Payload and towing will depend on configuration and options. My RST has a crew cab, 6.5 bed, 6.2, 10 speed, max tow. Trailering capacity is 11,900 and payload is 1806. It has the fancy tailgate and moonroof so that's eating up some payload. A couple options that I could do without but its what was available. Coming from a Lariat Ultimate to an RST I do miss some of the creature comforts, but all that comes with a cost. I guess it depends on what you are used to and what options are important.