2018 Nissan Titan vs. 2018 Ram 1500

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Nissan Titan and 2018 Ram 1500 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Nissan Titan and the 2018 Ram 1500.

When comparing the 2018 Nissan Titan's and the 2018 Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Nissan Titan has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, interior volume and base engine power. The 2018 Ram 1500 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Nissan Titan's and the 2018 Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Nissan Titan is a better car than the 2018 Ram 1500.

Pricing: A used 2018 Nissan Titan ranges from $19,759 to $34,303 while a used 2018 Ram 1500 is priced between $16,995 to $33,999.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Nissan Titan loses 44.2 percent of its value and the 2018 Ram 1500 loses 41.3 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Ram 1500 retains 2.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Nissan Titan.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Titan is 8.2 out of 10 while the Ram 1500's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Nissan Titan being ranked 9 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks and the Ram 1500 being ranked 3 out of 11.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan Titan is 8.9 out of 10. For the Ram 1500 the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Nissan Titan a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ram 1500.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Nissan Titan’s base engine makes 390 horsepower, and the 2018 Ram 1500 base engine makes 305 horsepower. The Titan is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 546 miles. The 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 650 miles.This gives the 2018 Nissan Titan the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 Ram 1500 the advantage in maximum range. The Titan uses regular unleaded, and the 1500 uses e85, regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize trucks, the 2018 Nissan Titan has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and front leg room. The 2018 Ram 1500 has the advantage in the area of front shoulder room.

Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2018 Nissan Titan and the 2018 Ram 1500 are available in Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The 2018 Nissan Titan offers bed lengths of 67, 78.7, and 96 inches, and the 2018 Ram 1500 offers bed lengths of 67.4, 76.3, 98.3 inches.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2018 Ram 1500 has higher safety ratings than the 2018 Nissan Titan, with an average rating of 4.73 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.