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Mazda B2300 vs Toyota Tacoma

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2009 Mazda B2300

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2026 Toyota Tacoma

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Overview

SpecMazda B2300B2300Toyota TacomaSR
Selected trimB2300SR
Body styleTruck (Regular Cab)Truck (Xtracab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission5-speed manual8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20092026

Pricing & market

SpecMazda B2300B2300Toyota TacomaSR
MSRP$16,060 (best)$32,145
Lowest listing price—$7,049 (best)
Median listing price—$27,542 (best)
Highest listing price—$39,282 (best)
For sale now021 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecMazda B2300B2300Toyota TacomaSR
Combined MPG23 MPG23 MPG
City MPG21 MPG (best)20 MPG
Highway MPG26 MPG26 MPG
Fuel tank16.5 gal18.2 gal (best)

Performance

SpecMazda B2300B2300Toyota TacomaSR
Horsepower143 hp228 hp (best)
Torque154 lb-ft243 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2.3 L2.4 L (best)
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecMazda B2300B2300Toyota TacomaSR
Seating3 seats (best)2 seats
Doors22
Towing capacity2,260 lbs3,500 lbs (best)
Payload1,200 lbs1,460 lbs (best)
Curb weight2,999 lbs (best)4,145 lbs
Ground clearance6.7 in10.5 in (best)
Wheelbase111.6 in131.9 in (best)
Length187.5 in213 in (best)
Width69.4 in76.9 in (best)
Height64.9 in74 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecMazda B2300B2300Toyota TacomaSR
Rollover—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimMazda B2300Toyota Tacoma
1

B2300

$16,060 MSRP(Currently comparing)

SR

$32,145 MSRP(Currently comparing)

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SR

$33,805 MSRP

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SR

$35,345 MSRP

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SR

$37,005 MSRP

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SR

$37,005 MSRP

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SR5

$36,235 MSRP

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SR5

$37,305 MSRP

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SR5

$37,805 MSRP

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SR5

$39,435 MSRP

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SR5

$40,505 MSRP

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SR5

$41,005 MSRP

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TRD PreRunner

$38,735 MSRP

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TRD Sport

$40,015 MSRP

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TRD Sport

$40,515 MSRP

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TRD Sport

$42,415 MSRP

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TRD Sport

$43,215 MSRP

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TRD Sport

$43,715 MSRP

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TRD Sport

$46,935 MSRP

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TRD Off-Road

$42,415 MSRP

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TRD Off-Road

$43,515 MSRP

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TRD Off-Road

$44,015 MSRP

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TRD Off-Road

$47,235 MSRP

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Limited

$53,170 MSRP

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Limited

$56,495 MSRP

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Trailhunter

$63,350 MSRP

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Trailhunter

$63,850 MSRP

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TRD Pro

$64,350 MSRP

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Mazda B2300 vs Toyota Tacoma FAQ

Which is better: 2009 Mazda B2300 or 2026 Toyota Tacoma?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2009 Mazda B2300 vs 2026 Toyota Tacoma on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2009 Mazda B2300 or 2026 Toyota Tacoma?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Mazda B2300 starts lower at $16,060. Live Toyota Tacoma listings start at $7,049.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2009 Mazda B2300 or 2026 Toyota Tacoma?
The 2009 Mazda B2300 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (16,060).
Which has better horsepower: 2009 Mazda B2300 or 2026 Toyota Tacoma?
The 2026 Toyota Tacoma leads on horsepower in this comparison (326).
Which has better seats: 2009 Mazda B2300 or 2026 Toyota Tacoma?
The 2026 Toyota Tacoma leads on seats in this comparison (5).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2009 Mazda B2300 or 2026 Toyota Tacoma?
The 2026 Toyota Tacoma leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (6,500).