2020 Toyota Tundra vs. 2021 Toyota Tundra
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Toyota Tundra and 2021 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 2020 Toyota Tundra and the 2021 Toyota Tundra.
When comparing the 2020 Toyota Tundra's and the 2021 Toyota Tundra's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Toyota Tundra has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2020 Toyota Tundra and 2021 Toyota Tundra have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Toyota Tundra's and the 2021 Toyota Tundra's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Toyota Tundra is a better car than the 2021 Toyota Tundra.
Pricing: A used 2020 Toyota Tundra ranges from $30,497 to $49,585 while a used 2021 Toyota Tundra is priced between $32,995 to $52,211.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2020 Toyota Tundra and the 2021 Toyota Tundra both lose 26.3 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Tundra is 8.8 out of 10. Toyota Tundra is ranked 2 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Toyota Tundra is 9.3 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2020 Toyota Tundra and the 2021 Toyota Tundra makes 381 horsepower. Both the Tundra and the Tundra are rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 475 and 449 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2020 Toyota Tundra and the 2021 Toyota Tundra are available in Crew Cab configuration. Both the 2020 Toyota Tundra and the 2021 Toyota Tundra offer bed lengths of 66.7, 78.7, and 97.6 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Tundra has an average safety rating of 4.21 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$33,575
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$32,692
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$28,200 - $44,580
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$34,125
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$33,666
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$29,290 - $45,430
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$40,439
Price Range:
$30,497 - $49,585
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$36,220
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$28,148 - $41,515
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
429
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
67,756
# Good or Great Deals:
94
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$42,385
Price Range:
$32,995 - $52,211
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$38,981
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$28,911 - $43,934
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
637
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
52,747
# Good or Great Deals:
188
Toyota Tundra Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
8.2 / 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 2020 Toyota Tundra
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
8.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
7.3 - 10.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
93.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota Tundra
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
8.3 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
93.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.7 - 13.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
4.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.8 - 23.8
Toyota Tundra Rankings
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Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
66.7 inches, 78.7 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
66.7 inches, 78.7 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 Toyota Tundra Trim Levels
Limited, Platinum, SR, SR5, TRD Pro, 1794 Edition
2021 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:
2 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
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
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:
381 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
401 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
10200 lbs
Max Payload:
1730 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
381 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
401 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
10200 lbs
Max Payload:
1730 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 18 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 475 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 17 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 449 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
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:
5170 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
76 inches
Length:
228.9 inches
Wheelbase:
145.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5170 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 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P255/70R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P255/70R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Super White
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Super White
Interior Colors
Gray
Graphite
Interior Colors
Gray
Graphite
