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Dodge Ram 3500 vs GMC Sierra 1500

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2010 Dodge Ram 3500

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2026 GMC Sierra 1500

Overview

SpecDodge Ram 3500STGMC Sierra 1500Pro
Selected trimSTPro
Body styleTruck (Regular Cab)Truck (Regular Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typediesel fuelregular unleaded
Transmission6-speed manual8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typedieselgas
Model year20102026

Pricing & market

SpecDodge Ram 3500STGMC Sierra 1500Pro
MSRP$34,680 (best)$38,300
Lowest listing price—$30,489 (best)
Median listing price—$67,273 (best)
Highest listing price—$89,945 (best)
For sale now040 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecDodge Ram 3500STGMC Sierra 1500Pro
Combined MPG—20 MPG (best)
City MPG—18 MPG (best)
Highway MPG—21 MPG (best)
Fuel tank35 gal (best)24 gal

Performance

SpecDodge Ram 3500STGMC Sierra 1500Pro
Horsepower350 hp (best)310 hp
Torque650 lb-ft (best)430 lb-ft
Engine size6.7 L (best)2.7 L
CylindersI6I4

Size & capability

SpecDodge Ram 3500STGMC Sierra 1500Pro
Seating3 seats3 seats
Doors22
Towing capacity17,600 lbs (best)9,000 lbs
Payload4,650 lbs (best)2,230 lbs
Curb weight6,847 lbs4,440 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.6 in7.9 in (best)
Wheelbase140.5 in (best)126 in
Length231 in (best)211 in
Width—81.2 in (best)
Height73.6 in75.7 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecDodge Ram 3500STGMC Sierra 1500Pro
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)92 (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.

TrimDodge Ram 3500GMC Sierra 1500
1

ST

$34,680 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Pro

$38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

ST

$38,250 MSRP

Pro

$38,500 MSRP

3

ST

$38,450 MSRP

Pro

$41,600 MSRP

4

ST

$37,595 MSRP

Pro

$44,200 MSRP

5

ST

$41,350 MSRP

Pro

$42,900 MSRP

6

ST

$41,550 MSRP

Pro

$43,100 MSRP

7

SLT

$38,320 MSRP

Pro

$44,900 MSRP

8

SLT

$43,485 MSRP

Pro

$47,500 MSRP

9

SLT

$43,685 MSRP

Pro

$47,800 MSRP

10

SLT

$44,185 MSRP

SLE

$48,700 MSRP

11

SLT

$41,490 MSRP

SLE

$51,300 MSRP

12

SLT

$46,430 MSRP

SLE

$52,000 MSRP

13

SLT

$46,630 MSRP

SLE

$54,600 MSRP

14

SLT

$47,130 MSRP

SLE

$54,900 MSRP

15

Laramie

$47,065 MSRP

Elevation

$50,500 MSRP

16

Laramie

$47,265 MSRP

Elevation

$53,300 MSRP

17

Laramie

$47,765 MSRP

Elevation

$50,800 MSRP

18

Laramie

$49,945 MSRP

Elevation

$53,600 MSRP

19

Laramie

$50,145 MSRP

Elevation

$53,800 MSRP

20

Laramie

$50,645 MSRP

Elevation

$56,600 MSRP

21—

Elevation

$56,900 MSRP

22—

SLT

$55,100 MSRP

23—

SLT

$58,200 MSRP

24—

SLT

$58,900 MSRP

25—

Denali

$66,100 MSRP

26—

Denali

$69,400 MSRP

27—

Denali

$69,900 MSRP

28—

AT4

$67,000 MSRP

29—

AT4

$67,500 MSRP

30—

AT4X

$79,600 MSRP

31—

Denali Ultimate

$84,400 MSRP

Live inventory

Dodge Ram 3500 vs GMC Sierra 1500 FAQ

Which is better: 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 vs 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 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 3500 or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 starts lower at $34,680. Live GMC Sierra 1500 listings start at $30,489.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
The 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (34,680).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
Which has better horsepower: 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (420).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
The 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (17,600).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 vs 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: GMC Sierra 1500 (5/5 NHTSA overall).