Ford F-150 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 F-150XL | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XL | Work Truck |
| 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 | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2004 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $43,935 | $23,520 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $38,373 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $38,373 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $38,373 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 1 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 19 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 25 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 36 gal (best) | 34 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 325 hp (best) | 300 hp |
| Torque | 400 lb-ft (best) | 360 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.7 L | 6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 3 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 12,800 lbs (best) | 10,800 lbs |
| Payload | 1,685 lbs | 3,570 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,687 lbs (best) | 5,030 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in (best) | 6.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 145.4 in (best) | 133 in |
| Length | 232 in (best) | 222.1 in |
| Width | 79.9 in (best) | 78.5 in |
| Height | 75.4 in (best) | 74.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 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 F-150 | GMC Sierra 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $43,935 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Work Truck $23,520 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $47,820 MSRP | Work Truck $29,970 MSRP |
| 3 | STX $47,190 MSRP | Base $25,590 MSRP |
| 4 | STX $51,070 MSRP | Base $31,697 MSRP |
| 5 | XLT $48,055 MSRP | SLE $26,728 MSRP |
| 6 | XLT $51,915 MSRP | SLE $32,035 MSRP |
| 7 | XLT $54,555 MSRP | SLE $33,617 MSRP |
| 8 | XL Fleet $52,575 MSRP | SLE $35,445 MSRP |
| 9 | XL Fleet $53,570 MSRP | SLT $36,095 MSRP |
| 10 | Lariat $59,560 MSRP | SLT $37,515 MSRP |
| 11 | Lariat $63,360 MSRP | SLT $39,510 MSRP |
| 12 | Lariat $63,965 MSRP | — |
| 13 | Tremor $64,915 MSRP | — |
| 14 | King Ranch $65,825 MSRP | — |
| 15 | King Ranch $69,625 MSRP | — |
| 16 | King Ranch $69,930 MSRP | — |
| 17 | Platinum $68,800 MSRP | — |
| 18 | Platinum $72,600 MSRP | — |
| 19 | Platinum $72,905 MSRP | — |
| 20 | Raptor $79,005 MSRP | — |
