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 (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2004 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $37,790 | $23,520 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $11,398 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $56,698 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $84,644 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 87 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 36 gal (best) | 34 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 400 hp (best) | 300 hp |
| Torque | — | 360 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | — | 10,800 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 3,570 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 5,030 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8 in (best) | 6.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 141 in (best) | 133 in |
| Length | 228 in (best) | 222.1 in |
| Width | 80 in (best) | 78.5 in |
| Height | 75 in (best) | 74.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 2500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | 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 | GMC Sierra 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $37,790 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Work Truck $23,520 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $39,835 MSRP | Work Truck $29,970 MSRP |
| 3 | XL $42,100 MSRP | Base $25,590 MSRP |
| 4 | XL $44,185 MSRP | Base $31,697 MSRP |
| 5 | XL $42,805 MSRP | SLE $26,728 MSRP |
| 6 | XL $44,850 MSRP | SLE $32,035 MSRP |
| 7 | XL $45,900 MSRP | SLE $33,617 MSRP |
| 8 | XL $48,070 MSRP | SLE $35,445 MSRP |
| 9 | XL $50,725 MSRP | SLT $36,095 MSRP |
| 10 | XL Hybrid $44,185 MSRP | SLT $37,515 MSRP |
| 11 | XL Hybrid $48,955 MSRP | SLT $39,510 MSRP |
| 12 | XL Hybrid $48,070 MSRP | — |
| 13 | XL Hybrid $50,725 MSRP | — |
| 14 | STX $45,355 MSRP | — |
| 15 | STX $47,440 MSRP | — |
| 16 | STX $49,155 MSRP | — |
| 17 | STX $51,320 MSRP | — |
| 18 | XLT $46,195 MSRP | — |
| 19 | XLT $48,055 MSRP | — |
| 20 | XLT $49,995 MSRP | — |
| 21 | XLT $51,915 MSRP | — |
| 22 | XLT $54,555 MSRP | — |
| 23 | Lariat $57,400 MSRP | — |
| 24 | Lariat $61,200 MSRP | — |
| 25 | Lariat $63,965 MSRP | — |
| 26 | Tremor $59,645 MSRP | — |
| 27 | King Ranch $65,825 MSRP | — |
| 28 | King Ranch $69,625 MSRP | — |
| 29 | King Ranch $69,930 MSRP | — |
| 30 | Platinum $68,800 MSRP | — |
| 31 | Platinum $72,600 MSRP | — |
| 32 | Platinum $72,905 MSRP | — |
| 33 | Raptor $74,995 MSRP | — |
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Ford F-150 vs GMC Sierra 2500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Ford F-150 vs 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 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 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 starts lower at $23,520. Live Ford F-150 listings start at $11,398.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
- The 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (23,520).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
- The 2027 Ford F-150 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
- The 2027 Ford F-150 leads on horsepower in this comparison (450).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
- The 2027 Ford F-150 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (13,100).