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RAM 1500 vs Toyota Tundra (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,465

Car 1

Car 2

RAM 1500TundraMSRP + destination$44,820$43,355Horsepower305 hp358 hpTorque269 lb-ft406 lb-ftMPG combined22 mpg20 mpgRear legroom35.6 in33.3 inFront legroom40.9 in41.2 inSeats650-60 mph7.0 s6.4 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
RAM 1500 Express Quad Cab RWD vs Tundra SR Double Cab RWD
MeasureRAM 1500TundraWinner
MSRP + destination$44,820$43,355Tundra
Horsepower305 hp358 hpTundra
Torque269 lb-ft406 lb-ftTundra
MPG combined22 mpg20 mpgRAM 1500
Rear legroom35.6 in33.3 inRAM 1500
Front legroom40.9 in41.2 inAbout the same
Length228.9 in233.6 inNot scored
Width79.5 in to 82.1 in80.2 inN/A
Curb weight4,836 lb5,095 lbNot scored
Towing7,660 lb8,300 lb to 12,000 lbN/A
Seats65RAM 1500
Ground clearanceN/A9.3 inN/A
0-60 mph7.0 s estimate6.4 s estimateTundra
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 miAbout the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
RAM 1500 Express Quad Cab RWD
$42,025		Tundra SR Double Cab LB RWD
$41,590		$435
Tundra SR Double Cab RWD
$41,260		RAM 1500 Express Quad Cab RWD
$42,025		$765

Cost to run

About the same over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostRAM 1500Tundra
MSRP + destination$44,820$43,355
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,745$1,920
Fuel or charging, 6 years$10,473$11,520
Total, 6 years$55,293$54,875

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: Tundra wins.

RAM 1500 wins if Power weight is 1 or less.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceTundra3%
MPGRAM 15009%
PowerTundra15%
SpaceN/A
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked