2023 Ford F-150 vs 2023 Toyota Tundra in Birmingham AL

2023 Ford F-150 Overview

If you’re in the market for a full-size pickup truck, the team at Stivers Ford of Birmingham would like to introduce you to the 2023 Ford F-150. This model continues the 14th F-150 generation introduced with the 2021 model year but arrives with even more ways to personalize it. Those choices begin with six core trim levels, which are the XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum and Limited. A great way to showcase the new Ford F-150 is to compare it to a top competitor. With that in mind, we’re going to break down the 2023 Ford F-150 vs 2023 Toyota Tundra in Birmingham. The Tundra is available to customize in seven core trim levels, which are the SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794, TRD Pro and Capstone.

Exterior - Ford Dealer Serving Birmingham AL

You have three cab options for your F-150 at Stivers Ford of Birmingham: a two-door regular cab, a two-door extended cab that Ford calls its SuperCab and a four-door crew cab that Ford calls its SuperCrew. There are three bed options as well: an 8-foot long bed, a 6.5-foot standard bed and a 5.5-foot short bed. With the regular and extended cabs, you can choose either the standard or long bed, and with the crew cab, you can choose either the standard or short bed. The 2023 Toyota Tundra is available with either a four-door extended cab, which Toyota calls a double cab, or a four-door crew cab, which it calls the CrewMax. Both cabs are available with either a 5.5- or 6.5-foot bed.

Interior - 2023 Ford F-150 in Birmingham AL

For many drivers, the choice of cab for either the 2023 Ford F-150 or 2023 Toyota Tundra is going to come down to passenger capacity and legroom. Ford offers best-in-class front legroom with 43.9 inches, and the Tundra provides 41.2 inches. If you considering the extended cabs, than both vehicles are similar at more than 33 inches, and if you prefer a crew cab, the Ford crew cab is larger overall offering 43.6 inches of second-row legroom compared to 41.6 inches in the Toyota. The Tundra is a five-passenger vehicle. The F-150 is available in three-, five- and six-passenger configurations.

Ford F-150 Mechanical specs

The 2023 Ford F-150 comes standard with a V6 engine that strikes a good balance between performance and fuel economy. The 2023 Toyota Tundra comes standard with a turbocharged V6, which is an option with the F-150 as well for those willing to sacrifice some fuel economy for more performance. Both Ford and Toyota also offer a hybrid powertrain based on the turbocharged V6. Ford also offers some options that you won’t find with the Toyota, including a V8 and a supercharged V8. As for towing, Ford is a class leader at a maximum of 14,000 pounds whereas the Tundra maxes out at 12,000 pounds.