2013 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2013 Nissan Titan

2013 GMC Sierra 1500

2013 Nissan Titan

Select style

2WD Crew Cab 143.5" Denali

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sierra 1500 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" Denali	13	18	$43,179	$46,430
Sierra 1500 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" SL	14	19	$31,429	$33,795
Sierra 1500 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" SLE	14	19	$32,257	$34,685
Sierra 1500 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" SLT	15	21	$37,999	$40,860
Sierra 1500 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" Work Truck	14	19	$30,153	$31,740
Sierra 1500 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" Xtra Fuel Economy	15	22	$33,889	$36,440
Sierra 1500 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" SL	14	19	$29,778	$32,020
Sierra 1500 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" SLE	14	19	$30,057	$32,320
Sierra 1500 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" SLT	15	21	$34,712	$37,325
Sierra 1500 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" Work Truck	15	20	$26,234	$27,615
Sierra 1500 2WD Ext Cab 157.5" SLE	15	21	$31,034	$33,370
Sierra 1500 2WD Ext Cab 157.5" SLT	15	21	$34,991	$37,625
Sierra 1500 2WD Ext Cab 157.5" Work Truck	15	21	$28,172	$29,655
Sierra 1500 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" SLE	14	19	$27,537	$29,610
Sierra 1500 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck	15	20	$22,646	$23,590
Sierra 1500 2WD Reg Cab 133.0" SLE	14	19	$27,648	$29,730
Sierra 1500 2WD Reg Cab 133.0" Work Truck	15	20	$23,020	$23,980
Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" SL	13	18	$34,661	$37,270
Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" SLE	13	18	$35,642	$38,325
Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" SLT	15	21	$40,952	$44,035
Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" Work Truck	13	18	$33,145	$34,890
Sierra 1500 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" SL	13	18	$32,894	$35,370
Sierra 1500 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" SLE	13	18	$33,228	$35,730
Sierra 1500 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" SLT	15	21	$37,734	$40,575
Sierra 1500 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" Work Truck	13	18	$30,015	$31,595
Sierra 1500 4WD Ext Cab 157.5" SLE	15	21	$34,261	$36,840
Sierra 1500 4WD Ext Cab 157.5" SLT	15	21	$38,013	$40,875
Sierra 1500 4WD Ext Cab 157.5" Work Truck	15	21	$31,069	$32,705
Sierra 1500 4WD Reg Cab 119.0" SLE	13	18	$30,796	$33,115
Sierra 1500 4WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck	14	18	$26,428	$27,530
Sierra 1500 4WD Reg Cab 133.0" SLE	13	18	$31,075	$33,415
Sierra 1500 4WD Reg Cab 133.0" Work Truck	14	18	$26,716	$27,830
Sierra 1500 AWD Crew Cab 143.5" Denali	12	18	$46,109	$49,580

Select style

2WD Crew Cab LWB SV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Titan 2WD Crew Cab LWB SV	13	18	$31,100	$34,350
Titan 2WD Crew Cab SWB S	13	18	$28,813	$31,820
Titan 2WD Crew Cab SWB SL	13	18	$36,650	$40,490
Titan 2WD Crew Cab SWB SV	13	18	$30,694	$33,900
Titan 2WD King Cab SWB S	13	18	$26,509	$29,270
Titan 2WD King Cab SWB SV	13	18	$28,705	$31,700
Titan 4WD Crew Cab LWB SV	12	17	$33,703	$37,230
Titan 4WD Crew Cab SWB PRO-4X	12	17	$35,927	$39,690
Titan 4WD Crew Cab SWB S	12	17	$31,390	$34,670
Titan 4WD Crew Cab SWB SL	12	17	$39,090	$43,190
Titan 4WD Crew Cab SWB SV	12	17	$33,270	$36,750
Titan 4WD King Cab SWB PRO-4X	12	17	$33,938	$37,490
Titan 4WD King Cab SWB S	12	17	$29,085	$32,120
Titan 4WD King Cab SWB SV	12	17	$31,281	$34,550

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$43,179

$31,100

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$46,430

$34,350

Monthly Payment Estimate

$774 / month

$573 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Among increasingly bold full-size trucks, the 2013 GMC Sierra is simple in looks and strong in performance—with the Sierra Hybrid remaining a fuel-efficient standout.

The 2013 Nissan Titan provides strong performance, with a brash style, but it's simply fallen to the back of the pack in many respects.

TCC Likes

Handles well for a big truck
Wide lineup of models, engines
Simple, nicely trimmed interior

Strong, responsive powertrain
Cargo-friendly bed
Handles well for a truck

TCC Dislikes

Plain looks (even compared to the Silverado)
Unsupportive front seats
Rear seat back is too vertical

Irrepressible engine note
Guzzles gas, faster than other V-8 trucks
No V-6 model

Fuel Economy

City

13 mpg

Highway

18 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

62.50

61.3

Second Leg Room (in)

38.70

40.4

Front Head Room (in)

41.20

41.0

Second Hip Room (in)

65.40

60.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

65.20

65.1

Second Head Room (in)

40.50

40.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

65.10

64.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.30

41.8

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

143.50

159.5

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

9.00

10.3

Cab to Axle (in)

32.00

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

80.00

79.5

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

32.90

- TBD -

Overhang, Front (in)

39.40

- TBD -

Frame Width, Rear (in)

- TBD -

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)

148.90

- TBD -

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)

230.20

244.2

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

12.30

10.3

Cab to End of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

73.80

74.7

Ground to Top of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

47.20

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

50.60

50.0

Tailgate Width (in)

61.50

- TBD -

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

69.30

87.0

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

62.40

63.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

21.00

19.9

Cargo Volume (ft³)

53.2

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

61.50

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

12.6 x 0.6

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

11.61 x 2.36

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.99 x 1.18

13.8 x 1.2

Brake Type

Pwr

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Location

Driver Side

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

28.0

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

19.2

19.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

47.2

51.2

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

3.5

19.5

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

N/A

Tires

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

2044

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

ZRS

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

- TBD -

N/A

Rear Tire Size

P275/55R20

P265/70R18

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

N/A

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

2044

- TBD -

Rear Tire Order Code

QSS

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

2304

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P275/55R20

P265/70R18

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

- TBD -

N/A

Spare Tire Size

P265/70R17

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

QSS

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

1455

929

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

9700

9400

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

6600

Weight Information

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3950

4200

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

2195

2372

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6800

7101

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3650

3699

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2930

2900

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

15000

15099

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 x 8.5

18 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

18 x 8.0

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 x 8.5

18 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

12.8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Watts

N/A

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

145

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

650

Engine

Engine Type

Gas/Ethanol V8

Gas V8

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Engine Oil Cooler

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

417 @ 4300

385 @ 3400

Engine Order Code

L9H

Displacement

6.2L/378

5.6L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

403 @ 5700

317 @ 5200

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.06

2.61

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.36

Trans Order Code

MYC

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.15

1.00

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Transfer Case Model

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.03

3.82

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.53

1.52

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.83

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Crew Cab Pickup

Crew Cab

Vehicle Name

GMC Sierra 1500

Nissan Titan

Body Code

E63

159.5" WB

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

1.40

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

2-stage multi-leaf

Multi-Leaf

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3950

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

1.80

- TBD -

Axle Type - Rear

Semi-Floating

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.40

1.34

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3950

- TBD -

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

3650

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.42

2.93

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Frame

Frame Type

Hydroformed

Ladder

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

13.1

12.2

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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