2021 Toyota Tundra vs. 2022 Toyota Tundra
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Toyota Tundra and 2022 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 2021 Toyota Tundra and the 2022 Toyota Tundra.
When we compare the 2021 Toyota Tundra's and the 2022 Toyota Tundra's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Toyota Tundra has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value and overall quality score. The 2022 Toyota Tundra has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2021 Toyota Tundra and 2022 Toyota Tundra have the same Based on this comparison of the 2021 Toyota Tundra's and the 2022 Toyota Tundra's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Toyota Tundra is a better car than the 2022 Toyota Tundra.
Pricing: A used 2021 Toyota Tundra ranges from $29,814 to $53,950 while a used 2022 Toyota Tundra is priced between $44,610 to $67,026.
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 2022 Toyota Tundra loses 30.9 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Toyota Tundra retains 2.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 Toyota Tundra.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Tundra is 8.7 out of 10 while the Toyota Tundra's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. Toyota Tundra is ranked 1 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Toyota Tundra is 8.4 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Toyota Tundra’s base engine makes 381 horsepower, and the 2022 Toyota Tundra base engine makes 437 horsepower. The Tundra is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. The Tundra is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 773 miles. This gives the 2022 Toyota Tundra the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Toyota Tundra. Both models use regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The 2021 Toyota Tundra is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration, and the 2022 Toyota Tundra is available in a Crew Cab configuration. The 2021 Toyota Tundra offers bed lengths of 66.7, 78.7, and 97.6 inches, and the 2022 Toyota Tundra offers bed lengths of 65.6 and 77.6 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Tundra has an average safety rating of 4.53 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
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:
53000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
46198
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
39395 - 53000
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:
72615
# Good or Great Deals:
161
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
54706
Price Range:
44610 - 67026
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
50557
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
46408 - 54706
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
961
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
46197
# Good or Great Deals:
402
Toyota Tundra Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
9.2 / 10
Safety:
8.5 / 10
Toyota Tundra Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 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 2022 Toyota Tundra
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
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:
28.015957350566527
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
25.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
22.5 - 28.0
Toyota Tundra Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 10Toyota Tundra Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 4Available 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)
66.7 inches, 78.7 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
65.6 inches, 77.6 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
2021 Toyota Tundra Trim Levels
1794 Edition, Limited, Platinum, SR, SR5, TRD Pro
2022 Toyota Tundra Trim Levels
1794 Edition HV, Capstone HV, Limited HV, Platinum HV, TRD Pro HV
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):
4.53 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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:
437 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
583 foot-lbs @ 2400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.077 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1665 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:
3.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
580 / 773 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:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
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:
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:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
62.4 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:
5710 lbs
Width:
80.2 inches
Height:
78 inches
Length:
233.6 inches
Wheelbase:
145.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 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:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P265/60R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Super White
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Red
Supersonic Red
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
White
White / Wind Chill Pearl
Blue
Blueprint
Brown
Smoked Mesquite
Gray
Lunar Rock / Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Army Green
Interior Colors
Gray
Graphite
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Boulder
Black
Black
