Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD vs. Toyota Tundra
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 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 Silverado 2500HD and the Toyota Tundra.
In comparing the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD's and the Toyota Tundra's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Toyota Tundra has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD's and the Toyota Tundra's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Tundra is a better car than the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.
Pricing: A used 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ranges from $53,778 to $85,887 while a used 2024 Toyota Tundra is priced between $48,990 to $70,561. For a new model, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD's price is between $50,693 and $87,798, with the Toyota Tundra priced between $50,220 and $70,775.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD loses 26.8 percent of its value and the Toyota Tundra loses 26.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Tundra retains 0.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 8.7 out of 10 while the Toyota Tundra's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD being ranked 8 out of 9 Best Heavy Duty Trucks and the Toyota Tundra being ranked 2 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 9.3 out of 10. For the Toyota Tundra the reliability rating is 9.3 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Tundra a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD’s base engine makes 401 horsepower, and the Toyota Tundra base engine makes 348 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Toyota Tundra is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration. The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD offers bed lengths of 82.2 and 98.3 inches, and the Toyota Tundra offers bed lengths of 65.6, 77.6, 96.5 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota Tundra has higher safety ratings than the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, with an average rating of 4.21 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Toyota Tundra has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$50,693 - $87,798
Starting MSRP:
$44,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$47,105
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$44,400 - $59,455
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$50,220 - $70,775
Starting MSRP:
$39,965
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$41,113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$36,770 - $52,850
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$68,548
Price Range:
$53,778 - $85,887
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$85,339
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$68,548 - $114,221
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3,895
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5,796
# Good or Great Deals:
356
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$59,642
Price Range:
$48,990 - $70,561
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$59,079
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$48,160 - $71,208
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,088
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5,635
# Good or Great Deals:
322
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$12,228
Depreciation %:
27.5%
Resale Value $:
$32,172
Residual Value %:
72.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
22.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
18.7% - 27.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$10,632
Depreciation %:
26.6%
Resale Value $:
$29,333
Residual Value %:
73.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
38.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
26.6% - 45.4%
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 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 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.4
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
12.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
10.9 - 12.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
53.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Tundra
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
14.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
11.3 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
93.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.8
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Toyota 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, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
82.2 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
65.6 inches, 77.6 inches, 96.5 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Trim Levels
Custom, High Country, LT, LTZ, Work Truck, ZR2
Toyota Tundra Trim Levels
Limited, Platinum, SR, SR5, 1794 Edition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
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 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
401 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
464 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
14500 lbs
Max Payload:
3759 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
348 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
405 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1940 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.6 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
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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
43.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.1 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
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:
33.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.4 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6203 lbs
Width:
81.8 inches
Height:
79.9 inches
Length:
235.6 inches
Wheelbase:
141.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5095 lbs
Width:
80.2 inches
Height:
78 inches
Length:
233.6 inches
Wheelbase:
145.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
LT245/75R17E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/75R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Black
Black
Blue
Arrival Blue Metallic / Blue / Indigo Blue / Lakeshore Blue Metallic
Gray
Light Autumnwood Metallic / Pewter / Slate Gray Metallic / Sterling Gray Metallic
Green
Green / Unripened Green Metallic / Woodland Green
Orange
Orange / Tangier Orange
Red
Dark Toreador Red / Red Hot
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Not available
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Supersonic Red
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
White
Ice Cap
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
