It's not the same at all. There are Tradesmans of today with more safety, convenience and comfort features in them than your 2012. Your trusted steed doesn't have near the tech and safety that the new ones do.
Mine has 5 cameras with 360 view, front rear and side sonar, crash mitigation system, Harmon Kardan 19 speaker system, adaptable cruise control, premium leather heated and cooled front seats, heated steering wheel and rear seats, digital rear view mirror, power folding side mirrors, power mirror glass on both the main and spot glass, multiple trailer profiles stored into the 12 color touch screen interface, power automatically deployed side steps, remote deployed tailgate latch, soft open tailgate, all LED lighting, headlights that turn as you do into curves, stronger engine and stronger frame. The trucks are getting close to being autonomous, the safety integrated into especially the higher end trucks is fantastic.
You paid $54k with none of today's tech or safety, I paid $78 with the whole enchiladas.
2012 - 2022 is apples to oranges comparison.