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Chevrolet Silverado 3500hd vs Toyota Tacoma — Depreciation Comparison

Chevrolet Silverado 3500hd vs Toyota Tacoma: 5-year value retention (62% vs 76%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Toyota Tacoma holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Toyota Tacoma comes out ahead, holding about 76% of its value versus 62% for the Chevrolet Silverado 3500hd. Over the first five years the Toyota Tacoma loses roughly $7,919 while the Chevrolet Silverado 3500hd loses about $14,669 — a gap near $6,750.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Toyota Tacoma sheds about 11% in year one versus 10% for the Chevrolet Silverado 3500hd. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.