Toyota Land Cruiser vs. Ram 1500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser and the Ram 1500.
When comparing the Toyota Land Cruiser's and the Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Land Cruiser has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Ram 1500 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Land Cruiser's and the Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Land Cruiser is a better car than the Ram 1500.
Pricing: A used 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser ranges from $55,490 to $74,194 while a used 2026 Ram 1500 is priced between $49,814 to $74,238. For a new model, the Toyota Land Cruiser's price is between $57,900 and $73,819, 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 Toyota Land Cruiser loses 40 percent of its value and the Ram 1500 loses 42.8 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Land Cruiser retains 2.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ram 1500.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Land Cruiser is 8.1 out of 10 while the Ram 1500's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Land Cruiser being ranked 2 out of 3 Best Hybrid Large SUVs and the Ram 1500 being ranked 5 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Land Cruiser is 8.8 out of 10. For the Ram 1500 the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Land Cruiser an advantage in reliability compared to the Ram 1500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Land Cruiser’s base engine makes 326 horsepower, and the Ram 1500 base engine makes 305 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ram 1500 has higher safety ratings than the Toyota Land Cruiser, with an average rating of 4.65 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
57900 - 73819
Starting MSRP:
56700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Large SUVs)
54405
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Large SUVs)
44090 - 62425
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:
64535
Price Range:
55490 - 74194
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Large SUVs)
64108
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Large SUVs)
46607 - 81181
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
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 $:
22786
Depreciation %:
0.4018675
Resale Value $:
33914
Residual Value %:
0.5981325
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Large SUVs)
0.40442795
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Large SUVs)
0.4018675 - 0.4069884
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
Toyota Land Cruiser Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
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 Toyota Land Cruiser
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
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:
2.5648035871480572
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Large SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Large SUVs)
2.6 - 2.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Toyota Land Cruiser Rankings
Ranking
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4 out of / 5Ranking
7 out of / 36Ranking
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12 out of / 36Ranking
14 out of / 36Ranking
22 out of / 36Ranking
28 out of / 36Ranking
30 out of / 32Ranking
36 out of / 36Ranking
36 out of / 36Ram 1500 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
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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
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Toyota Land Cruiser Trim Levels
1958, Base
Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Express, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Rebel, RHO, Tradesman, Tungsten, Warlock
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:
10 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):
4.65 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:
326 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
465 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
Max Payload:
1100 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:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 25 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
394 / 448 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated 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
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
33 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
26.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.2 inches
Cargo Space:
37.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
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
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
116.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5360 lbs
Width:
82.5 inches
Height:
75.7 inches
Length:
196.4 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 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:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/70R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
275/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Silver
Meteor Shower
White
Ice Cap
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat / Silver Zynith
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Blue
Forged Blue Metallic / Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Canyon Lake / Serrano Green Metallic
Red
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Molten Red Pearl Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Black/Diesel Gray
