2026 Jeep Gladiator vs. 2026 Toyota Tacoma

What are you looking for in your next pickup truck? Do you need extra towing strength, plan to go off-roading, want the versatility that a truck bed offers, or all of the above? No matter your reasons for searching for a new truck, we'd love to help you find one that checks all of your boxes. 

We know there's a variety of trucks out there to choose from, and one of our favorites here at Hoover Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Summerville is the new Jeep Gladiator for sale. This versatile truck is always ready for an adventure, whether that involves water fording and rock crawling, completing a list of chores, or simply exploring a new city.

We're here to help you compare the new 2026 Jeep Gladiator for sale near you to one of its competitors: the 2026 Toyota Tacoma for sale. Let's find out how this Jeep truck and Toyota truck compare in the areas of performance, comfort, technology, and price.

Performance, Power & MPG

The 2026 Jeep Gladiator is ready to power up your adventures. Equipped with a 3.6-liter V6 24V VVT engine with Stop/Start and an eight-speed automatic transmission, this rugged SUV boasts 285 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. 

You'll get the same fuel economy no matter which trim level you choose. 2026 Jeep Gladiator MPG is an estimated 17/22/19 (city/highway/combined). When this SUV is properly equipped, Jeep Gladiator towing capacity is 4,500 pounds for the first three trim levels and 7,700 pounds for the rest of the trim levels. 

The 2026 Toyota Tacoma truck for sale gives you two engine options - an i-FORCE 2.4-liter turbocharged engine and an i-FORCE MAX 2.4-liter turbocharged hybrid powertrain - and two transmission options: an eight-speed automatic transmission and a six-speed manual transmission.

The gas engine delivers 228 horsepower and 243 lb.-ft. of torque, 270 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque, or 278 horsepower and 317 lb.-ft. of torque, depending on the trim level and configuration. The hybrid powertrain offers 326 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque or 323 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque, depending on the trim level.

Toyota Tacoma MPG varies across the lineup, ranging from an estimated 18/23/20 MPG (city/highway/combined)* to an estimated 23/24/23 MPG (city/highway/combined).* 2026 Toyota Tacoma towing capacity varies, too. Depending on the trim level and configuration, the Toyota Tacoma can tow 3,500, 5,950, 6,000, 6,300, 6,400, or 6,500 pounds, when properly equipped. 

With its available hybrid powertrain, the 2026 Toyota Tacoma offers more horsepower and torque than the 2026 Jeep Gladiator - however, the Gladiator's horsepower surpasses the horsepower of the Tacoma's non-hybrid engine. Not only that, the Gladiator offers more maximum towing capacity than the Tacoma.

Interior Comfort and Connectivity

Even though the Gladiator is built for some of the toughest driving conditions, its cabin still provides the comfort and convenience you crave. Enjoy plenty of legroom - 41.2 inches in the front and 38.3 inches in the rear - and plenty of storage solutions such as behind-rear-seat storage, door trim panel storage nets, and a rear compartment storage tray, which serve to keep your items organized and secure.

You can enhance comfort with available features like a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, and upgraded seat materials, including leather options. A 12.3-inch touchscreen display comes standard, as does Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. Enjoy the standard eight-speaker audio system, or upgrade to the available Alpine® Premium Audio System with nine speakers.

The Tacoma offers its own set of creature comforts. A heated steering wheel and heated front seats are also available, but you won't have leather seat options. Storage solutions include a lockable rear storage panel with an integrated pegboard plus a lockable deep storage compartment. For legroom, you'll have 41.8 inches in the front and 33.7 inches in the rear - that's significantly less rear legroom than what the Gladiator offers.

A standard 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia display comes standard, but you can upgrade to an available 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia display in some trim levels. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ also come standard, and the standard four-speaker audio system can be upgraded to an available six-speaker audio system or an available 10-speaker JBL® audio system, which includes a JBL® FLEX portable Bluetooth® speaker, subwoofer and amplifier.

Safety & Driver-Assist Technology

Safety is an important consideration for any driver looking for a truck for sale in Summerville. For the Jeep Gladiator, safety features include the following:

• Electronic Trailer Sway Control
• ParkView® Rear Back-Up Camera
• Available Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop
• Available Full-Speed Forward-Collision Warning Plus
• Available Blind-Spot and Cross-Path Detection
• Available ParkSense® Rear Park-Assist System

The Toyota Tacoma provides a strong safety package with Toyota Safety Sense™ and offers other available features as well. Standard Toyota Safety Sense™ features include:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
• Proactive Driving Assist
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
• Automatic High Beams
• Road Sign Assist
• Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control

The safety and driver assistance features in both the Tacoma and Jeep truck for sale can help you feel more confident on the go.

Pricing & Options

Wondering how much these pickup trucks cost? Let's break down pricing by each trim level.

