GMC Sierra 1500 vs Toyota Tundra (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$2,460
- Sierra 1500: $2,460 cheaper, 10.1 in more rear legroom.
- Tundra: 48 hp more, 2 more seats.
- Sierra 1500 wins 4 of 10 measures.
| Measure | Sierra 1500 | Tundra | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,895 | $43,355 | Sierra 1500 |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 358 hp | Tundra |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft | Sierra 1500 |
| MPG combined | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | About the same |
| Rear legroom | 43.4 in | 33.3 in | Sierra 1500 |
| Front legroom | 44.5 in | 41.2 in | Sierra 1500 |
| Length | 211.0 in | 233.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 81.2 in | 80.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,440 lb | 5,095 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 9,000 lb | 8,300 lb to 12,000 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 3 | 5 | Tundra |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 9.3 in | Tundra |
| 0-60 mph | 6.4 s estimate | 6.4 s estimate | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra 1500 Pro Regular Cab RWD $38,300 | Tundra SR Double Cab RWD $41,260 | $2,960 |
| Tundra SR Double Cab RWD $41,260 | Sierra 1500 Pro Double Cab RWD $41,600 | $340 |
Cost to run
Sierra 1500 costs $2,460 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Sierra 1500 | Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,895 | $43,355 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,920 | $1,920 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $11,520 | $11,520 |
| Total, 6 years | $52,415 | $54,875 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Tundra wins.
Sierra 1500 wins if Power weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Sierra 1500 | 6% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | Tundra | 13% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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