The battle between full-size pickups is really a contest pitting domestic against domestic against domestic.
The Toyota Tundra struggles with an awkward, chunky style inside, as well as a less proportionally on-the-mark interpretation of the big-rig look, and its interior appointments feel a little more cost-cut.
The Nissan Titan, the oldest truck in this clas, isn't offered in base work-truck form; instead it's geared toward recreational users who tow a boat on the weekends; but the Titan doesn't ride all that well and gets by far the worst mileage among full-size trucks.
The Ford F-150 is the closest rival to the Ram 1500; it's also improved immensely in ride quality and refinement over the past couple of years, though we tend to think that the Ram rides a bit better with an empty load because of its coil-spring rear setup.
The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra are now among the most dated trucks in this group; while their interiors no longer stand out the way they did a few years ago, they're quiet-riding, well-balanced machined with good performance and towing capacity.
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The 2013 Ram 1500 leads full-size trucks in interior quality, gas mileage, and handling; it adds infotainment to the list this year, but we're mixed on its new air suspension, and towing capacity is down. |
The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado lineup appeals to truck traditionalists, offering a straightforward package that isn't as bold or fashionable as rivals but delivers in every way a truck should. |
Muscular but lower in fat thanks to turbo V-6 power, the 2013 Ford F-150 shares the truck lead thanks to extreme towing capability and best-in-class tech features. |
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. |
The 2013 Toyota Tundra is tough and able, but its overwrought styling, subpar interior appointments, and unimpressive fuel economy could be cause for hesitation. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $23,100 | $23,590 | $24,070 | $23,590 | $29,270 | $25,455 |
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| 14 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 11 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Gas/Ethanol V8 | Gas V6 | Gas/Ethanol V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V8 | Gas V6 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman | 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck | 2WD Reg Cab 126" XL | 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck | 2WD King Cab SWB S | Reg Cab 4.0L V6 5-Speed AT (Natl) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Regular Cab Pickup | Reg Cab 6.5' Wideside | Regular Cab Pickup | Reg Cab Pickup | King Cab | Reg Cab |
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| Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
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| 2013 Ram 1500 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2013 Ram 1500 vs. 2013 Ford F-150 | 2013 Ram 1500 vs. 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 | 2013 Ram 1500 vs. 2013 Nissan Titan | 2013 Ram 1500 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
