Toyota Tundra vs. Nissan Titan

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Tundra and Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan.

In comparing the Toyota Tundra's and the Nissan Titan's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Tundra has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Nissan Titan 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 Tundra's and the Nissan Titan's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Tundra is a better car than the Nissan Titan.

Pricing: A used 2024 Toyota Tundra ranges from $41,600 to $60,572 while a used 2024 Nissan Titan is priced between $36,428 to $54,151. For a new model, the Toyota Tundra's price is between $48,949 and $70,185, with the Nissan Titan priced between $42,174 and $61,268.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Tundra loses 28.7 percent of its value and the Nissan Titan loses 48.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Tundra retains 19.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Titan.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Tundra is 8.7 out of 10 while the Nissan Titan's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Tundra being ranked 1 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks and the Nissan Titan being ranked 8 out of 10.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Tundra is 8.4 out of 10. For the Nissan Titan the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Tundra a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Titan.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Tundra’s base engine makes 348 horsepower, and the Nissan Titan base engine makes 400 horsepower. The Tundra is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. The Titan is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 546 miles.This gives the Toyota Tundra the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Nissan Titan the advantage in maximum range. The Tundra uses regular unleaded, and the Titan uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Tundra and Nissan Titan are comparable in regards to front head room.

Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Toyota Tundra and the Nissan Titan are available in Crew Cabor an Extended Cab configuration. The Toyota Tundra offers bed lengths of 65.6, 77.6, and 96.5 inches, and the Nissan Titan offers bed lengths of 67 and 78.7 inches.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota Tundra has higher safety ratings than the Nissan Titan, with an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Toyota Tundra has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.