Compare the2024 GMC Sierra HDVS 2024 Nissan Titan XD

Both the Sierra HD and Titan XD offer Rear Cross Traffic Alert, but the Sierra HD with Rear Cross Traffic Alert also has Rear Cross Traffic Braking (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Titan XD’s Rear Cross Traffic Alert doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Sierra HD and the Titan XD have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available four-wheel drive, blind spot warning systems and around view monitors.

The Sierra HD’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Titan XD’s (6 vs. 5 years).

There are over 55 percent more GMC dealers than there are Nissan dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Sierra HD’s warranty.

The GMC Sierra HD’s engines use a cast iron block for durability, while the Titan XD’s engine uses an aluminum block. Aluminum engine blocks are much more prone to warp and crack at high temperatures than cast iron.

In the GMC Sierra HD, the optional 6.6 turbo V8 diesel has a gear driven camshaft to prevent engine damage from a broken camshaft belt or chain. Gears don’t exert side forces against the camshaft that can wear the cam bearings. The engine in the Nissan all use chain driven camshafts.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Sierra HD has a standard 720-amp battery (1430 diesel). The Titan XD’s 710-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the GMC Sierra HD 3500HD’s reliability 15 points higher than the Titan XD and the GMC Sierra HD 2500HD is rated 22 points higher than the Titan XD.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that GMC vehicles are better in initial quality than Nissan vehicles. J.D. Power ranks GMC above average in initial quality. With 13 more problems per 100 vehicles, Nissan is rated lower.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that GMC vehicles are more reliable than Nissan With 13 fewer problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, J.D. Power ranks GMC higher than Nissan.

The Sierra HD’s 6.6 V8 produces 1 more horsepower (401 vs. 400) and 51 lbs.-ft. more torque (464 vs. 413) than the Titan XD’s 5.6 DOHC V8.

The Sierra HD’s 6.6 turbo V8 diesel produces 70 more horsepower (470 vs. 400) and 562 lbs.-ft. more torque (975 vs. 413) than the Titan XD’s 5.6 DOHC V8.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the GMC Sierra HD uses regular unleaded gasoline. The Titan XD requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost on average about 82.8 cents more per gallon.

The Sierra HD Regular Cab Diesel’s standard fuel tank has 2 gallons more fuel capacity than the Titan XD (28 vs. 26 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Sierra HD Gas Engine/Crew Cab Diesel’s standard fuel tank has 10 gallons more fuel capacity than the Titan XD (36 vs. 26 gallons).

The Sierra HD has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Titan XD doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

A 10-speed automatic is standard on the GMC Sierra HD, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a nine-speed automatic is available for the Titan XD.

The GMC Sierra HD’s wheels have 8 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Nissan Titan XD only has 6 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Sierra HD has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Titan XD doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Sierra 2500 HD Standard Bed Crew Cab’s wheelbase is 7.3 inches longer than on the Titan XD (158.9 inches vs. 151.6 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Sierra HD is 2 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Titan XD.

The Sierra 2500 HD Standard Bed Denali Crew Cab handles at .72 G’s, while the Titan XD Platinum pulls only .69 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Sierra 2500 HD Standard Bed Denali Crew Cab executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.3 seconds quicker than the Titan XD PRO-4X (28.5 seconds @ .6 average G’s vs. 29.8 seconds @ .55 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the Sierra HD Regular Cab’s turning circle is 6.9 feet tighter than the Titan XD’s (46.9 feet vs. 53.8 feet).

The Sierra HD Crew Cab shortbed has a much larger cargo box than the Titan XD shortbed (69.5 vs. 59.6 cubic feet).

The Sierra HD’s cargo box is larger than the Titan XD’s in every dimension:

The GMC Sierra HD has a standard CornerStep, which allows for much easier access to the cargo area. A rear cargo step is only available on the Nissan Titan XD PRO-4X/Platinum Reserve/SV Regular Cab for extra cost.

The Sierra HD’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Titan XD’s (18000 vs. 11050 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Nissan Titan XD is only 11050 pounds. The Sierra 3500 HD Regular Cab offers up to a 36,000 lbs. towing capacity.

The Sierra HD 4x4 with optional equipment can be flat towed on all four wheels (dinghy towed), allowing recreational vehicle owners to bring it with them on the road. When they reach their destination, the Sierra HD can be unhitched and driven around locally. The Titan XD can’t be towed flat on the ground.

The Sierra HD has a much higher standard payload capacity than the Titan XD (3383 vs. 2260 lbs.).

The Sierra HD has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the Titan XD (6947 vs. 2260 lbs.).

The Sierra HD AT4/Denali offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed, warning and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Titan XD doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Sierra HD’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch or automatically. The Titan XD’s parking brake has to be released manually.

The power windows standard on both the Sierra HD and the Titan XD have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the Sierra HD is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The Titan XD prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

The Sierra HD’s standard front and rear power windows all lower with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Titan XD’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open them fully.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the GMC Sierra HD (except Pro/SLE) offers an optional wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The Titan XD doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

The GMC Sierra HD comes in regular cab, extended cab and crew cab bodystyles; the Nissan Titan XD isn’t available as a regular cab or extended cab.

The Sierra HD is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The Titan XD doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

Insurance will cost less for the Sierra HD owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Sierra HD will cost $1530 to $8125 less than the Titan XD over a five-year period.

The Sierra HD will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Sierra HD will retain 58.52% to 68.06% of its original price after five years, while the Titan XD only retains 53.86% to 58.92%.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the GMC Sierra HD will be $1210 to $16933 less than for the Nissan Titan XD.

The GMC Sierra outsold the Nissan Titan by over 15 to one during 2023.