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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Dodge Ram 2500

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

Vehicles

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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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2010 Dodge Ram 2500

Overview

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckDodge Ram 2500ST
Selected trimWork TruckST
Body styleTruck (Regular Cab)Truck (Regular Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic5-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262010

Pricing & market

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckDodge Ram 2500ST
MSRP$36,900$27,215 (best)
Lowest listing price$4,995 (best)$9,990
Median listing price$50,854$18,990 (best)
Highest listing price$98,910$23,599 (best)
For sale now1,368 (best)3

Fuel economy & range

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckDodge Ram 2500ST
Combined MPG19 MPG (best)
City MPG18 MPG (best)
Highway MPG21 MPG (best)
Fuel tank24 gal35 gal (best)

Performance

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckDodge Ram 2500ST
Horsepower310 hp383 hp (best)
Torque430 lb-ft (best)400 lb-ft
Engine size2.7 L5.7 L (best)
CylindersI4V8

Size & capability

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckDodge Ram 2500ST
Seating3 seats3 seats
Doors22
Towing capacity9,100 lbs13,450 lbs (best)
Payload2,250 lbs3,160 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,410 lbs (best)5,492 lbs
Ground clearance7.9 in (best)7.4 in
Wheelbase126.5 in140.5 in (best)
Length210.9 in231 in (best)
Width81.1 in (best)78.9 in
Height75.7 in (best)73.3 in

Safety & recalls

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckDodge Ram 2500ST
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)Not Rated
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)Not Rated
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)Not Rated
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)Not Rated
Side crash (passenger)Not RatedNot Rated
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)Not Rated
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)3 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)3 (best)4

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.

TrimChevrolet Silverado 1500Dodge Ram 2500
1

Work Truck

$36,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

ST

$27,215 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Work Truck

$37,100 MSRP

ST

$30,465 MSRP

3

Work Truck

$40,200 MSRP

ST

$30,665 MSRP

4

Work Truck

$42,600 MSRP

ST

$30,190 MSRP

5

Work Truck

$42,900 MSRP

ST

$33,860 MSRP

6

Work Truck

$41,500 MSRP

ST

$34,060 MSRP

7

Work Truck

$41,700 MSRP

SLT

$30,360 MSRP

8

Work Truck

$43,500 MSRP

SLT

$35,215 MSRP

9

Work Truck

$45,900 MSRP

SLT

$35,415 MSRP

10

Work Truck

$46,200 MSRP

SLT

$35,915 MSRP

11

Custom

$42,400 MSRP

SLT

$33,575 MSRP

12

Custom

$44,700 MSRP

SLT

$38,480 MSRP

13

Custom

$45,700 MSRP

SLT

$38,680 MSRP

14

Custom

$48,100 MSRP

SLT

$39,180 MSRP

15

Custom

$48,400 MSRP

Laramie

$39,290 MSRP

16

LT

$47,900 MSRP

Laramie

$39,490 MSRP

17

LT

$50,300 MSRP

Laramie

$39,990 MSRP

18

LT

$50,600 MSRP

Laramie

$42,450 MSRP

19

LT

$51,200 MSRP

Laramie

$42,650 MSRP

20

LT

$53,600 MSRP

Laramie

$43,150 MSRP

21

LT

$53,900 MSRP

22

LT Fleet

$48,500 MSRP

23

LT Fleet

$50,900 MSRP

24

RST

$51,300 MSRP

25

RST

$52,200 MSRP

26

RST

$54,600 MSRP

27

RST

$54,900 MSRP

28

Custom Trail Boss

$52,800 MSRP

29

Custom Trail Boss

$53,100 MSRP

30

LTZ

$58,000 MSRP

31

LTZ

$61,300 MSRP

32

LTZ

$61,600 MSRP

33

LT Trail Boss

$59,600 MSRP

34

LT Trail Boss

$59,900 MSRP

35

High Country

$62,900 MSRP

36

High Country

$66,400 MSRP

37

High Country

$66,700 MSRP

38

ZR2

$71,700 MSRP

Live inventory

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Dodge Ram 2500 FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 starts lower at $27,215. Live Chevrolet Silverado 1500 listings start at $4,995. Live Dodge Ram 2500 listings start at $9,990.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,215).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (383).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (13,450).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2010 Dodge Ram 2500?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (5/5 NHTSA overall); Dodge Ram 2500 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).