Dodge Ram 1500 vs GMC Sierra 2500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2004 GMC Sierra 2500
Overview
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | ST | Work Truck |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2010 | 2004 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20,610 (best) | $23,520 |
| Lowest listing price | $13,988 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $13,988 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $13,988 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 14 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 26 gal | 34 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 9,100 lbs | 10,800 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,480 lbs | 3,570 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,545 lbs (best) | 5,030 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 9 in (best) | 6.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.5 in | 133 in (best) |
| Length | 209 in | 222.1 in (best) |
| Width | 79.4 in (best) | 78.5 in |
| Height | 74.6 in (best) | 74.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 4 | 1 (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 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST $20,610 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Work Truck $23,520 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | ST $20,910 MSRP | Work Truck $29,970 MSRP |
| 3 | ST $24,665 MSRP | Base $25,590 MSRP |
| 4 | ST $28,510 MSRP | Base $31,697 MSRP |
| 5 | ST $25,065 MSRP | SLE $26,728 MSRP |
| 6 | ST $25,365 MSRP | SLE $32,035 MSRP |
| 7 | ST $29,075 MSRP | SLE $33,617 MSRP |
| 8 | ST $31,730 MSRP | SLE $35,445 MSRP |
| 9 | SLT $24,855 MSRP | SLT $36,095 MSRP |
| 10 | SLT $25,155 MSRP | SLT $37,515 MSRP |
| 11 | SLT $28,865 MSRP | SLT $39,510 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 | — |
Live inventory
Dodge Ram 1500 vs GMC Sierra 2500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 vs 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 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 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 starts lower at $20,610. Live Dodge Ram 1500 listings start at $13,988.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (20,610).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (16).
- Which has better horsepower: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (390).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
- The 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (10,800).