Nissan Titan vs. GMC Sierra 1500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Titan and GMC Sierra 1500 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 Nissan Titan and the GMC Sierra 1500.
In comparing the Nissan Titan's and the GMC Sierra 1500's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Titan has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability and base engine power. The GMC Sierra 1500 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Titan's and the GMC Sierra 1500's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2024 Nissan Titan ranges from $44,624 to $65,434 while a used 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 is priced between $47,346 to $81,887. For a new model, the Nissan Titan's price is between $46,276 and $66,368, with the GMC Sierra 1500 priced between $45,919 and $86,580.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Titan loses 44.2 percent of its value and the GMC Sierra 1500 loses 38.1 percent of its value. This means the GMC Sierra 1500 retains 6.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Titan.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Titan is 8.2 out of 10 while the GMC Sierra 1500's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Nissan Titan being ranked 9 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks and the GMC Sierra 1500 being ranked 5 out of 11.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan Titan is 8.9 out of 10. For the GMC Sierra 1500 the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the Nissan Titan a slight advantage in reliability compared to the GMC Sierra 1500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Titan’s base engine makes 400 horsepower, and the GMC Sierra 1500 base engine makes 310 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Nissan Titan is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration, and the GMC Sierra 1500 is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The Nissan Titan offers bed lengths of 67 and 78.7 inches, and the GMC Sierra 1500 offers bed lengths of 69.9, 79.4, 98.2 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the GMC Sierra 1500 has higher safety ratings than the Nissan Titan, with an average rating of 4.40 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$46,276 - $66,368
Starting MSRP:
$46,690
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:
$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
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$56,298
Price Range:
$44,624 - $65,434
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:
297
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
9,383
# Good or Great Deals:
36
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:
2,938
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
15,124
# Good or Great Deals:
661
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$20,927
Depreciation %:
44.8%
Resale Value $:
$25,763
Residual Value %:
55.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
38.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
26.6% - 45.4%
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%
Nissan Titan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
GMC Sierra 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Titan
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.5
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:
54.7%
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%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
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:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.8
Nissan Titan Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
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8 out of / 11Ranking
9 out of / 11Ranking
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10 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 11Ranking
11 out of / 11GMC Sierra 1500 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
7 out of / 11Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
67 inches, 78.7 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
69.9 inches, 79.4 inches, 98.2 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Nissan Titan Trim Levels
Platinum Reserve, PRO-4X, SV
GMC Sierra 1500 Trim Levels
AT4, AT4X, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Elevation, Elevation Standard, Pro, SLE, SLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.40 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
413 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1600 lbs
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.6 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:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
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
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
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
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
119.7 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5493 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
75.4 inches
Length:
228.2 inches
Wheelbase:
139.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
255/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Deep Blue Pearl
Gray
Gun Metallic
Green
Tactical Green Metallic
Red
Red Alert
White
Glacier White / Pearl White TriCoat
Beige
Not available
Orange
Not available
Silver
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Downpour Metallic / Indigo Blue
Gray
Light Autumnwood Metallic / Pewter / Sterling Metallic / Thunderstorm Gray
Green
Green / Unripened Green Metallic / Woodland Green
Red
Cardinal Red / Dark Toreador Red
White
Summit White
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Orange
Tangier Orange
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Jet Black