2026 Jeep Gladiator Pricing

• Jeep Gladiator Sport: MSRP starting at $38,830¹
• Jeep Gladiator Sport S: MSRP starting at $42,025¹
• Jeep Gladiator Willys: MSRP starting at $45,230¹
• Jeep Gladiator Rubicon: MSRP starting at $52,000¹
• Jeep Gladiator Mojave: MSRP starting at $53,995¹
• Jeep Gladiator Gladiator Rubicon X: MSRP starting at $59,995¹
• Jeep Gladiator Mojave X: MSRP starting at $59,995¹

2026 Toyota Tacoma Pricing    

• Toyota Tacoma SR: MSRP starting at $32,145² 
• Toyota Tacoma SR5: MSRP starting at $36,235²
• Toyota Tacoma TRD PreRunner: MSRP starting at $38,735²
• Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport: MSRP starting at $40,015²
• Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road: MSRP starting at $42,415²
• Toyota Tacoma Limited: MSRP starting at $53,170²
• Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport i-FORCE MAX: MSRP starting at $46,935²
• Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road i-FORCE MAX: MSRP starting at $47,235²
• Toyota Tacoma Limited i-FORCE MAX: MSRP starting at $56,495²
• Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter: MSRP starting at $63,350²
• Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro: MSRP starting at $64,350²

While the 2026 Jeep Gladiator offers the higher starting price for the base trim level, the 2026 Toyota Tacoma's top trim levels reach the highest starting price point. Ultimately, though, it all comes down to what you're looking for in a truck, as each offers their own unique advantages. 

As an off-road focused truck, the 2026 Jeep Gladiator gives you a variety of options for open-air freedom - something you won't get with the Tacoma. These open-air options include:

• Removable doors
• A fold-down windshield
• Black Freedom Top® three-piece hardtop
• Body-Color Freedom Top® three-piece hardtop
• Zipperless Sunrider® soft top
• Sunrider® for black top

While performance and MPG is consistent across the Gladiator lineup, the Tacoma gives drivers more variety with two engines, two transmissions, and a range of towing capacities and MPG numbers. In addition, you'll have different cab sizes to choose from - XtraCab or Double Cab - and you can pick either a 5-foot or 6-foot truck bed.

See the 2026 Jeep Gladiator in Action at Hoover Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

If you haven't made up your mind whether the 2026 Jeep Gladiator or 2026 Toyota Tacoma for sale near you will suit you best, the next step is to test-drive both models to compare their overall driving experience, from the comfort of the seats to how they handle on the road. The team at Hoover Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Summerville, SC, will be happy to set you up with a Jeep Gladiator test drive today!

If you want more information about the 2026 Jeep Gladiator, feel free to contact us - we'll be happy to answer your questions about this outstanding pickup truck. The team at your Hoover Summerville dealership can also help you explore Jeep Gladiator accessories, which can help you get even more out of your truck.

Our Jeep dealership is conveniently located in Summerville, so no matter where you're from, we invite you to get directions and come see us soon!

*Projected EPA-estimated 20 city/26 highway/23 combined mpg rating for 2026 Tacoma SR 4x2 2.4L i-FORCE automatic; projected EPA-estimated 19 city/24 highway/21 combined mpg rating for 2026 Tacoma SR, SR5 4x4 2.4L i-FORCE automatic; projected EPA-estimated 18 city/23 highway/20 combined mpg rating for 2026 Tacoma SR 4x2, TRD Sport 4x2, TRD Off-Road 4x4 2.4L i-FORCE manual; projected EPA-estimated 21 city/26 highway/23 combined mpg rating for 2026 Tacoma SR5 4x2 2.4L i-FORCE automatic; projected EPA-estimated 20 city/24 highway/22 combined mpg rating for 2026 Tacoma TRD PreRunner, TRD Sport 4x2 2.4L i-FORCE automatic; projected EPA-estimated 19 city/23 highway/21 combined mpg rating for 2026 Tacoma TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road 4x4 2.4L i-FORCE automatic; projected EPA-estimated 19 city/23 highway/21 combined mpg rating for 2026 Tacoma TRD Off-Road 4x4 2.4L i-FORCE automatic; and projected EPA-estimated 20 city/23 highway/21 combined mpg rating for 2026 Tacoma Limited 4x4 2.4L i-FORCE automatic as determined by manufacturer. Projected EPA-estimated 22 city/24 highway/23 combined mpg rating for 2026 Tacoma TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Trailhunter, TRD Pro 4x4 2.4L i-FORCE MAX automatic as determined by manufacturer; projected EPA-estimated 23 city/24 highway/23 combined mpg rating for 2026 Tacoma Limited 4x4 2.4L i-FORCE MAX automatic as determined by manufacturer. EPA estimates not available at time of posting. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle's condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.

¹MSRP excludes destination, taxes, title and registration fees. Starting at price refers to the base model, optional equipment not included. A more expensive model may be shown. Pricing and offers may change at any time without notification. To get full pricing details, see your dealer.

²Base MSRP excludes manufacturer, distributor and dealer options, taxes, title and license and dealer fees and charges. Also excludes the Delivery, Processing and Handling of $1,195 for Cars (Corolla, Corolla HV, Corolla HB, GR Corolla, Camry, Prius, Prius Plug-in Hybrid, Toyota Crown, Mirai, GR86, GR Supra), $1,450 for Entry SUV (Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross HV), $1,450 for Small SUV (RAV4, RAV4 HV, RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid, bZ), $1,495 for Mid SUV/Van (4Runner, 4Runner HV, Highlander, Highlander HV, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander HV, Sienna, Land Cruiser, Toyota Crown Signia), $1,595 for Small Pickup (Tacoma, Tacoma HV), $2,095 for Large Pickup/Large SUV (Tundra, Tundra HV, Sequoia). (Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota's charge for these services is called the "Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee" and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota's overall pricing structure and may be subject to change at any time. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee.) The Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX will be higher. Dealer price will vary.