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TOTO Drake vs Aurora

Drake is a conventional two-piece range starting at $482, with an exposed trapway and 14 models to choose from.

Aurora is a skirted one-piece starting at $1,241, with no tank seam and a 1.0 GPF option.

Toto Drake vs Toto Aurora


What is the difference between TOTO Drake and Aurora?

TOTO Drake and Aurora both use CEFIONTECT glaze at universal ADA height but differ in construction and price. Drake is a 14-model two-piece range with an exposed trapway starting at $482. Aurora is a four-model skirted one-piece range starting at $1,241, with no tank seam, the INTEGRAVITY flush system and a 1G version at 1.0 gallons per flush.

Drake
Two-piece, from $482
Aurora
Skirted one-piece, $1,241
Lowest flush
1.28 vs 1.0 GPF
Models
14 vs 4

What does each line offer?

TOTO Drake spans 14 models from $482 to $1,788. TOTO Aurora spans 4 models from $1,241 to $1,899.

TOTO Drake$482 – $1,788
14 models · two-piece only

TOTO's workhorse two-piece line and the cheapest way into the brand. Not skirted, but by far the widest choice.

TOTO Drake suits you if…
  • You want the lowest price
  • You are replacing a two-piece
  • You want 1.6 GPF or a round bowl
Browse all Drake toilets
TOTO Aurora$1,241 – $1,899
4 models · one-piece · INTEGRAVITY flush

A four-model one-piece range using TOTO's INTEGRAVITY flush system. Washlet versions let you pick the seat tier at checkout.

TOTO Aurora suits you if…
  • You want a seamless one-piece
  • You want a 1.0 GPF flush
  • You want nothing to clean around
Browse all Aurora toilets

How do TOTO Drake and Aurora compare?

Both use CEFIONTECT glaze at universal ADA height. Range, construction and flush are where they differ.

How do TOTO Drake and Aurora compare?
  TOTO Drake TOTO Aurora
Trapway Exposed Skirted, concealed
Models in stock 14 4
Construction Two-piece only One-piece only
Sold without washlet Yes Yes
Flush system TORNADO FLUSH INTEGRAVITY with Tornado Flush
Flush volumes 1.28 and 1.6 GPF 1.0 and 1.28 GPF
CEFIONTECT glaze Yes Yes
Seat height Universal, ADA Universal, ADA
Price range $482 – $1,788 $1,241 – $1,899

Is TOTO Drake more expensive than Aurora?

Compare the cheapest model at each washlet tier rather than the headline price.

Is TOTO Drake more expensive than Aurora?
  TOTO Drake TOTO Aurora
Toilet only $482 $1,241
With S2 washlet $938 Not available
With S5 washlet $1,075 Not available
With S7 washlet $1,590 Not available
With S7A washlet $1,715 Not available
Washlet, tier chosen at checkout Not available $1,585

Which Drake or Aurora model should you buy?

Common situations and the model that fits each, or browse the full Drake and Aurora ranges.

TOTO Drake Two Piece Toilet - White toilet on a white background
LOWEST PRICE
Drake Two-Piece
$482.19
The cheapest TOTO floor-standing toilet at $482.
TOTO Aurora One-Piece Toilet - 1.28 GPF - White toilet on a white background
SEAMLESS ONE-PIECE
Aurora One-Piece
$1,241.00 $1,772.00
Skirted one-piece with no tank seam to clean around.
TOTO Aurora 1G One-Piece Toilet - 1.0 GPF - White toilet on a white background
LOWEST WATER USE
Aurora 1G One-Piece
$1,255.00 $1,792.00
1.0 gallons per flush, the lowest of the two lines.
TOTO Drake WASHLET+ S5 Two-Piece Toilet - 1.28 GPF - White toilet on a white background
BEST VALUE WASHLET
Drake WASHLET+ S5
$1,075.39 $1,419.00
Tankless warm water and a heated seat for under $1,100.

Should you choose TOTO Drake or Aurora?

The gap here is construction and price rather than performance. Both use CEFIONTECT glaze and both sit at universal ADA height.

Drake is a two-piece with an exposed trapway, starting at $482. Aurora is a skirted one-piece with no tank seam and no visible trapway, starting at $1,241.

That is roughly $759 for a cleaner shape. On a toilet you will keep for fifteen years it is not an unreasonable premium, but it buys appearance and easier cleaning rather than a better flush.

Aurora also offers a 1G model at 1.0 gallons per flush, the lowest of the two. Drake goes down to 1.28 GPF and also offers 1.6 GPF versions for long drain runs.

Drake has far more choice: 14 models against four, including a round bowl for tight rooms and both high-profile and universal height versions.

Choose Drake if the bathroom is functional or the budget is tight. Choose Aurora if the toilet is visible and you would rather not clean around a tank seam and an exposed trapway.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Drake is a two-piece range with an exposed trapway starting at $482. Aurora is a skirted one-piece with no tank seam starting at $1,241, using the INTEGRAVITY flush system with a 1.0 GPF option. Both use CEFIONTECT glaze.

  • Yes, considerably. A bare Drake is $482 against $1,241 for a bare Aurora, a difference of about $759.

  • Aurora. Its 1G models flush at 1.0 gallons. Drake goes down to 1.28 GPF and also offers 1.6 GPF models.

  • Aurora. A skirted one-piece has no seam between tank and bowl and no exposed trapway, removing the two hardest areas to reach on a two-piece.

  • No. Every Drake is a two-piece. Aurora is one-piece only.

  • Drake. Fourteen models against four, including a round bowl and 1.6 GPF versions.

  • TOTO's gravity-assisted flush engineering used on the Aurora, working with Tornado Flush nozzles. Drake uses standard TORNADO FLUSH.

  • Yes. Both are available as WASHLET+ models with the supply line and power cord concealed.

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