2020 Toyota Tacoma SR5 vs. TRD Sport

When it comes to choosing the right 2020 Toyota Tacoma for driving in Normal or Morton, you need options. When comparing the Tacoma SR5 vs. TRD, it comes down to if you want a solid truck for running errands and occasional hauling, or if you want the power to go off-road. Compare the Tacoma SR5 vs. TRD with Sam Leman Toyota Bloomington to see which is a better fit for your driving needs. 

SR5 vs. TRD Sport: Power

Weighing the Tacoma SR5 vs. TRD on power will depend on which engine you’re looking at. The SR5 starts with a 159-hp four-cylinder as standard compared to the 278-hp V6 of the TRD Sport (but if you want that level of power on the SR5, you just need to upgrade the engine). This is the power you need to cross rugged terrain in rough conditions, on-road and off. What makes the Tacoma SR5 vs. TRD Sport different is their suspension systems, giving the TRD its extra off-road boost.

Both trucks are equipped with coil-spring double-wishbone front suspension and stabilizer bar; leaf spring rear suspension with staggered outboard-mounted gas shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. The TRD Sport also comes with TRD-tuned off-road suspension with Bilstein® shocks.

SR5 vs. TRD Sport: Towing

Both vehicles have incredible towing capabilities thanks to these features: 

• The class-IV towing hitch receiver
• ATF cooler (not available on manual transmission) 
• Engine oil cooler
• Power steering cooler
• 130-amp alternator
• 4- and 7-pin connector with converter
• Trailer-Sway Control (TSC) (V6 only)

The TRD Sport is able to tow as much as 6,800 pounds while the SR5’s towing is capped a 3,500 pounds unless you upgrade the engine.

SR5 vs.TRD Sport: Price and Options

At their base level, the TRD offers a few extra features that merit the $4,920 price difference — particularly the upgraded engine. After the powertrain, the biggest difference in Tacoma SR5 vs. TRD Sport comes in the available packages for each trim level.

The SR5 only has one additional package available — the Convenience Package with keyless remote entry. Here are the packages available on the Tacoma TRD: 

• Advanced Technology
• Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation
• LED headlights
• Premium Package on the double-cab model
• TRD Premium Off-Road Package
• Technology Package

Choose Your Toyota Tacoma at Sam Leman Toyota Bloomington!

Compare the Toyota Tacoma SR5 vs. TRD side-by-side and determine which one best suits your driving needs, then explore the available inventory at Sam Leman Toyota Bloomington right at home online. Check with our finance department for an excellent deal on your favorite Tacoma. Give us a call if you have any questions!