Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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 | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XLT | Work Truck |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2010 | 2004 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,210 | $23,520 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 14 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 22.5 gal | 34 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 300 hp (best) |
| Torque | 254 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 4 L | 6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 3 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 5,250 lbs | 10,800 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,390 lbs | 3,570 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,583 lbs (best) | 5,030 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in (best) | 6.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.5 in | 133 in (best) |
| Length | 210.2 in | 222.1 in (best) |
| Width | 73.7 in | 78.5 in (best) |
| Height | 71.6 in | 74.2 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | GMC Sierra 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XLT $28,210 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Work Truck $23,520 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XLT $30,735 MSRP | Work Truck $29,970 MSRP |
| 3 | Limited $33,065 MSRP | Base $25,590 MSRP |
| 4 | Limited $35,590 MSRP | Base $31,697 MSRP |
| 5 | Limited $35,590 MSRP | SLE $26,728 MSRP |
| 6 | — | SLE $32,035 MSRP |
| 7 | — | SLE $33,617 MSRP |
| 8 | — | SLE $35,445 MSRP |
| 9 | — | SLT $36,095 MSRP |
| 10 | — | SLT $37,515 MSRP |
| 11 | — | SLT $39,510 MSRP |