Nissan Titan XD vs. Ram 1500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Titan XD and Ram 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 XD and the Ram 1500.
In comparing the Nissan Titan XD's and the Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Titan XD has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Ram 1500 has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Titan XD's and the Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Titan XD is a better car than the Ram 1500.
Pricing: A used 2024 Nissan Titan XD ranges from $43,696 to $58,823 while a used 2026 Ram 1500 is priced between $49,814 to $74,238. For a new model, the Nissan Titan XD's price is between $46,754 and $70,308, with the Ram 1500 priced between $53,665 and $82,009.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Nissan Titan XD loses 47.8 percent of its value and the Ram 1500 loses 42.8 percent of its value. This means the Ram 1500 retains 5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Titan XD.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Titan XD’s base engine makes 400 horsepower, and the Ram 1500 base engine makes 305 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are fullsize trucks, the Nissan Titan XD has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Ram 1500 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear shoulder room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Nissan Titan XD is available in a Crew Cab configuration, and the Ram 1500 is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration. The Nissan Titan XD offers a bed length of 78.7 inches, and the Ram 1500 offers bed lengths of 67.4 and 76.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Ram 1500 has an average safety rating of 4.65 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
46754 - 70308
Starting MSRP:
52850
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
41149
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
36800 - 52850
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
53665 - 82009
Starting MSRP:
41025
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:
50905
Price Range:
43696 - 58823
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
48783
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
33365 - 56205
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
27
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
36534
# Good or Great Deals:
16
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
63328
Price Range:
49814 - 74238
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 $:
25430
Depreciation %:
0.48116644
Resale Value $:
27420
Residual Value %:
0.51883356
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.48562479
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.48116644 - 0.48722123
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
17687
Depreciation %:
0.43112079
Resale Value $:
23338
Residual Value %:
0.56887921
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.40988565
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.28987414 - 0.43112079
Nissan Titan XD Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Ram 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Titan XD
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ram 1500
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.3
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:
0.231
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3209614456404835
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 XD Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 10Ram 1500 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 10Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
78.7 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Nissan Titan XD Trim Levels
Platinum Reserve, PRO-4X, SV
Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Express, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Rebel, RHO, Tradesman, Tungsten, Warlock
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:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.65 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 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):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
10900 lbs
Max Payload:
2260 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
305 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
271 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7700 lbs
Max Payload:
2360 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
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:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4, AWD
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
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
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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:
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:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
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:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
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:
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:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
116.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6384 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
78 inches
Length:
243.4 inches
Wheelbase:
151.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4836 lbs
Width:
81.2 inches
Height:
77.5 inches
Length:
228.4 inches
Wheelbase:
140.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT245/75R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
275/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Blue
Deep Blue Pearl
Gray
Gun Metallic
Red
Red Alert
White
Glacier White
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Forged Blue Metallic / Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Molten Red Pearl Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Green
Canyon Lake / Serrano Green Metallic
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat / Silver Zynith
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Gray
Black/Diesel Gray
