Toyota RAV4 vs. GMC Sierra 1500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 and the GMC Sierra 1500.
When comparing the Toyota RAV4's and the GMC Sierra 1500's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 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 fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. The GMC Sierra 1500 has the advantage in the areas of reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota RAV4's and the GMC Sierra 1500's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 is a better car than the GMC Sierra 1500.
Pricing: A used 2024 Toyota RAV4 ranges from $30,333 to $41,519 while a used 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 is priced between $47,346 to $81,887. For a new model, the Toyota RAV4's price is between $30,673 and $41,221, 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 Toyota RAV4 loses 28.7 percent of its value and the GMC Sierra 1500 loses 38.1 percent of its value. This means the Toyota RAV4 retains 9.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the GMC Sierra 1500.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota RAV4 is 8.8 out of 10 while the GMC Sierra 1500's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Toyota RAV4 being ranked 1 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs and the GMC Sierra 1500 being ranked 4 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota RAV4 is 8.5 out of 10. For the GMC Sierra 1500 the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the GMC Sierra 1500 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota RAV4.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota RAV4’s base engine makes 203 horsepower, and the GMC Sierra 1500 base engine makes 310 horsepower. The RAV4 is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles. The Sierra 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles.This gives the Toyota RAV4 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the GMC Sierra 1500 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota RAV4 has higher safety ratings than the GMC Sierra 1500, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.40 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Toyota RAV4 has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
30673 - 41221
Starting MSRP:
28475
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
27871
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
23860 - 30300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
45919 - 86580
Starting MSRP:
37700
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:
35001
Price Range:
30333 - 41519
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
33244
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
29649 - 36546
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2214
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
25407
# Good or Great Deals:
635
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
63218
Price Range:
47346 - 81887
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
59079
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
48160 - 71208
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3387
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
20509
# Good or Great Deals:
1429
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
8275
Depreciation %:
0.29061823
Resale Value $:
20200
Residual Value %:
0.70938177
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)
0.42031495
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.29061823 - 0.47283242
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
14580
Depreciation %:
0.38672469
Resale Value $:
23120
Residual Value %:
0.61327531
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.38574434
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.26603724 - 0.45415106
Toyota RAV4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.754311 / 10
Reliability:
8.538733 / 10
Retained Value:
8.724201 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
GMC Sierra 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.568124 / 10
Reliability:
8.769717 / 10
Retained Value:
8.134655 / 10
Safety:
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota RAV4
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
9.9 - 13.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.407
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:
0.481
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.632974242633769
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.8 - 18.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5081469402060905
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.8
Toyota RAV4 Rankings
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21 out of / 56Ranking
30 out of / 67Ranking
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45 out of / 67Ranking
66 out of / 67Ranking
66 out of / 67GMC 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
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4 out of / 8Available 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 RAV4 Trim Levels
Adventure, LE, Limited, TRD Off-Road, XLE, XLE Premium
GMC Sierra 1500 Trim Levels
AT4, AT4X, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Elevation, Elevation Standard, Pro, SLE, SLT
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):
5 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:
TOP SAFETY PICK
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:
203 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1230 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:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
392 / 508 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):
18 / 22 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
432 / 528 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
37.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
69.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
136.4 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:
3370 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
180.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 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:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
225/65R17
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
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Ice Cap
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black
Gray
Light Autumnwood Metallic / Pewter / Sterling Metallic / Thunderstorm Gray
Red
Cardinal Red / Dark Toreador Red
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Blue
Downpour Metallic / Indigo Blue
Green
Green / Unripened Green Metallic / Woodland Green
Orange
Tangier Orange
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Nutmeg
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Jet Black
