TOTO Drake Two-Piece Elongated 1.28 GPF Toilet vs Kohler Cimarron Comfort Height Elongated Toilet

Cross-brand comparison of two best-selling residential toilets. The TOTO Drake ($340-380) and Kohler Cimarron ($420-480) both deliver MaP-rated 1,000g performance and 1.28 GPF efficiency. The two real differences: flush mechanism and seat height.

Flush mechanism

The Drake uses TOTO's G-Max flush — a 3-inch flush valve and single siphon-jet design, traditional flapper-based mechanism. Excellent flush performance, but the rubber flapper wears out at year 3-5 and needs $5 replacement.

The Cimarron uses Kohler's AquaPiston canister flush — water enters the bowl from 360° around the canister, no rubber flapper. 10+ year canister lifespan with no replacement service required.

Seat height

The Drake is standard height (15 inches floor-to-seat-top). The Cimarron is comfort-height (16.5 inches). For adults over 50 or anyone with mobility concerns, the 1.5-inch difference is meaningfully easier on knees, hips, and back.

Aesthetics

Both are traditional two-piece silhouettes. The Drake reads slightly more utilitarian; the Cimarron slightly more refined. Both ship White as standard. Side-by-side in a showroom you'd struggle to tell them apart from across the room.

Brand support

Both have extensive US dealer networks. TOTO is heavier in plumbing supply houses and Ferguson. Kohler is heavier in big-box (Home Depot, Lowe's). Warranty service is comparable from both manufacturers.

15-year cost analysis

Drake purchase $360 + 3 flapper replacements ($15) + 1 fill valve service ($12) = $387 total.

Cimarron purchase $440 + $0 maintenance (canister flush) = $440 total.

The Cimarron is $53 more over 15 years but delivers comfort height and skips the maintenance hours.