Okay, I’m prefacing this post with, I’m looking Hard at 2019 / 2020 Raptors. Not trolling but I do understand where the OP is coming from.
I currently own a 2017 Tundra Platinum- PRO 4x4. ( Platinum with all the TRD Pro parts)
The Tundra gets 13 MPG around town, 17-18 on the highway if I baby it.
The interior lacks amenities, very few charging ports, cubbies, infotainment. Entune is garbage. I upgraded to a Tesla style head unit and love it.
Seats are comfortable and holding up well after 2.5 years of use.
4x4 is okay, it’s gotten me outta a few tough situations. However a good set of Toyo R/T’s and lower psi probably helped more.
TRD PRO suspension is nice not Raptor nice by any measure but definitely a huge improvement over stock.
Build quality. It’s assembled here in the USA in Texas.
Everything feels solid and simplistic, no squeaks, creaks, leaks or rattles since Jan 2017.
It feels heavy compared to any 2017+ raptor.
Steering is numb with little connection to the road. Raptor feels more like a sporty responsive vehicle.
Apart from scheduled oil changes and maintenance no repairs so far.
It’s reliable because it’s a proven/dated design with 98% of the flaws worked out.
It IS definitely behind the times with any of the big 3 trucks in terms of mechanical tech and electronic tech.
A 2020 TRD PRO can’t compete with a 2014 Raptor. It’s still outdated.
It really can’t compete with a 2020 raptor it’s a Fukn’ dinosaur.
Tundra selling points, reliability and resale.
It won’t get you excited and going for late night hooning around town or spontaneous off-roading.
FWIW I’ve driven a 2014 Raptor and a 2018.
I’m just looking for the right deal before pulling the trigger.
