every year model truck from every manufacturer is going to have its best thing since sliced breadand worst pos ever made crowds. For me it comes down to does it have a set up that I like? Can I ride comfortably in all seating positions, are the controls in useful places? cab and bed configuration that I want? Once I narrow it down to those features it becomes price, best bang for my buck. I'm always going diesel because I tow heavy,slow steep and hot weather fuel price is irrelevant, diesel is just the proper tool for my needs. mfg is the bottom of the list when it comes to making my pick.