2021 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2021 Nissan Titan

2021 GMC Sierra 1500

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2021 Nissan Titan

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2WD Crew Cab 147"

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sierra 1500 2WD Crew Cab 147"	16	21	$34,980	$36,400
Sierra 1500 2WD Crew Cab 147" Denali	15	22	$52,507	$55,800
Sierra 1500 2WD Crew Cab 147" Elevation	20	23	$43,003	$45,700
Sierra 1500 2WD Crew Cab 147" SLE	20	23	$41,215	$43,800
Sierra 1500 2WD Crew Cab 147" SLT	15	22	$44,697	$47,500
Sierra 1500 2WD Double Cab 147"	16	21	$32,674	$34,000
Sierra 1500 2WD Double Cab 147" Elevation	20	23	$40,557	$43,100
Sierra 1500 2WD Double Cab 147" SLE	20	23	$38,957	$41,400
Sierra 1500 2WD Reg Cab 140"	16	21	$28,926	$30,100
Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab 147"	15	20	$38,151	$39,700
Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab 147" AT4	16	21	$51,472	$54,700
Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab 147" Denali	16	22	$55,801	$59,300
Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab 147" Elevation w/3SB	18	21	$46,109	$49,000
Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab 147" Elevation w/3VL	18	21	$44,415	$47,200
Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab 147" SLE	18	21	$44,321	$47,100
Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab 147" SLT	14	20	$47,802	$50,800
Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab 157"	15	20	$38,440	$40,000
Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab 157" AT4	22	26	$52,601	$55,900
Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab 157" Denali	16	22	$56,083	$59,600
Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab 157" Elevation	18	21	$46,391	$49,300
Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab 157" SLE	18	21	$44,603	$47,400
Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab 157" SLT	14	20	$48,085	$51,100
Sierra 1500 4WD Double Cab 147"	15	20	$35,845	$37,300
Sierra 1500 4WD Double Cab 147" Elevation w/3SB	18	21	$43,662	$46,400
Sierra 1500 4WD Double Cab 147" Elevation w/3VL	18	21	$41,968	$44,600
Sierra 1500 4WD Double Cab 147" SLE	18	21	$42,062	$44,700
Sierra 1500 4WD Reg Cab 140"	15	20	$33,346	$34,700

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4x2 Crew Cab Platinum Reserve

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Titan 4x2 Crew Cab Platinum Reserve	16	21	$52,984	$56,440
Titan 4x2 Crew Cab S	16	21	$38,107	$39,680
Titan 4x2 Crew Cab SL	16	21	$51,571	$54,930
Titan 4x2 Crew Cab SV	16	21	$40,519	$43,130
Titan 4x2 King Cab S	16	21	$35,493	$36,950
Titan 4x2 King Cab SV	16	21	$38,328	$40,790
Titan 4x4 Crew Cab PRO-4X	N/A	N/A	$47,600	$50,690
Titan 4x4 Crew Cab Platinum Reserve	N/A	N/A	$56,020	$59,680
Titan 4x4 Crew Cab S	N/A	N/A	$41,105	$42,810
Titan 4x4 Crew Cab SL	N/A	N/A	$54,596	$58,160
Titan 4x4 Crew Cab SV	N/A	N/A	$43,451	$46,260
Titan 4x4 King Cab PRO-4X	15	20	$45,520	$48,470
Titan 4x4 King Cab S	15	21	$38,586	$40,180
Titan 4x4 King Cab SV	15	21	$41,353	$44,020
Titan XD 4x4 Crew Cab PRO-4X	N/A	N/A	$51,562	$54,920
Titan XD 4x4 Crew Cab Platinum Reserve	N/A	N/A	$58,857	$62,710
Titan XD 4x4 Crew Cab S	N/A	N/A	$43,614	$45,430
Titan XD 4x4 Crew Cab SL	N/A	N/A	$55,823	$59,470
Titan XD 4x4 Crew Cab SV	N/A	N/A	$46,177	$49,170

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,980

$52,984

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$36,400

$56,440

Monthly Payment Estimate

$607 / month

$941 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 GMC Sierra has deep beds and big tow ratings, but low crash-test scores.

The 2021 Nissan Titan doesn’t cast the same wide net as other trucks, but its higher starting price comes with good standard features.

TCC Likes

Classic truck style
Large beds
Large cabs

Standard safety features
Good warranty
Solid V-8

TCC Dislikes

Four V-8 choices
Optional automatic emergency braking
Limited safety options

Expensive base
Only one powertrain choice
Inefficient

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

60.24

60.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

66.02

63.3

Second Head Room (in)

40.12

40.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

65.16

63.6

Front Leg Room (in)

44.53

41.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

61.18

60.8

Second Leg Room (in)

43.4

38.5

Front Head Room (in)

43.03

Exterior Dimensions

Overhang, Front (in)

- TBD -

Frame Width, Rear (in)

- TBD -

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

231.72

228.1

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

7.89

8.6

Cab to End of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

75.49

75.6

Ground to Top of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

- TBD -

Wheelbase (in)

147.43

139.8

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

7.89

8.6

Cab to Axle (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

81.24

80.7

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

71.4

61.7

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

22.4

20.8

Cargo Volume (ft³)

62.9

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

- TBD -

61.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

50.63

Tailgate Width (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

69.92

66.2

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.5 x 1.18

13.8

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6 x 0.79

13.6

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Fuel Tank Location

- TBD -

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

46.3

Tires

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Rear Tire Order Code

QBN

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

255/70R17

P275/60SR20

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

- TBD -

Spare Tire Size

255/70R17

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

QBN

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

QBR

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

255/70R17

P275/60SR20

Trailering

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

1875

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7600

9350

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

7500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

9700

9350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

760

935

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6800

7100

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

3700

3800

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2713

3260

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

12800

15300

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3800

4012

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

1889

2492

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

5752

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

20 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

20 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Full-Size

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

710

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

200

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

730

710

Maximum Alternator Watts

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Oil Cooler

Yes

Regular Duty

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

305 @ 3900

413 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LV3

Displacement

4.3L/262

5.6 L/339

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

285 @ 5300

400 @ 5800

Engine Type

Gas V6

Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Model

None

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.66

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.03

5.42

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.53

2.25

Trans Type

Tenth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.06

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.36

3.26

Trans Order Code

MYC

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Power Take Off

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.15

1.65

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

GMC Sierra 1500

Nissan Titan

Body Code

E63

Body Style

Crew Cab Pickup

Crew Cab

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Axle Type - Rear

- TBD -

Rigid Axle

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.30

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3800

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

3700

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.42

3.69

Axle Type - Front

- TBD -

Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

3700

Suspension Type - Rear

Solid Axle

Leaf

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.69

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3850

Frame

Frame Type

Hydroformed

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

10.4

9.8

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

2021 GMC Sierra 1500

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Lease: From $409/month for 36 months
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