Here are the Ford advantages that Ranger has over the vehicles you've selected.
 

Ford Advantage  Where you see a Ford oval in the chart below, you have a Ford advantage. Click on the oval to get an explanation.
2009 RANGER REGULAR CAB 4X2
2009 FORD 
RANGER REGULAR CAB 4X2
112-in. WB XL Styleside

2009 TACOMA 4X4
2009 TOYOTA 
TACOMA 4X4
Access Cab V6 Automatic

2009 COLORADO EXTENDED CAB 4WD
2009 CHEVROLET 
COLORADO EXTENDED CAB 4WD
LT1

2009 DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 4X4
2009 DODGE 
DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB 4X4
TRX

PRICE
112-in. WB XL Styleside
Access Cab V6 AutomaticLT1TRX
Base Price MSRP*
Ford Advantage
$16,395
$25,475$23,505$29,985
Destination Charge
Ford Advantage
$720
$800$780$740
Comparably Equipped Price
Ford Advantage
$17,115
$26,275$24,285$31,365
INTERIOR
112-in. WB XL Styleside
Access Cab V6 AutomaticLT1TRX
PERFORMANCE
112-in. WB XL Styleside
Access Cab V6 AutomaticLT1TRX
Turning Diameter (Left)
Ford Advantage
37.7
40.744.344.0
Turning Diameter (Right)
Ford Advantage
37.7
40.744.344.0
EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATE
112-in. WB XL Styleside
Access Cab V6 AutomaticLT1TRX
Fuel Economy City (mpg)
Ford Advantage
21
161814
Fuel Economy Highway (mpg)
Ford Advantage
26
202418
Combined Fuel Economy (mpg)
Ford Advantage
23
182015
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, CAPACITIES
112-in. WB XL Styleside
Access Cab V6 AutomaticLT1TRX
Front Leg Room (in.)
Ford Advantage
42.4
41.742.241.9
Height (in.)
Ford Advantage
66.2
69.967.668.6

Certain specifications, prices and equipment data have been provided under license from R. L. Polk & Co. ("Polk"). © 2009 R. L. Polk & Co.. All Rights Reserved. This information is supplied for personal use only and may not be used for any commercial purpose whatsoever without the express written consent of R. L. Polk & Co. Polk makes no guarantee or warranty, either express or implied, including without limitation any warranty of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose, with respect to the data presented here. All specifications, prices and equipment are subject to change without notice.