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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ram ProMaster 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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2027 Ram ProMaster 2500

Overview

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckRam ProMaster 2500SLT
Selected trimWork TruckSLT
Body styleTruck (Regular Cab)Cargo Van
Drivetrainrear wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic9-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262027

Pricing & market

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckRam ProMaster 2500SLT
MSRP$36,900 (best)$51,300
Lowest listing price$23,398 (best)—
Median listing price$49,764 (best)—
Highest listing price$69,796 (best)—
For sale now55 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckRam ProMaster 2500SLT
Combined MPG20 MPG (best)—
City MPG18 MPG (best)—
Highway MPG21 MPG (best)—
Fuel tank24 gal24 gal

Performance

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckRam ProMaster 2500SLT
Horsepower310 hp (best)276 hp
Torque430 lb-ft (best)250 lb-ft
Engine size2.7 L3.6 L (best)
CylindersI4V6

Size & capability

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckRam ProMaster 2500SLT
Seating3 seats (best)2 seats
Doors2 (best)—
Towing capacity9,100 lbs (best)6,800 lbs
Payload2,250 lbs4,395 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,410 lbs (best)4,505 lbs
Ground clearance7.9 in8 in (best)
Wheelbase126.5 in136 in (best)
Length210.9 in213 in (best)
Width81.1 in (best)80 in
Height75.7 in93 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecChevrolet Silverado 1500Work TruckRam ProMaster 2500SLT
NHTSA overall5 / 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 pole5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Open recalls (YMM scope)3None 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.

TrimChevrolet Silverado 1500Ram ProMaster 2500
1

Work Truck

$36,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

SLT

$51,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Work Truck

$37,100 MSRP

SLT

$52,295 MSRP

3

Work Truck

$40,200 MSRP

SLT

$52,895 MSRP

4

Work Truck

$42,700 MSRP

SLT+

$51,300 MSRP

5

Work Truck

$43,000 MSRP

SLT+

$52,295 MSRP

6

Work Truck

$41,500 MSRP

SLT+

$52,895 MSRP

7

Work Truck

$41,700 MSRP

Tradesman

$51,300 MSRP

8

Work Truck

$43,500 MSRP

Tradesman

$52,295 MSRP

9

Work Truck

$46,000 MSRP

Tradesman

$52,895 MSRP

10

Work Truck

$46,300 MSRP

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11

Custom

$42,400 MSRP

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12

Custom

$44,800 MSRP

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13

Custom

$45,700 MSRP

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14

Custom

$48,200 MSRP

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15

Custom

$48,500 MSRP

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16

LT

$47,900 MSRP

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17

LT

$50,400 MSRP

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18

LT

$50,700 MSRP

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19

LT

$51,200 MSRP

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20

LT

$53,700 MSRP

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21

LT

$54,000 MSRP

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22

LT Fleet

$48,500 MSRP

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23

LT Fleet

$51,000 MSRP

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24

RST

$51,400 MSRP

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25

RST

$52,200 MSRP

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26

RST

$54,700 MSRP

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27

RST

$55,000 MSRP

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28

Custom Trail Boss

$52,900 MSRP

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29

Custom Trail Boss

$53,200 MSRP

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30

LTZ

$58,100 MSRP

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31

LTZ

$61,400 MSRP

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32

LTZ

$61,700 MSRP

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33

LT Trail Boss

$59,700 MSRP

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34

LT Trail Boss

$60,000 MSRP

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35

High Country

$63,000 MSRP

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36

High Country

$66,500 MSRP

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37

High Country

$66,800 MSRP

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38

ZR2

$71,800 MSRP

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Live inventory

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ram ProMaster 2500 FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2027 Ram ProMaster 2500?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2027 Ram ProMaster 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 2027 Ram ProMaster 2500?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 starts lower at $36,900. Live Chevrolet Silverado 1500 listings start at $23,398.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2027 Ram ProMaster 2500?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (36,900).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2027 Ram ProMaster 2500?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2027 Ram ProMaster 2500?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (355).
Which has better seats: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2027 Ram ProMaster 2500?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2027 Ram ProMaster 2500?
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 ProMaster 2500?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (5/5 NHTSA overall).