Ford Ranger Versus the Competition

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The New 2023 Ranger

The 2023 Ford Ranger

Compare Ford Ranger to the Competition

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Truck	Ford Ranger	Jeep Gladiator	Chevrolet Colorado	Toyota Tacoma	GMC Canyon	Nissan Frontier
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Trims	XL, XLT, Lariat	Sport, Willys, Sport S, Willys Sport, Freedom, Overland, Mojave, Rubicon, High Altitude	WT, LT, Trail Boss, Z71, ZR2	SR, SR5, Trail Special Edition, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, TRD Pro	Elevation, AT4, Denali, AT4X,	S, SV, Midnight Edition, PRO-X
Color Options	9	10	8	10	8	9
Box Lengths	6'	5'	5.1'	5'	5.1'	5', 6.1'
Cab Option	SuperCab, SuperCrew®	Standard	Crew	Double Cab	Crew	King, Crew
Engine	2.3L EcoBoost® Engine	3.6L Pentastar® V6	2.7L Turbo Plus	3.5-liter V6	2.7L Turbo High-Output	3.8-liter V6
Horsepower	270 HP	285 HP	237 HP	278 HP	310 HP	310 HP
Torque	310 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	260 lb-ft	265 lb-ft	430 lb-ft	281 lb-ft
Transmission	SelectShift® 10-Speed Automatic	6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic available	8-Speed automatic	6-Speed ECT-I 6-Speed manual available	8-speed automatic	Responsive 9-Speed Automatic
DriveTrain	4x4*	4x4*	4x4*	4WDemand*	4WD*	4x4*
Towing Capacity	7,500 lbs.*	7,700 lbs.*	6,800 lbs.*	6,400 lbs.*	7,700 lbs.*	6,690 lbs.*
Payload Capacity	1,905 lbs.*	1,710 lbs.*	1,610 lbs.*	1,155 lbs.*	2,190 lbs.*	1,610 lbs.*
Fuel Economy (Hwy/City)	21/26* MPG	16/23* MPG	20/25* MPG	20/23* MPG	20/25* MPG	18/24* MPG
Infotainment	8 in Touchscreen Display*	7 in Touchscreen Display*	11.3 in Touchscreen Display*	8 in Touchscreen Display*	11.3 in Touchscreen Display*	8 in Touchscreen Display
Front Headroom	39.8 in.	42.8 in.	40.3 in.	39.7 in.	40.3 in.	39.9 in.
Front Legroom	43.1 in.	41.2 in.	45.2 in.	42.9 in.	45.2 in.	42.3 in.
Rear Headroom	40.4 in.	42.8 in.	38.3 in	38.3 in.	38.3 in.	38.6 in.
Rear Legroom	30.4 in.	38.3 in.	34.7 in.	32.6 in.	34.7 in.	33.2 in.
Base Price	$27,400*	$38,775*	$29,200*	$27,750*	$36,900*	29,370*

Direct 1-to-1 Comparisons

Ford Ranger vs. Jeep Gladiator 

• Carry more of what you need for your adventures with a longer standard bed length on the Ranger.
• It ain't heavy. This bed was made for the big things with better payload capacity than Jeep Gladiator.
• Ford Ranger will save you at the pump with much better Fuel Efficiency than Gladiator.
• Ranger goes head-to-head with Gladiator and emerges with a bigger standard touchscreen at 8 inches.
• Off the line, Ranger would win in a race with more Torque and a 10 speed automatic transmission for smoother easier driving than the standard 6-speed manual on the Jeep Gladiator.
• Ranger comes equipped with more standard amenities and technology and safety features than Gladiator.
• The best win overall is Ford Ranger affordability at over $10,000 less base MSRP.
• Both Gladiator and Ranger come with 3 year/36,000 mile basic warranty and 5 year/60,000 mile Powertrain warranties.

Ford Ranger vs. Chevrolet Colorado

• Ford Ranger is the clear winner when it comes to customization with over more color combinations, more cab options, and a wider variety of available features than the Chevrolet Colorado.
• Ranger will be the first off the line and the first to cross the finish in a drag race against the Colorado with more torque and horsepower.
• Even though the Ranger has better performance specs, it manages a much better EPA rating than Chevy Colorado.
• Ford has the upper hand on safety and security with the available enhanced version of the Ford Co-pilot which includes a larger array of safety features than the competitors.
• The 2023 Ford Ranger is much easier on the wallet with more features and is the clear choice in price comparison.

Ford Ranger vs. Toyota Tacoma

• When compared to the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger offers a better standard warranty with Roadside assistance
• Built Ford Tough is more than a saying. With 7,500 lbs. of Max Towing Capacity and 1,905 lbs. of Max Payload Capacity, Ford Ranger leaves Toyota Tacoma in the dust.
• Not only does Ranger have more horsepower and torque, but it also manages a better fuel economy than Tacoma.
• Ford delivers a better standard sound system experience with six more speakers distributed about the cabin of the Toyota.
• Spacious cabin measurements pared with luxurious interiors make the F-150 the obvious choice in comfort.
• Once again, Ford F-150 saves your funds with affordability and value in a better fuel economy and base price.

Ford Ranger vs. GMC Canyon

• Bring more of what you need for your adventures with a longer standard bed length on the Ranger.
• Ford Ranger is the clear winner when it comes to customization with over more color combinations, more cab options, and a wider variety of available features than the GMC Canyon.
• These two trucks were made for off-roaders and both offer special packages dedicated to the lifestyle.
• Ranger comes with better standard safety and tech options than Canyon.
• The more affordable option would be to choose Ford with its outstanding fuel efficiency and competitive base MSRP.

Ford Ranger vs. Nissan Frontier

• Ford Ranger received a better EPA gas mileage rating when compared to the Nissan Frontier.
• Your rear passengers will thank you for choosing the Ford Ranger with better headroom and legroom for those in the rear seat. Get a smooth, enjoyable ride, even with the kids in tow.
• The clear winner in a towing match would be the Ford Ranger.
• Payload Capacity also goes to Ranger for the ability to carry more wherever you go.
• The Ford Ranger earned a higher safety rating than the Nissan Frontier, making it a better choice for piece of mind.
• Ford Ranger offers more available features, better value, and best affordability compared to Nissan Frontier.

*Some features are available on select models. See Dealer for Details.
*Prices and colors may vary by model. Not all Color Options are available on all vehicles.
*EPA ratings may vary by model and engine selection. Any MPG listed is based on model year EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, battery pack age/condition (hybrid only) and other factors.
*MSRP 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.