Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford F-250 Super Duty
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Work Truck | XL |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $36,900 (best) | $45,975 |
| Lowest listing price | $22,999 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $58,290 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $76,985 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 51 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 18 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 24 gal | 34 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 430 hp (best) |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft | 485 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.7 L | 7.3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 9,100 lbs | 18,200 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 2,250 lbs | 4,246 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,410 lbs (best) | 5,691 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 9.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 126.5 in | 141.4 in (best) |
| Length | 210.9 in | 231.8 in (best) |
| Width | 81.1 in (best) | 80 in |
| Height | 75.7 in | 78.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Ford F-250 Super DutyXL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 3 | 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 Silverado 1500 | Ford F-250 Super Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work Truck $36,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | XL $45,975 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Work Truck $37,100 MSRP | XL $48,535 MSRP |
| 3 | Work Truck $40,200 MSRP | XL $48,735 MSRP |
| 4 | Work Truck $42,700 MSRP | XL $50,190 MSRP |
| 5 | Work Truck $43,000 MSRP | XL $50,390 MSRP |
| 6 | Work Truck $41,500 MSRP | XL $48,775 MSRP |
| 7 | Work Truck $41,700 MSRP | XL $51,335 MSRP |
| 8 | Work Truck $43,500 MSRP | XL $51,535 MSRP |
| 9 | Work Truck $46,000 MSRP | XL $52,990 MSRP |
| 10 | Work Truck $46,300 MSRP | XL $53,190 MSRP |
| 11 | Custom $42,400 MSRP | XLT $49,275 MSRP |
| 12 | Custom $44,800 MSRP | XLT $52,345 MSRP |
| 13 | Custom $45,700 MSRP | XLT $54,100 MSRP |
| 14 | Custom $48,200 MSRP | XLT $54,300 MSRP |
| 15 | Custom $48,500 MSRP | XLT $52,075 MSRP |
| 16 | LT $47,900 MSRP | XLT $54,945 MSRP |
| 17 | LT $50,400 MSRP | XLT $55,145 MSRP |
| 18 | LT $50,700 MSRP | XLT $56,900 MSRP |
| 19 | LT $51,200 MSRP | XLT $57,100 MSRP |
| 20 | LT $53,700 MSRP | Lariat $62,975 MSRP |
| 21 | LT $54,000 MSRP | Lariat $63,175 MSRP |
| 22 | LT Fleet $48,500 MSRP | Lariat $65,775 MSRP |
| 23 | LT Fleet $51,000 MSRP | Lariat $65,975 MSRP |
| 24 | RST $51,400 MSRP | King Ranch $78,575 MSRP |
| 25 | RST $52,200 MSRP | King Ranch $78,775 MSRP |
| 26 | RST $54,700 MSRP | Platinum $79,465 MSRP |
| 27 | RST $55,000 MSRP | Platinum $79,665 MSRP |
| 28 | Custom Trail Boss $52,900 MSRP | — |
| 29 | Custom Trail Boss $53,200 MSRP | — |
| 30 | LTZ $58,100 MSRP | — |
| 31 | LTZ $61,400 MSRP | — |
| 32 | LTZ $61,700 MSRP | — |
| 33 | LT Trail Boss $59,700 MSRP | — |
| 34 | LT Trail Boss $60,000 MSRP | — |
| 35 | High Country $63,000 MSRP | — |
| 36 | High Country $66,500 MSRP | — |
| 37 | High Country $66,800 MSRP | — |
| 38 | ZR2 $71,800 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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New2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
RST
Sterling Gray Metallic•Jet Black, Leather-Appointed Front Outboard Seating PositionsN/A$65,940Jay Hatfield Chevrolet of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
Used2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
LTZ
Summit White•Jet Black, Perforated Leather-Appointed Seat Trim129,991 mi$22,999Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
New2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
RST
Sterling Gray Metallic•Jet Black, Leather-Appointed Front Outboard Seating PositionsN/A$65,940Jay Hatfield Chevrolet of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
New2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Custom Trail Boss
Red Hot•Jet Black, Cloth Seat TrimN/A$58,290Jay Hatfield Chevrolet of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
New2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
LT Trail Boss
Black•Jet Black, Leather-Appointed Front Outboard Seating PositionsN/A$69,485Jay Hatfield Chevrolet of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
Used2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
LTZ
Summit White•Jet Black, Perforated Leather-Appointed Seat Trim129,991 mi$22,999Jay Hatfield Chevrolet of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford F-250 Super Duty FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 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: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 starts lower at $36,900. Live Chevrolet Silverado 1500 listings start at $22,999.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
- The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (36,900).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
- The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
- The 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty leads on horsepower in this comparison (430).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 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 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (5/5 NHTSA overall).