GMC Sierra 1500 vs. Toyota Tundra
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the GMC Sierra 1500 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 GMC Sierra 1500 and the Toyota Tundra.
When comparing the GMC Sierra 1500's and the Toyota Tundra's specifications and ratings, the GMC Sierra 1500 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Toyota Tundra has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the GMC Sierra 1500's and the Toyota Tundra's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Tundra is a better car than the GMC Sierra 1500.
Pricing: A used 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 ranges from $47,346 to $81,887 while a used 2024 Toyota Tundra is priced between $48,990 to $70,561. For a new model, the GMC Sierra 1500's price is between $45,919 and $86,580, 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 GMC Sierra 1500 loses 38.1 percent of its value and the Toyota Tundra loses 26.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Tundra retains 11.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the GMC Sierra 1500.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the GMC Sierra 1500 is 8.6 out of 10 while the Toyota Tundra's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the GMC Sierra 1500 being ranked 5 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks and the Toyota Tundra being ranked 2 out of 11.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the GMC Sierra 1500 is 8.8 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 GMC Sierra 1500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the GMC Sierra 1500’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the Toyota Tundra base engine makes 348 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The GMC Sierra 1500 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 GMC Sierra 1500 offers bed lengths of 69.9, 79.4, and 98.2 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 GMC Sierra 1500 has higher safety ratings than the Toyota Tundra, with an average rating of 4.40 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.21 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:
$45,919 - $86,580
Starting MSRP:
$37,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$41,113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$36,770 - $52,850
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:
$63,218
Price Range:
$47,346 - $81,887
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:
19,532
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
708
# Good or Great Deals:
562
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:
11,538
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
637
# Good or Great Deals:
356
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$14,580
Depreciation %:
38.7%
Resale Value $:
$23,120
Residual Value %:
61.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
38.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
26.6% - 45.4%
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%
GMC Sierra 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.8 / 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 GMC Sierra 1500
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.8
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:
48.1%
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:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.8
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
GMC Sierra 1500 Rankings
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5 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
8 out of / 8Toyota Tundra Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
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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)
69.9 inches, 79.4 inches, 98.2 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
65.6 inches, 77.6 inches, 96.5 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
GMC Sierra 1500 Trim Levels
AT4, AT4X, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Elevation, Elevation Standard, Pro, SLE, SLT
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):
4.40 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 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:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
430 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
9100 lbs
Max Payload:
2230 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:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 22 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
432 / 528 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):
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
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
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
Lane Keeping Assist:
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
43.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 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:
4440 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
75.7 inches
Length:
211 inches
Wheelbase:
126.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 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 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
255/70R17
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
Onyx Black
Blue
Downpour Metallic / Indigo Blue
Gray
Light Autumnwood Metallic / Pewter / Sterling Metallic / Thunderstorm Gray
Green
Green / Unripened Green Metallic / Woodland Green
Orange
Tangier Orange
Red
Cardinal Red / Dark Toreador Red
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland 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
