2018 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2018 Toyota Tundra

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has tested both the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 and the 2018 Toyota Tundra, and there are some significant differences in the final scores:

• 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Base – 4×2 Regular Cab 6.6 ft. Box 119 in. WB
  • Frontal Crash Overall: 5 Stars
  • Frontal Crash, Driver: 5 Stars
  • Frontal Crash, Passenger: 5 Stars
  • Rollover: 4 Stars
• 2018 Toyota Tundra SR – 4.6L V8 4×2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. Boc 145.7 in. WB
  • Frontal Crash Overall: 4 Stars
  • Frontal Crash, Driver: 4 Stars
  • Frontal Crash, Passenger: 4 Stars
  • Rollover: 3 Stars

On the roads in and around Madison, TN, that extra peace of mind will come in handy.

Base Trim Value

The 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 starts at $29,000 MSRP, while the 2018 Toyota Tundra starts at $31,120 MSRP. On top of that, the Sierra 1500 has a more efficient engine under the hood:

• 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 – 4.3L V6 Engine
  • EPA-Estimated MPG (City): 18
  • EPA-Estimated MPG (Highway): 24
  • EPA-Estimated MPG (Combined): 21
• 2018 Toyota Tundra – 4.6L V8 Engine
  • EPA-Estimated MPG (City): 15
  • EPA-Estimated MPG (Highway): 19
  • EPA-Estimated MPG (Combined): 17

As you can see, Tundra gas mileage lags behind. For 2018, pick the truck that saves you money at the dealership and at the pump in Hendersonville, TN.