35), fuel/propulsion system (26).

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Comparison answer desk

13 answers for this exact pairing.

Q01Which is more efficient: the 2026 Ford F150 or the 2026 Toyota Tundra?

Efficiency

The 2026 Toyota Tundra lists the higher combined-efficiency midpoint in this snapshot (20.5 vs. the 2026 Ford F150's 18 MPG/MPGe).