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GMC Sierra 1500 vs Toyota Tundra

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 GMC Sierra 1500

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2026 Toyota Tundra

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Overview

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProToyota TundraSR
Selected trimProSR
Body styleTruck (Regular Cab)Truck (Double Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic10-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProToyota TundraSR
MSRP$38,300 (best)$41,260
Lowest listing price$498 (best)$19,498
Median listing price$59,492$19,498 (best)
Highest listing price$101,562$19,498 (best)
For sale now1,099 (best)1

Fuel economy & range

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProToyota TundraSR
Combined MPG19 MPG20 MPG (best)
City MPG18 MPG18 MPG
Highway MPG21 MPG23 MPG (best)
Fuel tank24 gal32.2 gal (best)

Performance

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProToyota TundraSR
Horsepower310 hp348 hp (best)
Torque430 lb-ft (best)405 lb-ft
Engine size2.7 L3.4 L (best)
CylindersI4V6

Size & capability

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProToyota TundraSR
Seating3 seats5 seats (best)
Doors24 (best)
Towing capacity9,000 lbs (best)8,300 lbs
Payload2,230 lbs (best)1,940 lbs
Curb weight4,440 lbs (best)5,205 lbs
Ground clearance7.9 in9.3 in (best)
Wheelbase126 in145.7 in (best)
Length211 in233.6 in (best)
Width81.2 in (best)80.2 in
Height75.7 in78 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProToyota TundraSR
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (passenger)Not Rated—
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)21 (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimGMC Sierra 1500Toyota Tundra
1

Pro

$38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

SR

$41,260 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Pro

$38,500 MSRP

SR

$41,590 MSRP

3

Pro

$41,600 MSRP

SR

$43,260 MSRP

4

Pro

$44,000 MSRP

SR

$44,260 MSRP

5

Pro

$42,900 MSRP

SR

$46,260 MSRP

6

Pro

$43,100 MSRP

SR5

$46,510 MSRP

7

Pro

$44,900 MSRP

SR5

$48,510 MSRP

8

Pro

$47,300 MSRP

SR5

$49,375 MSRP

9

Pro

$47,600 MSRP

SR5

$49,510 MSRP

10

SLE

$48,700 MSRP

SR5

$50,375 MSRP

11

SLE

$51,100 MSRP

SR5

$51,510 MSRP

12

SLE

$52,000 MSRP

SR5

$52,375 MSRP

13

SLE

$54,400 MSRP

Limited

$54,860 MSRP

14

SLE

$54,700 MSRP

Limited

$55,190 MSRP

15

Elevation

$50,500 MSRP

Limited

$58,560 MSRP

16

Elevation

$53,100 MSRP

Limited

$58,890 MSRP

17

Elevation

$52,300 MSRP

Limited

$57,860 MSRP

18

Elevation

$53,800 MSRP

Limited

$58,190 MSRP

19

Elevation

$54,900 MSRP

Limited

$61,560 MSRP

20

Elevation

$56,400 MSRP

Limited

$61,890 MSRP

21

Elevation

$56,700 MSRP

Platinum

$63,695 MSRP

22

SLT

$54,900 MSRP

Platinum

$66,695 MSRP

23

SLT

$58,000 MSRP

Platinum

$67,025 MSRP

24

SLT

$58,700 MSRP

Platinum

$70,605 MSRP

25

Denali

$65,900 MSRP

Platinum

$70,935 MSRP

26

Denali

$69,200 MSRP

1794 Edition

$64,380 MSRP

27

Denali

$69,700 MSRP

1794 Edition

$67,380 MSRP

28

AT4

$66,800 MSRP

1794 Edition

$67,710 MSRP

29

AT4

$67,300 MSRP

1794 Edition

$71,305 MSRP

30

AT4X

$79,400 MSRP

1794 Edition

$71,635 MSRP

31

Denali Ultimate

$84,200 MSRP

TRD PRO

$72,565 MSRP

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Capstone

$80,800 MSRP

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GMC Sierra 1500 vs Toyota Tundra FAQ

Which is better: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2026 Toyota Tundra?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2026 Toyota Tundra on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2026 Toyota Tundra?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 starts lower at $38,300. Live GMC Sierra 1500 listings start at $498. Live Toyota Tundra listings start at $19,498.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2026 Toyota Tundra?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (38,300).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2026 Toyota Tundra?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2026 Toyota Tundra?
The 2026 Toyota Tundra leads on horsepower in this comparison (437).
Which has better seats: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2026 Toyota Tundra?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2026 Toyota Tundra?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (13,300).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2026 Toyota Tundra?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: GMC Sierra 1500 (5/5 NHTSA overall).