Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ram 1500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Ram 1500
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Work Truck | Express |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Quad Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $36,900 (best) | $42,375 |
| Lowest listing price | $4,995 | $899 (best) |
| Median listing price | $50,854 (best) | $53,267 |
| Highest listing price | $98,910 (best) | $139,900 |
| For sale now | 1,368 | 4,143 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 24 gal | 26 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp (best) | 305 hp |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft (best) | 269 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.7 L | 3.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Towing capacity | 9,100 lbs (best) | 7,660 lbs |
| Payload | 2,250 lbs | 2,365 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,410 lbs (best) | 4,836 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 126.5 in | 141 in (best) |
| Length | 210.9 in | 229 in (best) |
| Width | 81.1 in | 82 in (best) |
| Height | 75.7 in | 78 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500Work Truck | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work Truck $36,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Express $42,375 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Work Truck $37,100 MSRP | Express $45,125 MSRP |
| 3 | Work Truck $40,200 MSRP | Express $48,265 MSRP |
| 4 | Work Truck $42,600 MSRP | Express $45,775 MSRP |
| 5 | Work Truck $42,900 MSRP | Express $48,525 MSRP |
| 6 | Work Truck $41,500 MSRP | Express $51,665 MSRP |
| 7 | Work Truck $41,700 MSRP | Tradesman $42,375 MSRP |
| 8 | Work Truck $43,500 MSRP | Tradesman $45,125 MSRP |
| 9 | Work Truck $45,900 MSRP | Tradesman $48,265 MSRP |
| 10 | Work Truck $46,200 MSRP | Tradesman $45,775 MSRP |
| 11 | Custom $42,400 MSRP | Tradesman $48,525 MSRP |
| 12 | Custom $44,700 MSRP | Tradesman $51,665 MSRP |
| 13 | Custom $45,700 MSRP | Big Horn $47,630 MSRP |
| 14 | Custom $48,100 MSRP | Big Horn $50,380 MSRP |
| 15 | Custom $48,400 MSRP | Big Horn $53,520 MSRP |
| 16 | LT $47,900 MSRP | Big Horn $51,030 MSRP |
| 17 | LT $50,300 MSRP | Big Horn $53,780 MSRP |
| 18 | LT $50,600 MSRP | Big Horn $56,920 MSRP |
| 19 | LT $51,200 MSRP | Lone Star $47,630 MSRP |
| 20 | LT $53,600 MSRP | Lone Star $50,380 MSRP |
| 21 | LT $53,900 MSRP | Lone Star $53,520 MSRP |
| 22 | LT Fleet $48,500 MSRP | Lone Star $51,030 MSRP |
| 23 | LT Fleet $50,900 MSRP | Lone Star $53,780 MSRP |
| 24 | RST $51,300 MSRP | Lone Star $56,920 MSRP |
| 25 | RST $52,200 MSRP | Warlock $48,525 MSRP |
| 26 | RST $54,600 MSRP | Laramie $61,680 MSRP |
| 27 | RST $54,900 MSRP | Laramie $65,080 MSRP |
| 28 | Custom Trail Boss $52,800 MSRP | Laramie $65,525 MSRP |
| 29 | Custom Trail Boss $53,100 MSRP | Rebel $65,645 MSRP |
| 30 | LTZ $58,000 MSRP | RHO $74,995 MSRP |
| 31 | LTZ $61,300 MSRP | Limited $76,605 MSRP |
| 32 | LTZ $61,600 MSRP | Limited $76,905 MSRP |
| 33 | LT Trail Boss $59,600 MSRP | Longhorn $76,605 MSRP |
| 34 | LT Trail Boss $59,900 MSRP | Longhorn $76,905 MSRP |
| 35 | High Country $62,900 MSRP | Tungsten $89,000 MSRP |
| 36 | High Country $66,400 MSRP | — |
| 37 | High Country $66,700 MSRP | — |
| 38 | ZR2 $71,700 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Chevrolet Silverado 15001,368 for sale
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Used2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Custom Trail Boss
Blue•Jet Black93,399 mi$29,985Seelye Select on 9th
Kalamazoo, MI
Used2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
RST
Dark Ash Metallic•Jet Black62,361 mi$39,477Northwest Motor Group
Pasco, WA
Used2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
LT Trail Boss
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat•Jet Black51,001 mi$44,999Northwest Motor Group
Pasco, WA
Used2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
RST
Black•Jet Black45,296 mi$47,888Tampa Bay Motorcars
Tampa, FL
Used2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
LTZ
Summit White•Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere34,872 mi$47,486Classic Kia Smithfield
Smithfield, NC
Used2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
LT Trail Boss
Dark Ash Metallic•Jet Black89,057 mi$34,986Classic Kia Smithfield
Smithfield, NC
Ram 15004,143 for sale
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Used2026 Ram 1500
Laramie
Granite Crystal Metallic Clearcoat•Black27,982 mi$46,985Seelye Select on 9th
Kalamazoo, MI
Used2022 Ram 1500
Rebel
Bright White•Black46,446 mi$40,999Northwest Motor Group
Pasco, WA
Used2022 Ram 1500
Big Horn
Billet Silver Metallic Clearcoat•Diesel Gray/Black35,419 mi$36,798Northwest Motor Group
Pasco, WA
Used2020 Ram 1500
Limited
Granite Crystal Metallic•Black75,795 mi$36,499Northwest Motor Group
Pasco, WA
Used2020 Ram 1500
Laramie
Delmonico Red Pearlcoat•black85,369 mi$31,499Countryside Pre-Owned
Jackson, GA
Used2018 Ram 1500
Express
Bright Silver Clearcoat Metallic•Diesel Gray/Black35,080 mi$23,478Curry INEOS Grenadier
Danbury, CT
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ram 1500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2027 Ram 1500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2027 Ram 1500 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 Ram 1500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 starts lower at $36,900. Live Chevrolet Silverado 1500 listings start at $4,995. Live Ram 1500 listings start at $899.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (36,900).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2027 Ram 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2027 Ram 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (540).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (13,300).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2027 Ram 1500?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (5/5 NHTSA overall).