Dodge Ram 1500 vs GMC Sierra 3500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 GMC Sierra 3500
Overview
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | GMC Sierra 3500Work 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 | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2010 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | GMC Sierra 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20,610 (best) | $23,185 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | GMC Sierra 3500Work 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 3500Work 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 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 9,100 lbs | 12,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,480 lbs | 4,658 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,545 lbs (best) | 4,942 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 9 in | 10.6 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 120.5 in | 133 in (best) |
| Length | 209 in | 224.5 in (best) |
| Width | 79.4 in | 79.7 in (best) |
| Height | 74.6 in | 76.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Dodge Ram 1500ST | GMC Sierra 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST $20,610 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Work Truck $23,185 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | ST $20,910 MSRP | Work Truck $26,475 MSRP |
| 3 | ST $24,665 MSRP | Work Truck $27,135 MSRP |
| 4 | ST $28,510 MSRP | Work Truck $28,715 MSRP |
| 5 | ST $25,065 MSRP | Work Truck $29,130 MSRP |
| 6 | ST $25,365 MSRP | Work Truck $26,465 MSRP |
| 7 | ST $29,075 MSRP | Work Truck $26,710 MSRP |
| 8 | ST $31,730 MSRP | Work Truck $29,255 MSRP |
| 9 | SLT $24,855 MSRP | Work Truck $30,155 MSRP |
| 10 | SLT $25,155 MSRP | Work Truck $31,495 MSRP |
| 11 | SLT $28,865 MSRP | Work Truck $32,145 MSRP |
| 12 | SLT $31,020 MSRP | SL1 $24,420 MSRP |
| 13 | SLT $28,425 MSRP | SL1 $27,905 MSRP |
| 14 | SLT $28,725 MSRP | SL1 $28,625 MSRP |
| 15 | SLT $32,085 MSRP | SL1 $30,130 MSRP |
| 16 | SLT $34,240 MSRP | SL1 $30,620 MSRP |
| 17 | Laramie $36,880 MSRP | SL1 $27,855 MSRP |
| 18 | Laramie $39,035 MSRP | SL1 $28,050 MSRP |
| 19 | Laramie $40,495 MSRP | SL1 $30,690 MSRP |
| 20 | Laramie $42,650 MSRP | SL1 $31,640 MSRP |
| 21 | — | SL1 $32,925 MSRP |
| 22 | — | SL1 $33,640 MSRP |
| 23 | — | SLE1 $25,885 MSRP |
| 24 | — | SLE1 $29,525 MSRP |
| 25 | — | SLE1 $30,050 MSRP |
| 26 | — | SLE1 $31,640 MSRP |
| 27 | — | SLE1 $31,980 MSRP |
| 28 | — | SLE1 $29,135 MSRP |
| 29 | — | SLE1 $29,385 MSRP |
| 30 | — | SLE1 $32,210 MSRP |
| 31 | — | SLE1 $33,100 MSRP |
| 32 | — | SLE1 $34,325 MSRP |
| 33 | — | SLE1 $34,995 MSRP |
| 34 | — | SLE2 $31,255 MSRP |
| 35 | — | SLE2 $31,560 MSRP |
| 36 | — | SLE2 $33,530 MSRP |
| 37 | — | SLE2 $33,650 MSRP |
| 38 | — | SLE2 $33,945 MSRP |
| 39 | — | SLE2 $34,800 MSRP |
| 40 | — | SLE2 $36,215 MSRP |
| 41 | — | SLE2 $36,860 MSRP |
| 42 | — | SLT $32,735 MSRP |
| 43 | — | SLT $33,075 MSRP |
| 44 | — | SLT $35,010 MSRP |
| 45 | — | SLT $35,170 MSRP |
| 46 | — | SLT $35,425 MSRP |
| 47 | — | SLT $36,280 MSRP |
| 48 | — | SLT $37,695 MSRP |
| 49 | — | SLT $38,340 MSRP |
Dodge Ram 1500 vs GMC Sierra 3500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 3500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 vs 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 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 3500?
- 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 3500?
- 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 3500?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (16).
- Which has better horsepower: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 3500?
- The 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (390).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 or 2006 GMC Sierra 3500?
- The 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (12,000).