Toyota 4Runner vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota 4Runner and Chevrolet Silverado 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 Toyota 4Runner and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
When comparing the Toyota 4Runner's and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's specifications and ratings, the Toyota 4Runner has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 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. Based on this comparison of the Toyota 4Runner's and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2024 Toyota 4Runner ranges from $44,999 to $59,806 while a used 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is priced between $39,985 to $68,286. For a new model, the Toyota 4Runner's price is between $44,699 and $58,164, with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 priced between $42,633 and $72,523.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota 4Runner loses 29.1 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 loses 39.2 percent of its value. This means the Toyota 4Runner retains 10 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota 4Runner is 8.7 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Toyota 4Runner being ranked 7 out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 being ranked 3 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota 4Runner is 9.4 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 the reliability rating is 8.9 out of 10. This gives the Toyota 4Runner a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota 4Runner’s base engine makes 270 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 base engine makes 310 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has higher safety ratings than the Toyota 4Runner, with an average rating of 4.40 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
44699 - 58164
Starting MSRP:
40705
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
37697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
31990 - 43320
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
42633 - 72523
Starting MSRP:
36800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
41113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
36770 - 52850
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
51048
Price Range:
44999 - 59806
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
47563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
40678 - 66020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1924
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
28928
# Good or Great Deals:
904
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
53061
Price Range:
39985 - 68286
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
59079
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
48160 - 71208
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4902
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
18034
# Good or Great Deals:
2017
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
12137
Depreciation %:
0.29817604
Resale Value $:
28568
Residual Value %:
0.70182396
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.4631145
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.27538997 - 0.53491193
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
14481
Depreciation %:
0.39350644
Resale Value $:
22319
Residual Value %:
0.60649356
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.38574434
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.26603724 - 0.45415106
Toyota 4Runner Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.698339 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.695017 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.575952 / 10
Reliability:
8.862423 / 10
Retained Value:
8.065434 / 10
Safety:
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota 4Runner
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.0
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.921
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.1
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:
0.517
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5860288313299966
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6373716174663886
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.8
Toyota 4Runner Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
4 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
23 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 28Ranking
26 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 32Ranking
28 out of / 32Ranking
31 out of / 32Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 10Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
69.9 inches, 79.4 inches, 98.2 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Toyota 4Runner Trim Levels
TRD Off-Road Premium, TRD Pro, TRD Sport, Limited, SR5, SR5 Premium, TRD Off-Road
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trim Levels
Custom, Custom Trail Boss, High Country, LT, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, RST, Work Truck, ZR2
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
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:
3 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:
3 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:
270 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
278 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Max Payload:
1700 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:
2250 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4, AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 19 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
368 / 437 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular 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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot 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
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot 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
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Cargo Space:
47.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
89.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
144.5 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
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4400 lbs
Width:
75.8 inches
Height:
71.5 inches
Length:
190.2 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4410 lbs
Width:
81.1 inches
Height:
75.7 inches
Length:
210.9 inches
Wheelbase:
126.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
255/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic
Gray
Underground
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Ice Cap
Beige
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Glacier Blue Metallic / Indigo Blue / Lakeshore Blue Metallic
Gray
Dark Ash Metallic / Light Autumnwood Metallic / Pewter / Slate Gray Metallic / Sterling Gray Metallic
Red
Dark Toreador Red / Red Hot
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Green
Green / Unripened Green Metallic / Woodland Green
Orange
Tangier Orange
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Sand Beige
Black
Black/Graphite
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Jet Black
