2021 Toyota Tundra Limited vs. Platinum
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Toyota Tundra Limited and 2021 Toyota Tundra Platinum 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 2021 Toyota Tundra Limited and the 2021 Toyota Tundra Platinum.
In comparing the 2021 Toyota Tundra Limited's and the 2021 Toyota Tundra Platinum's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Toyota Tundra Limited has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2021 Toyota Tundra Limited and 2021 Toyota Tundra Platinum have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Toyota Tundra Limited's and the 2021 Toyota Tundra Platinum's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Toyota Tundra Limited is a better car than the 2021 Toyota Tundra Platinum.
Pricing: A used 2021 Toyota Tundra Limited ranges from $39,141 to $51,445 while a used 2021 Toyota Tundra Platinum is priced between $40,350 to $52,997.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2021 Toyota Tundra Limited and the 2021 Toyota Tundra Platinum 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 2021 Toyota Tundra Limited and the 2021 Toyota Tundra Platinum makes 381 horsepower. Both the Limited and the Platinum are rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 646 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2021 Toyota Tundra Limited and the 2021 Toyota Tundra Platinum are available in Crew Cab configuration. Both the 2021 Toyota Tundra Limited and the 2021 Toyota Tundra Platinum 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:
$42,840
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$33,666
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$29,290 - $45,430
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$49,345
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:
$45,848
Price Range:
$39,141 - $51,445
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:
87
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
69,260
# Good or Great Deals:
15
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$47,536
Price Range:
$40,350 - $52,997
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:
24
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
57,314
# Good or Great Deals:
4
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 2021 Toyota Tundra Limited
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%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota Tundra Platinum
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:
3.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
4.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.8 - 23.8
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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10 out of / 11Available Body Styles
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
Other Toyota Tundra Trim Levels
1794 Edition, Platinum, SR, SR5, TRD Pro
Other Toyota Tundra Trim Levels
1794 Edition, Limited, 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
10100 lbs
Max Payload:
1660 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
381 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
401 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
9400 lbs
Max Payload:
1620 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 / 17 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
494 / 646 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):
494 / 646 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
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:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.5 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5240 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
76 inches
Length:
228.9 inches
Wheelbase:
145.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5380 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
75.8 inches
Length:
228.9 inches
Wheelbase:
145.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/55R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/55R20
