Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Toyota Tundra
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Avalanche and 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 Chevrolet Avalanche and the Toyota Tundra.
In comparing the Chevrolet Avalanche's and the Toyota Tundra's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Avalanche has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Toyota Tundra has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Avalanche's and the Toyota Tundra's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Avalanche is a better car than the Toyota Tundra.
Pricing: A used 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche ranges from $11,994 to $27,994 while a used 2013 Toyota Tundra is priced between $12,604 to $28,464.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Avalanche’s base engine makes 320 horsepower, and the Toyota Tundra base engine makes 270 horsepower. The Avalanche is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 651 miles. The Tundra is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles.This gives the Toyota Tundra the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Avalanche the advantage in maximum range. The Avalanche uses ethanol, gasoline, and the Tundra uses gasoline.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Chevrolet Avalanche is available in a Crew Cab configuration, and the Toyota Tundra is available in a Crew Cab or a Regular Cab configuration. The Chevrolet Avalanche offers a bed length of 63.3 inches, and the Toyota Tundra offers bed lengths of 66.7, 78.7, 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:
$35,980
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$26,452
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$23,285 - $35,980
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$25,455
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$26,452
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$23,285 - $35,980
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,158
Price Range:
$11,994 - $27,994
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$17,543
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$16,026 - $20,440
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
86
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
143,494
# Good or Great Deals:
24
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$20,440
Price Range:
$12,604 - $28,464
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$17,543
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$16,026 - $20,440
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
138
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
156,380
# Good or Great Deals:
37
Chevrolet Avalanche Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
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 Chevrolet Avalanche
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 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:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.9 - 10.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.9 - 10.2
Chevrolet Avalanche Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota Tundra Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 11Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
63.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
66.7 inches, 78.7 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Chevrolet Avalanche Trim Levels
LS Black Diamond, LT Black Diamond, LTZ Black Diamond
Toyota Tundra Trim Levels
Grade, Limited, Platinum
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 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):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
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:
320 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
335 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5100 lbs
Max Payload:
1295 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
270 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
278 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5200 lbs
Max Payload:
1620 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 16 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
465 / 651 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
422 / 528 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
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
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
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 Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
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 Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 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:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5705 lbs
Width:
79.1 inches
Height:
76.6 inches
Length:
221.3 inches
Wheelbase:
130 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4580 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
75.8 inches
Length:
209.8 inches
Wheelbase:
126.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P255/70R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue Topaz Metallic
Green
Fairway Metallic
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic
Green
Pyrite Mica / Spruce Mica
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic / Radiant Red
White
Super White
Interior Colors
Beige
Light Cashmere/Dark Cashmere
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Sand Beige
Black
Black
Gray
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