Toyota Tundra vs. GMC Sierra 2500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Tundra and GMC Sierra 2500 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 Tundra and the GMC Sierra 2500.
When comparing the Toyota Tundra's and the GMC Sierra 2500's specifications and ratings, The GMC Sierra 2500 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Tundra's and the GMC Sierra 2500's specifications and ratings, the GMC Sierra 2500 is a better car than the Toyota Tundra.
Pricing: A used 2004 Toyota Tundra ranges from $5,855 to $15,999 while a used 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 is priced between $2,971 to $18,784.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Tundra’s base engine makes 190 horsepower, and the GMC Sierra 2500 base engine makes 300 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Toyota Tundra and the GMC Sierra 2500 are available in Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The Toyota Tundra offers bed lengths of 74.3, 76.5, and 98.2 inches, and the GMC Sierra 2500 offers bed lengths of 78.7 and 97.6 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Tundra has an average safety rating of 4.21 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$16,495
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$24,760
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$16,495 - $40,755
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,370
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$25,590
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$23,185 - $29,700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,801
Price Range:
$5,855 - $15,999
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$10,043
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$8,264 - $16,693
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
32
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
187,511
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,463
Price Range:
$2,971 - $18,784
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$16,149
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$11,463 - $21,907
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
180,185
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Toyota Tundra Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
8.2 / 10
GMC Sierra 2500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Tundra
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Sierra 2500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 6.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.8 - 4.5
Toyota Tundra Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 11Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 11GMC Sierra 2500 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
74.3 inches, 76.5 inches, 98.2 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
78.7 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Toyota Tundra Trim Levels
Base, Limited, SR5
GMC Sierra 2500 Trim Levels
Base, SLE, SLT, Work Truck
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.21 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
190 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
220 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Max Payload:
1575 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque:
360 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
10800 lbs
Max Payload:
3570 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 18 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 468 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
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
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62.4 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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 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:
3925 lbs
Width:
75.2 inches
Height:
70.5 inches
Length:
218.3 inches
Wheelbase:
128.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5030 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
74.2 inches
Length:
222.1 inches
Wheelbase:
133 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT245/75R16E
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue Marlin Pearl
Brown
Desert Sand Mica
Gray
Phantom Gray Pearl
Green
Imperial Jade Mica
Red
Salsa Red Pearl
White
Natural White
Beige
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Marine Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Carbon Metallic
Green
Polo Green Metallic
Red
Fire Red
White
Summit White
Beige
Sand Beige Metallic
Silver
Silver Birch Metallic
Interior Colors
Brown
Oak
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Brown
Not available
Beige
Neutral
Gray
Dark Pewter
