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.
When comparing the Nissan Titan's and the GMC Sierra 1500's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Titan has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and base engine power. The GMC Sierra 1500 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and overall quality score. The Nissan Titan and GMC Sierra 1500 have the same Based on this comparison of the Nissan Titan's and the GMC Sierra 1500's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Titan is a better car than the GMC Sierra 1500.
Pricing: A used 2024 Nissan Titan ranges from $36,428 to $54,151 while a used 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 is priced between $42,688 to $83,448. For a new model, the Nissan Titan's price is between $42,174 and $61,268, with the GMC Sierra 1500 priced between $49,233 and $86,385.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Titan loses 48.3 percent of its value and the GMC Sierra 1500 loses 42.1 percent of its value. This means the GMC Sierra 1500 retains 6.2 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 7.6 out of 10 while the GMC Sierra 1500's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Nissan Titan being ranked 8 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks and the GMC Sierra 1500 being ranked 4 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Nissan Titan and GMC Sierra 1500 is 7.9 out of 10.
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 4.69 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
42174 - 61268
Starting MSRP:
46690
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
41149
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
36800 - 52850
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
49233 - 86385
Starting MSRP:
38300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
39371
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
36900 - 41260
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
45728
Price Range:
36428 - 54151
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
48783
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
33365 - 56205
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
355
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
15971
# Good or Great Deals:
131
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
64780
Price Range:
42688 - 83448
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
61430
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
55849 - 64780
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
22748
Depreciation %:
0.48722123
Resale Value $:
23942
Residual Value %:
0.5127787699999999
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.48562479
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.48116644 - 0.48722123
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
16302
Depreciation %:
0.42564424
Resale Value $:
21998
Residual Value %:
0.57435576
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.40988565
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.28987414 - 0.43112079
Nissan Titan Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
GMC Sierra 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Titan
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
11.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9.6 - 14.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.308
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Sierra 1500
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
11.3 - 15.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.349
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.168535641028045
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.3 - 21.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Nissan Titan Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
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8 out of / 10Ranking
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9 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 10GMC Sierra 1500 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
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3 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
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4 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 8Available 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):
4.69 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
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:
9000 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):
15 / 21 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 546 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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:
Available
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
Orange
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Sterling Metallic
Green
Woodland Green
Red
Cardinal Red
White
Summit White
Orange
Tangier Orange
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Jet Black
