2019 Ram 1500 vs. 2019 Toyota Tundra
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Ram 1500 and 2019 Toyota Tundra 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 2019 Ram 1500 and the 2019 Toyota Tundra.
In comparing the 2019 Ram 1500's and the 2019 Toyota Tundra's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Ram 1500 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2019 Toyota Tundra has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Ram 1500's and the 2019 Toyota Tundra's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Toyota Tundra is a better car than the 2019 Ram 1500.
Pricing: A used 2019 Ram 1500 ranges from $24,944 to $42,901 while a used 2019 Toyota Tundra is priced between $27,320 to $47,064.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Ram 1500 loses 41.3 percent of its value and the 2019 Toyota Tundra loses 26.3 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Toyota Tundra retains 15 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Ram 1500.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ram 1500 is 8.6 out of 10 while the Toyota Tundra's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Ram 1500 being ranked 3 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks and the Toyota Tundra being ranked 2 out of 11.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ram 1500 is 8.5 out of 10. For the Toyota Tundra the reliability rating is 9.3 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Tundra a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ram 1500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Ram 1500’s base engine makes 305 horsepower, and the 2019 Toyota Tundra base engine makes 310 horsepower. The 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 575 miles. The Tundra is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 502 miles. This gives the 2019 Ram 1500 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Toyota Tundra. Both models use regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The 2019 Ram 1500 is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration, and the 2019 Toyota Tundra is available in a Crew Cab configuration. The 2019 Ram 1500 offers bed lengths of 67.4 and 76.3 inches, and the 2019 Toyota Tundra offers bed lengths of 66.7, 78.7, 97.6 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2019 Ram 1500 has higher safety ratings than the 2019 Toyota Tundra, with an average rating of 4.73 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.21 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$32,045
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$31,070
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$27,645 - $35,100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$31,670
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$31,070
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$27,645 - $35,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$33,127
Price Range:
$24,944 - $42,901
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$32,234
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$25,300 - $39,290
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$37,428
Price Range:
$27,320 - $47,064
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$32,234
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$25,300 - $39,290
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
481
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
81,225
# Good or Great Deals:
174
Ram 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.5 / 10
Toyota Tundra Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Ram 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
7.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.3 - 9.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
46.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Toyota Tundra
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
7.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.3 - 9.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
93.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
30.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 30.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 30.3
Ram 1500 Rankings
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11 out of / 11Toyota Tundra Rankings
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10 out of / 11Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
66.7 inches, 78.7 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2019 Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, HFE, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, Limited, Rebel, Tradesman
2019 Toyota Tundra Trim Levels
1794 Edition, Limited, Platinum, SR, SR5, TRD Pro
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.73 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.21 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
305 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6640 lbs
Max Payload:
1910 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
327 foot-lbs @ 3400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6800 lbs
Max Payload:
1600 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
460 / 575 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 502 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
117.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4891 lbs
Width:
82.1 inches
Height:
77.6 inches
Length:
228.9 inches
Wheelbase:
140.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5100 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
76 inches
Length:
228.9 inches
Wheelbase:
145.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
275/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P255/70R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Blue Streak Pearl Coat / Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Rugged Brown Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Black Forest Green Pearl Coat
Red
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Not available
White
Super White
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Diesel Gray/Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Graphite