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 (SuperCrew) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 1500Pro |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $43,935 | $38,300 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $9,499 | $498 (best) |
| Median listing price | $51,832 (best) | $59,887 |
| Highest listing price | $146,695 | $101,562 (best) |
| For sale now | 1,255 (best) | 1,099 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 1500Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 19 MPG (best) | 18 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG (best) | 21 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 36 gal (best) | 24 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 1500Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 325 hp (best) | 310 hp |
| Torque | 400 lb-ft | 430 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.7 L | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 1500Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 3 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 12,800 lbs (best) | 9,000 lbs |
| Payload | 1,685 lbs | 2,230 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,687 lbs | 4,440 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in (best) | 7.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 145.4 in (best) | 126 in |
| Length | 232 in (best) | 211 in |
| Width | 79.9 in | 81.2 in (best) |
| Height | 75.4 in | 75.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 1500Pro |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | Not Rated |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| 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 $43,935 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Pro $38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $47,820 MSRP | Pro $38,500 MSRP |
| 3 | STX $47,190 MSRP | Pro $41,600 MSRP |
| 4 | STX $51,070 MSRP | Pro $44,000 MSRP |
| 5 | XLT $48,055 MSRP | Pro $42,900 MSRP |
| 6 | XLT $51,915 MSRP | Pro $43,100 MSRP |
| 7 | XLT $54,555 MSRP | Pro $44,900 MSRP |
| 8 | XL Fleet $52,575 MSRP | Pro $47,300 MSRP |
| 9 | XL Fleet $53,570 MSRP | Pro $47,600 MSRP |
| 10 | Lariat $59,560 MSRP | SLE $48,700 MSRP |
| 11 | Lariat $63,360 MSRP | SLE $51,100 MSRP |
| 12 | Lariat $63,965 MSRP | SLE $52,000 MSRP |
| 13 | Tremor $64,915 MSRP | SLE $54,400 MSRP |
| 14 | King Ranch $65,825 MSRP | SLE $54,700 MSRP |
| 15 | King Ranch $69,625 MSRP | Elevation $50,500 MSRP |
| 16 | King Ranch $69,930 MSRP | Elevation $53,100 MSRP |
| 17 | Platinum $68,800 MSRP | Elevation $52,300 MSRP |
| 18 | Platinum $72,600 MSRP | Elevation $53,800 MSRP |
| 19 | Platinum $72,905 MSRP | Elevation $54,900 MSRP |
| 20 | Raptor $79,005 MSRP | 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 |
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New2026 GMC Sierra 1500
AT4
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Denali
Sterling Metallic•Black6 mi$69,737GMC of Mount Vernon
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Denali Ultimate
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Ford F-150 vs GMC Sierra 1500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 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: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 starts lower at $38,300. Live Ford F-150 listings start at $9,499. Live GMC Sierra 1500 listings start at $498.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (38,300).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
- The 2026 Ford F-150 leads on horsepower in this comparison (450).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Ford F-150 or 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
- The 2026 Ford F-150 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (13,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Ford F-150 vs 2026 GMC Sierra 1500?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford F-150 (5/5 NHTSA overall); GMC Sierra 1500 (5/5 NHTSA overall).