Toyota Tacoma, is the price right?

I have always been a huge fan of Toyotas simply because they last and ther resale can't be beat. However, I've been pricing out a access cab 2 wheel drive model, 4 cyl. with auto, AC power locks windows keyless entry. Decent truck. However, the best price I can find is just about $19,000! For a 4 cyl, extneded cab 2 whl drive truck??? The ford Ranger offers more options in the same truck and can be had for about $14,000. Now I know, Ford quality is not comparable to a Toyota and the resale stinks, but ......



Anyhow pickup a new Tacoma with similar options cheaper? Just a few years back, you could get a loaded Tacoma with extended cab for about $15,000. Why so much more just a few years later? The Camry's Corrollas, etc are all still the same?



Also, are you happy with your Tacoma?Toyota Tacoma, is the price right?
with gas prices forget it,,get something more practicalToyota Tacoma, is the price right?
with that i would buy a used one thats only a year or two old with low miles, rather have used than a brand new ford for the same priceToyota Tacoma, is the price right?
I just purchased an 07 toyota tacoma 2wd, access cab, sr5, all weather mats, door sills, automatic, seat covers, etc and i paid $18,300. No trades, cash payment