Ford F-150 Lightning vs GMC Sierra 1500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 GMC Sierra 1500
Overview
| Spec | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet | GMC Sierra 1500Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Pro Fleet | Pro |
| Body style | Truck (SuperCrew) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | four wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | electric | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | electric | gas |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet | GMC Sierra 1500Pro |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49,780 | $38,300 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $37,321 | $498 (best) |
| Median listing price | $45,595 (best) | $59,887 |
| Highest listing price | $50,862 (best) | $101,562 |
| For sale now | 7 | 1,099 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet | GMC Sierra 1500Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 19 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 18 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 21 MPG (best) |
| Combined MPGe | 68 MPGe (best) | — |
| Electric range | 240 mi (best) | — |
| Battery capacity | 98 kWh (best) | — |
| 240V charge time | 11.9 hr (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | — | 24 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet | GMC Sierra 1500Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 452 hp (best) | 310 hp |
| Torque | 775 lb-ft (best) | 430 lb-ft |
| Engine size | — | 2.7 L (best) |
| Cylinders | — | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet | GMC Sierra 1500Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 3 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 14.1 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | 7,700 lbs | 9,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 2,235 lbs (best) | 2,230 lbs |
| Curb weight | — | 4,440 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in (best) | 7.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 145.5 in (best) | 126 in |
| Length | 232.7 in (best) | 211 in |
| Width | 80 in | 81.2 in (best) |
| Height | 78.3 in (best) | 75.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-150 LightningPro Fleet | GMC 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) | None reported (best) | 2 |
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 Lightning | GMC Sierra 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro Fleet $49,780 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Pro $38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XLT $63,345 MSRP | Pro $38,500 MSRP |
| 3 | Flash $67,995 MSRP | Pro $41,600 MSRP |
| 4 | Flash $67,995 MSRP | Pro $44,000 MSRP |
| 5 | Lariat $76,995 MSRP | Pro $42,900 MSRP |
| 6 | Platinum $84,995 MSRP | Pro $43,100 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Pro $44,900 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Pro $47,300 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Pro $47,600 MSRP |
| 10 | — | SLE $48,700 MSRP |
| 11 | — | SLE $51,100 MSRP |
| 12 | — | SLE $52,000 MSRP |
| 13 | — | SLE $54,400 MSRP |
| 14 | — | SLE $54,700 MSRP |
| 15 | — | Elevation $50,500 MSRP |
| 16 | — | Elevation $53,100 MSRP |
| 17 | — | Elevation $52,300 MSRP |
| 18 | — | Elevation $53,800 MSRP |
| 19 | — | Elevation $54,900 MSRP |
| 20 | — | Elevation $56,400 MSRP |
| 21 | — | Elevation $56,700 MSRP |
| 22 | — | SLT $54,900 MSRP |
| 23 | — | SLT $58,000 MSRP |
| 24 | — | SLT $58,700 MSRP |
| 25 | — | Denali $65,900 MSRP |
| 26 | — | Denali $69,200 MSRP |
| 27 | — | Denali $69,700 MSRP |
| 28 | — | AT4 $66,800 MSRP |
| 29 | — | AT4 $67,300 MSRP |
| 30 | — | AT4X $79,400 MSRP |
| 31 | — | Denali Ultimate $84,200 MSRP |
Live inventory
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XLT
Oxford White•Medium Dark Slate12,816 mi$45,595Classic Ford Columbia
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Used2024 Ford F-150 Lightning
Flash
Medium Dark Slate24,535 mi$48,981Bruce Titus Port Orchard Ford
Port Orchard, WA
Used2023 Ford F-150 Lightning
XLT
Blue•Gray32,375 mi$37,321Rivard Royall GMC
Memphis, TN
Used2024 Ford F-150 Lightning
Flash
Oxford White•Medium Dark Slate28,515 mi$48,779LeithCars.com
Raleigh, NC
Used2024 Ford F-150 Lightning
Flash
Antimatter Blue Metallic•Medium Dark Slate6,185 mi$50,862Ford of Clermont
Clermont, FL
Used2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
Lariat
Black Metallic•Black58,058 mi$38,045Avanza Autos
Bakersfield, CA
GMC Sierra 15001,099 for sale
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Used2022 GMC Sierra 1500
SLT
Summit White•Jet Black63,098 mi$42,275Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
New2026 GMC Sierra 1500
AT4
Onyx Black•Jet Black With Kalahari Accents6 mi$68,560GMC of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, OH
New2026 GMC Sierra 1500
Denali
Sterling Metallic•Black6 mi$69,737GMC of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, OH
New2026 GMC Sierra 1500
Denali Ultimate
Onyx Black6 mi$81,435GMC of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, OH
New2026 GMC Sierra 1500
Elevation
Sterling Metallic•Black5 mi$53,274GMC of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, OH
New2026 GMC Sierra 1500
AT4
Jet Black With Kalahari Accents6 mi$69,585GMC of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, OH
Ford F-150 Lightning vs GMC Sierra 1500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 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: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 starts lower at $38,300. Live Ford F-150 Lightning listings start at $37,321. Live GMC Sierra 1500 listings start at $498.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (38,300).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
- The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (320).
- Which has better horsepower: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
- The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning leads on horsepower in this comparison (536).
- Which has better seats: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (13,300).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning vs 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: GMC Sierra 1500 (5/5 NHTSA overall).