2021 Toyota Tundra vs. 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Toyota Tundra and 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty 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 and the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty.
When we compare the 2021 Toyota Tundra's and the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Toyota Tundra has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Toyota Tundra's and the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Toyota Tundra is a better car than the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty.
Pricing: A used 2021 Toyota Tundra ranges from $29,814 to $53,950 while a used 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty is priced between $30,889 to $68,995.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Toyota Tundra loses 28.7 percent of its value and the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty loses 30.1 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Toyota Tundra retains 1.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Tundra is 8.7 out of 10 while the Ford F-250 Super Duty's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Tundra being ranked 1 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks and the Ford F-250 Super Duty being ranked 9 out of 9 Best Heavy Duty Trucks.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Tundra is 8.4 out of 10. For the Ford F-250 Super Duty the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Tundra a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford F-250 Super Duty.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Toyota Tundra’s base engine makes 381 horsepower, and the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty base engine makes 385 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The 2021 Toyota Tundra is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration, and the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The 2021 Toyota Tundra offers bed lengths of 66.7, 78.7, and 97.6 inches, and the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty offers bed lengths of 81.9 and 98.1 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2021 Toyota Tundra has higher safety ratings than the 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty, with an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.35 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
34125
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
33666
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
29290 - 45430
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
34230
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
37566
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
34230 - 50410
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
41484
Price Range:
29814 - 53950
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
35718
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
27297 - 41484
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
415
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
74906
# Good or Great Deals:
174
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
50061
Price Range:
30889 - 68995
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
53493
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
44359 - 71870
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Toyota Tundra Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
9.2 / 10
Safety:
8.5 / 10
Ford F-250 Super Duty Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
7.3 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota Tundra
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
8.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.6 - 11.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.585
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
8.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
6.0 - 10.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.458
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3079061693195047
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 30.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.279362995099139
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 10.6
Toyota Tundra Rankings
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9 out of / 10Ford F-250 Super Duty Rankings
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9 out of / 9Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
66.7 inches, 78.7 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
81.9 inches, 98.1 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2021 Toyota Tundra Trim Levels
1794 Edition, Limited, Platinum, SR, SR5, TRD Pro
2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT
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 / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.53 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):
4.35 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 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:
4 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:
385 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque:
430 foot-lbs @ 3800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
13000 lbs
Max Payload:
4260 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):
343 / 449 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
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:
Available
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:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
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:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
11.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
64.6 cubic feet
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:
5677 lbs
Width:
105.9 inches
Height:
78.9 inches
Length:
231.8 inches
Wheelbase:
141.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 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:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
LT245/75R17E
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Super White
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Red
Race Red / Vermillion Red
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Blue
Antimatter Blue / Velocity Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray / Stone Gray
Green
Green / Green Gem
Orange
Orange
Yellow
School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Gray
Graphite
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Earth Gray
