2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2021 Toyota Tundra

If you’re considering a new pickup truck, you may have checked out the Chevy Silverado 1500 or the Toyota Tundra. These are both great choices for El Paso, TX drivers, but how do they compare? If you’re stuck trying to choose between these two vehicles, Rudolph Chevrolet has got you covered. Read on for our official comparison of these cars’ price, performance, safety, and interior features. Then, head over to our online inventory to pick out your perfect Chevy!

Silverado vs. Tundra: Price & Performance

When it comes to price and performance, the Chevy Silverado 1500 offers serious capability. Seven trim options, 10-speed automatic transmission, and a towing capacity of almost 10,000 pounds are just the beginning. Check out the full details below:

• MSRP starting at $28,995
• 7 trim options available
• Car and Driver rating: 8/10 
• 10-speed automatic transmission
• 277 hp, 460 lb-ft of torque
• 23 mpg city / 29 mpg highway
• Seats 6 passengers
• Max towing capacity: 9,700 lbs

The Toyota Tundra also has some plausible performance features, with a slightly higher towing capacity and better horsepower. However, it has a weaker transmission, less torque, and poorer fuel efficiency than the Chevy Silverado – along with a higher price tag. Here are the full specs on the Tundra’s price and performance:

• MSRP starting at $35,820 
• 5 trim options available
• Car and Driver rating: 4.5/10
• 6-speed automatic transmission
• 381 hp, 401 lb-ft of torque
• 13 mpg city / 17 mpg highway
• Seats 5 passengers
• Max towing capacity: 10,200 lbs

Silverado vs. Tundra: Safety & Technology

The interior of a high-powered pickup is just as important as what’s outside. The Chevy Silverado 1500 is sure to keep your Van Horn, TX rides smooth, convenient, and comfortable. Here are some of our favorite standard and available interior features in the Silverado:

• Full-color 15-inch heads up display
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
• 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Bose audio system
• Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking
• Adaptive cruise control
• Front Pedestrian Braking
• Rear seatback storage compartments, center console storage space, and rear underseat storage
• Rear folding seats

The Toyota Tundra mostly keeps up, with plenty of standard and available features. However, you’ll ultimately be paying more for what amounts to the same safety and technology suite as the Chevy Silverado. Here is a selection of some of the Tundra’s capabilities:

• 4.2-inch multi-information heads up display
• Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon compatibility
• 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Forward Collision Warning and automatic emergency braking
• Adaptive cruise control
• Lane departure warning
• Center console storage space
• Rear folding seats

Shop Rudolph Chevrolet For All Things Chevy!

Now that you’ve compared these Chevy vs. Toyota pickups, are you ready to check out the Chevy Silverado 1500 for yourself? Contact our office anytime to set up a test drive around Las Cruces, NM, or to learn more about this powerful pickup. You can also browse our new vehicle specials to see if you can save big on your next Chevy!