GMC vs. Nissan

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from GMC and Nissan contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both GMC and Nissan cars.

When comparing the GMC brand to the Nissan brand, GMC has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, overall quality, reliability, safety and retained value. Nissan has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered.

GMC versus Nissan: Pricing and Value: Analyzing GMC versus Nissan pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Nissan in 5 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Nissan also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 4 out of 4 comparisons. GMC models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 5 comparisons.

GMC versus Nissan: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Nissan vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 5 model comparisons, with GMC offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. Nissan offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Nissan offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 5 comparisons. GMC offers greater towing capacity in 2 out of 5 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons GMC and Nissan have the same towing capacity.

GMC versus Nissan: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of GMC versus Nissan overall quality ratings shows GMC with higher quality ratings in 4 out of 5 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, GMC has the advantage in 1 out of 5 comparisons. Nissan has higher reliability ratings in 0 out of 5 comparisons, and GMC and Nissan tie in 4 comparisons. GMC has better safety ratings in 2 out of 5 comparisons while Nissan has better safety ratings in 1 out of 5 comparisons. GMC and Nissan tie for safety in 2 comparisons. GMC shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 5 comparisons. Nissan shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 5 comparisons, and GMC and Nissan tie over 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: GMC has better car rankings in 6 categories: GMC Terrain in Best 5-seater SUVs, GMC Sierra 2500HD in Best 6-seater Trucks, GMC Sierra 1500 in Best Full-Size Trucks, GMC Yukon in Best Large SUVs, GMC Canyon in Best Midsize Trucks, and GMC Terrain in Best Small SUVs. Nissan has better car rankings in 5 categories: Nissan Pathfinder in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Best 8-seater SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Best Crossover SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Best Midsize SUVs, and Nissan Pathfinder in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: GMC has better car rankings in 5 categories: GMC Sierra 1500 in Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks, GMC Yukon in Most Reliable Large SUVs, GMC Canyon in Most Reliable Midsize Trucks, GMC Terrain in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and GMC Yukon in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows. Nissan has better car rankings in 2 categories: Nissan Pathfinder in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs and Nissan Pathfinder in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs.

Safest Car Rankings: GMC and Nissan each have better car rankings in 3 categories. GMC ranks better in the following cases: GMC Sierra 1500 in Safest Full-Size Trucks, GMC Yukon in Safest Large SUVs, and GMC Canyon in Safest Midsize Trucks. Nissan ranks better in the following cases: Nissan Pathfinder in Safest Crossover SUVs, Nissan Pathfinder in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Nissan Pathfinder in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Nissan has better car rankings in 7 categories: Nissan Rogue in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Nissan Titan in Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money, Nissan Armada in Best Large SUVs for the Money, Nissan Murano in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money, Nissan Frontier in Best Midsize Trucks for the Money, Nissan Rogue in Best Small SUVs for the Money, and Nissan Pathfinder in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: GMC offers only 5 SUVs. In comparison, Nissan offers 7 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: GMC offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, and 2 electric vehicles. Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

GMC offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 2 front-wheel-drive models. Nissan offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.