Dodge Ram 1500 vs GMC Sierra 1500 HD
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD
Overview
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | ST | SLE1 |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Crew Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2010 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20,610 (best) | $29,745 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG (best) | 15 MPG |
| City MPG | 14 MPG (best) | 13 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 26 gal | 26 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 300 hp (best) |
| Torque | 235 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.7 L | 6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Towing capacity | 9,100 lbs | 10,200 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,480 lbs | 3,129 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,545 lbs (best) | 5,471 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 9 in (best) | 7.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.5 in | 153 in (best) |
| Length | 209 in | 239.7 in (best) |
| Width | 79.4 in | 79.7 in (best) |
| Height | 74.6 in | 77 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 4 | 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 | Dodge Ram 1500 | GMC Sierra 1500 HD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST $20,610 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SLE1 $29,745 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | ST $20,910 MSRP | SLE1 $33,115 MSRP |
| 3 | ST $24,665 MSRP | SLE2 $31,405 MSRP |
| 4 | ST $28,510 MSRP | SLE2 $34,640 MSRP |
| 5 | ST $25,065 MSRP | SLT $33,330 MSRP |
| 6 | ST $25,365 MSRP | SLT $36,525 MSRP |
| 7 | ST $29,075 MSRP | — |
| 8 | ST $31,730 MSRP | — |
| 9 | SLT $24,855 MSRP | — |
| 10 | SLT $25,155 MSRP | — |
| 11 | SLT $28,865 MSRP | — |
| 12 | SLT $31,020 MSRP | — |
| 13 | SLT $28,425 MSRP | — |
| 14 | SLT $28,725 MSRP | — |
| 15 | SLT $32,085 MSRP | — |
| 16 | SLT $34,240 MSRP | — |
| 17 | Laramie $36,880 MSRP | — |
| 18 | Laramie $39,035 MSRP | — |
| 19 | Laramie $40,495 MSRP | — |
| 20 | Laramie $42,650 MSRP | — |
Dodge Ram 1500 vs GMC Sierra 1500 HD FAQ
- Which is better: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 vs 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 starts lower at $20,610.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (20,610).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (16).
- Which has better horsepower: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (390).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (10,450).