Which is better: 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche vs 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche starts lower at $35,980.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?

The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (35,980).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?

The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (17).

Which has better horsepower: 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?

The 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty leads on horsepower in this comparison (430).

Which has better seats: 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?

The 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty leads on seats in this comparison (6).

Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?

The 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (22,000).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche vs 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).

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Chevrolet Avalanche vs Ford F-250 Super Duty

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2013 Chevrolet Avalanche

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2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty

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Overview

Spec	Chevrolet AvalancheLS	Ford F-250 Super DutyXL
Selected trim	LS	XL
Body style	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Regular Cab)
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	regular unleaded
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	flex-fuel (FFV)	gas
Model year	2013	2027

Pricing & market

Spec	Chevrolet AvalancheLS	Ford F-250 Super DutyXL
MSRP	$35,980 (best)	$45,975
For sale now	0	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Chevrolet AvalancheLS	Ford F-250 Super DutyXL
Combined MPG	17 MPG (best)	—
City MPG	15 MPG (best)	—
Highway MPG	21 MPG (best)	—
Fuel tank	31.5 gal	34 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Chevrolet AvalancheLS	Ford F-250 Super DutyXL
Horsepower	320 hp	430 hp (best)
Torque	335 lb-ft	485 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	5.3 L	7.3 L (best)
Cylinders	V8	V8

Size & capability

Spec	Chevrolet AvalancheLS	Ford F-250 Super DutyXL
Seating	5 seats (best)	3 seats
Doors	4 (best)	2
Towing capacity	8,100 lbs	18,200 lbs (best)
Payload	1,295 lbs	4,246 lbs (best)
Curb weight	5,705 lbs	5,691 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	9.1 in	9.7 in (best)
Wheelbase	130 in	141.4 in (best)
Length	221.3 in	231.8 in (best)
Width	79.1 in	80 in (best)
Height	76.6 in	78.9 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Chevrolet AvalancheLS	Ford F-250 Super DutyXL
NHTSA overall	Not Rated	—
Frontal crash (driver)	Not Rated	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	Not Rated	—
Side crash (driver)	Not Rated	—
Side crash (passenger)	Not Rated	—
Side pole	Not Rated	—
Rollover	3 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	2	None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Chevrolet Avalanche	Ford F-250 Super Duty
1	LS $35,980 MSRP(Currently comparing)	XL $45,975 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	LS $39,030 MSRP	XL $48,535 MSRP
3	LT $38,625 MSRP	XL $48,735 MSRP
4	LT $41,675 MSRP	XL $50,190 MSRP
5	LTZ $44,580 MSRP	XL $50,390 MSRP
6	LTZ $47,885 MSRP	XL $48,775 MSRP
7	—	XL $51,335 MSRP
8	—	XL $51,535 MSRP
9	—	XL $52,990 MSRP
10	—	XL $53,190 MSRP
11	—	XLT $49,275 MSRP
12	—	XLT $52,345 MSRP
13	—	XLT $54,100 MSRP
14	—	XLT $54,300 MSRP
15	—	XLT $52,075 MSRP
16	—	XLT $54,945 MSRP
17	—	XLT $55,145 MSRP
18	—	XLT $56,900 MSRP
19	—	XLT $57,100 MSRP
20	—	Lariat $62,975 MSRP
21	—	Lariat $63,175 MSRP
22	—	Lariat $65,775 MSRP
23	—	Lariat $65,975 MSRP
24	—	King Ranch $78,575 MSRP
25	—	King Ranch $78,775 MSRP
26	—	Platinum $79,465 MSRP
27	—	Platinum $79,665 MSRP

Chevrolet Avalanche vs Ford F-250 Super Duty FAQ

Which is better: 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?: It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche vs 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?: Based on starting MSRP, the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche starts lower at $35,980.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?: The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (35,980).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?: The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (17).
Which has better horsepower: 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?: The 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty leads on horsepower in this comparison (430).
Which has better seats: 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?: The 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty leads on seats in this comparison (6).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?: The 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (22,000).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche vs 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?: NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).