Ford F-150 Heritage vs GMC Sonoma
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2004 GMC Sonoma
Overview
| Spec | Ford F-150 HeritageXL | GMC SonomaSLS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XL | SLS |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Crew Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | four wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2004 | 2004 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-150 HeritageXL | GMC SonomaSLS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $19,610 (best) | $24,960 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-150 HeritageXL | GMC SonomaSLS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 15 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 19 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 25 gal (best) | 17 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-150 HeritageXL | GMC SonomaSLS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 202 hp (best) | 190 hp |
| Torque | 252 lb-ft (best) | 250 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.2 L | 4.3 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-150 HeritageXL | GMC SonomaSLS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Towing capacity | 8,800 lbs (best) | 5,200 lbs |
| Payload | 2,000 lbs (best) | 1,067 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,990 lbs (best) | 4,083 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 119.9 in | 122.9 in (best) |
| Length | 206.9 in (best) | 205.3 in |
| Width | 79.3 in (best) | 67.8 in |
| Height | 73.4 in (best) | 63.4 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-150 HeritageXL | GMC SonomaSLS |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 1 |
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 F-150 Heritage | GMC Sonoma |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $19,610 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SLS $24,960 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $19,910 MSRP | — |
| 3 | XL $20,490 MSRP | — |
| 4 | XL $22,295 MSRP | — |
| 5 | XL $22,595 MSRP | — |
| 6 | XL $22,985 MSRP | — |
| 7 | XL $23,285 MSRP | — |
| 8 | XL $23,830 MSRP | — |
| 9 | XL $26,160 MSRP | — |
| 10 | XL $26,460 MSRP | — |
| 11 | XLT $22,315 MSRP | — |
| 12 | XLT $22,615 MSRP | — |
| 13 | XLT $23,160 MSRP | — |
| 14 | XLT $25,160 MSRP | — |
| 15 | XLT $25,460 MSRP | — |
| 16 | XLT $25,730 MSRP | — |
| 17 | XLT $26,030 MSRP | — |
| 18 | XLT $26,575 MSRP | — |
| 19 | XLT $28,975 MSRP | — |
| 20 | XLT $29,275 MSRP | — |
Ford F-150 Heritage vs GMC Sonoma FAQ
- Which is better: 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage or 2004 GMC Sonoma?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage vs 2004 GMC Sonoma on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage or 2004 GMC Sonoma?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage starts lower at $19,610.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage or 2004 GMC Sonoma?
- The 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (19,610).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage or 2004 GMC Sonoma?
- The 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (16).
- Which has better horsepower: 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage or 2004 GMC Sonoma?
- The 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage leads on horsepower in this comparison (231).
- Which has better seats: 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage or 2004 GMC Sonoma?
- The 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage or 2004 GMC Sonoma?
- The 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,800).