Being less expensive to maintain doesn’t mean a truck is better suited for work. The full-size truck with the lowest maintenance costs also has the weakest towing capacity, providing an interesting choice. Do you go for the 2024 Toyota Tundra for its affordability or a truck that can do more? 

The 2024 Toyota Tundra has the lowest maintenance costs 

Toyota has had a reputation for reliability for decades, so it’s not exactly surprising to learn that the 2024 Toyota Tundra has the lowest maintenance costs. 

According to CarEdge, it only costs about $1,916 to maintain a Tundra for five years. It costs roughly $6,738 to maintain a Tundra truck for over 10 years. The average full-size truck takes about $10,000 to maintain for 10 years. 

The Ford F-150 costs $2,718 for maintenance over five years and $10,245 for 10 years. The Chevy Silverado rings in at $2,467 for five years of maintenance and $10,003 for 10 years. 

Now, brace yourself, because the Ram 1500 is expensive with a cost of $4,537 for five years of maintenance and $17,677 for 10. 

When properly equipped, the 2024 Tundra can tow up to 12,000 lbs and carry a payload of up to 1,940 lbs. These are respectable figures, but they’re lower than the competition’s. 

The 2023 Ford F-150 can tow up to 13,500 lbs and carry a payload of up to 3,315 lbs. The 2023 F-150 can tow up to 14,000 lbs. 

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado can tow up to 13,300 lbs and carry a payload of up to 2,260 lbs. Last but not least, the 2024 Ram 1500 can tow up to 12,750 lbs and a payload of up to 2,321 lbs. 

Along with having the lowest maintenance costs, the Tundra also has the lowest towing capacity. The F-150 can tow an extra 1,500 lbs in comparison. Is saving with lower maintenance costs worth giving up some towing power?