Ford F-150 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-150XL | GMC Sierra 1500Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XL | Pro |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 1500Pro |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $37,790 (best) | $38,300 |
| Lowest listing price | $17,270 (best) | $40,383 |
| Median listing price | $56,735 | $40,383 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $84,644 | $40,383 (best) |
| For sale now | 86 (best) | 1 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 1500Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 20 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 18 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 21 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 36 gal (best) | 24 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 1500Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 400 hp (best) | 310 hp |
| Torque | — | 430 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L (best) | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 1500Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | — | 9,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 2,230 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 4,440 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8 in (best) | 7.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 141 in (best) | 126 in |
| Length | 228 in (best) | 211 in |
| Width | 80 in | 81.2 in (best) |
| Height | 75 in | 75.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | 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) | 1 (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 | GMC Sierra 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $37,790 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Pro $38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $39,835 MSRP | Pro $38,500 MSRP |
| 3 | XL $42,100 MSRP | Pro $41,600 MSRP |
| 4 | XL $44,185 MSRP | Pro $44,200 MSRP |
| 5 | XL $42,805 MSRP | Pro $42,900 MSRP |
| 6 | XL $44,850 MSRP | Pro $43,100 MSRP |
| 7 | XL $45,900 MSRP | Pro $44,900 MSRP |
| 8 | XL $48,070 MSRP | Pro $47,500 MSRP |
| 9 | XL $50,725 MSRP | Pro $47,800 MSRP |
| 10 | XL Hybrid $44,185 MSRP | SLE $48,700 MSRP |
| 11 | XL Hybrid $48,955 MSRP | SLE $51,300 MSRP |
| 12 | XL Hybrid $48,070 MSRP | SLE $52,000 MSRP |
| 13 | XL Hybrid $50,725 MSRP | SLE $54,600 MSRP |
| 14 | STX $45,355 MSRP | SLE $54,900 MSRP |
| 15 | STX $47,440 MSRP | Elevation $50,500 MSRP |
| 16 | STX $49,155 MSRP | Elevation $53,300 MSRP |
| 17 | STX $51,320 MSRP | Elevation $50,800 MSRP |
| 18 | XLT $46,195 MSRP | Elevation $53,600 MSRP |
| 19 | XLT $48,055 MSRP | Elevation $53,800 MSRP |
| 20 | XLT $49,995 MSRP | Elevation $56,600 MSRP |
| 21 | XLT $51,915 MSRP | Elevation $56,900 MSRP |
| 22 | XLT $54,555 MSRP | SLT $55,100 MSRP |
| 23 | Lariat $57,400 MSRP | SLT $58,200 MSRP |
| 24 | Lariat $61,200 MSRP | SLT $58,900 MSRP |
| 25 | Lariat $63,965 MSRP | Denali $66,100 MSRP |
| 26 | Tremor $59,645 MSRP | Denali $69,400 MSRP |
| 27 | King Ranch $65,825 MSRP | Denali $69,900 MSRP |
| 28 | King Ranch $69,625 MSRP | AT4 $67,000 MSRP |
| 29 | King Ranch $69,930 MSRP | AT4 $67,500 MSRP |
| 30 | Platinum $68,800 MSRP | AT4X $79,600 MSRP |
| 31 | Platinum $72,600 MSRP | Denali Ultimate $84,400 MSRP |
| 32 | Platinum $72,905 MSRP | — |
| 33 | Raptor $74,995 MSRP | — |
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Ford F-150 vs GMC Sierra 1500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Ford F-150 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: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Ford F-150 starts lower at $37,790. Live Ford F-150 listings start at $17,270. Live GMC Sierra 1500 listings start at $40,383.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
- The 2027 Ford F-150 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (37,790).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
- The 2027 Ford F-150 leads on horsepower in this comparison (450).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Ford F-150 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 2027 Ford F-150 vs 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: GMC Sierra 1500 (5/5 NHTSA overall).