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Hi all,

I know, I know, not another one of these. Apologies for such a "forward" initial post. I had a Tacoma, it was great but we started a family and we needed something bigger. Sold it six years later for $6k less than what I paid OTD. I moved on to a Titan which was also great but it was totaled. I've been in the market for a new full size truck for a couple months. After I bought my truck I haven't really paid attention to the market and would peruse through car/truck magazines in various waiting rooms. I'd always thought the Tundra was tops. So my search was just for which features and options and finding the best price.

Well, I was surprised to read in Edmunds and other industry rags that the the full size pick up market, the domestics are all rated ahead of the Tundra.

In searching for a Tundra, the best price I've been quoted for CM, tow, SR5 is about $36-37K.

While a F150 XLT 5L v8 4x4 that is similarly equipped (some cases a few more features) is $29-30K before any negotiations..etc.

I plan to use the truck as a daily driver with trips to the mountains in the winter. We have a 5,600lbs travel trailer that we use no more than 4 times/year.

I'm sure there are a few of the members here that were in my shoes and decided to get one over the other. As of now, the numbers, features, and interior layout have the Ford ahead.

Maybe I'll get some insight that I haven't thought of.

Thanks,
Nate

ggallant1

This video will make the decision really easy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5BkUvzR10A

Timschnell

I was in the same boat as you. At the end of the day, option for option, the Ford was a better value and I got a much nicer interior as well.

Wanted33

I never tire of watching that Toyota's ***** end wiggle. Of course you should consider the F-150. It's been the best selling truck for many, many years. And well deserved. Drive one, and I think your decision will be made.

www.ford.com build/price will help you with the different styles, and configurations. Good luck.

Zixxer10r

Chances are high that if you were able to tolerate the Tundra and Titan, the F150 is going to flat out blow you away. I owned a Ram 1500 before my '13 F150 and I was so impressed with how the interior is outfitted, and how rock solid the truck's footing is during inclement weather.

Jjayf

Buy the Ford, you won't be disappointed.

ns_redneck

i vote ford. as i am sure most will on this forum. lol

KingRanch4Life

iTrader: (2)

I voted ford as well but lifted Tundras look pretty damn good... There are 3 in my town... But I know I made the right choice with ford..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...ceApNMaVM&NR=1

frunko1

iTrader: (1)

Make sure to test drive an ecoboost while you are looking.

dayday

My decision was easy. I love the look of the F150 more than any other truck. My buddy has a really nice Tacoma but I definitely prefer the F150 because of looks and luxurious feel it has.