Ford F-150 vs GMC Sierra 2500 HD
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD
Overview
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $37,790 (best) | $47,000 |
| Lowest listing price | $17,270 (best) | $67,575 |
| Median listing price | $56,735 (best) | $89,155 |
| Highest listing price | $84,644 (best) | $108,480 |
| For sale now | 86 (best) | 6 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 36 gal | 36 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 401 hp (best) |
| Torque | — | 464 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 6.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | — | 14,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 3,689 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 6,267 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8 in | 10.2 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 141 in | 142 in (best) |
| Length | 228 in | 236.3 in (best) |
| Width | 80 in | 81.8 in (best) |
| Height | 75 in | 79.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-150XL | GMC Sierra 2500 HDPro |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
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 HD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $37,790 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Pro $47,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $39,835 MSRP | Pro $48,900 MSRP |
| 3 | XL $42,100 MSRP | Pro $49,100 MSRP |
| 4 | XL $44,185 MSRP | Pro $50,700 MSRP |
| 5 | XL $42,805 MSRP | Pro $50,900 MSRP |
| 6 | XL $44,850 MSRP | Pro $49,800 MSRP |
| 7 | XL $45,900 MSRP | Pro $51,700 MSRP |
| 8 | XL $48,070 MSRP | Pro $51,900 MSRP |
| 9 | XL $50,725 MSRP | Pro $53,500 MSRP |
| 10 | XL Hybrid $44,185 MSRP | Pro $53,700 MSRP |
| 11 | XL Hybrid $48,955 MSRP | SLE $54,000 MSRP |
| 12 | XL Hybrid $48,070 MSRP | SLE $56,100 MSRP |
| 13 | XL Hybrid $50,725 MSRP | SLE $56,300 MSRP |
| 14 | STX $45,355 MSRP | SLE $57,900 MSRP |
| 15 | STX $47,440 MSRP | SLE $58,100 MSRP |
| 16 | STX $49,155 MSRP | SLT $65,200 MSRP |
| 17 | STX $51,320 MSRP | SLT $65,500 MSRP |
| 18 | XLT $46,195 MSRP | AT4 $72,200 MSRP |
| 19 | XLT $48,055 MSRP | AT4 $72,400 MSRP |
| 20 | XLT $49,995 MSRP | Denali $75,200 MSRP |
| 21 | XLT $51,915 MSRP | Denali $75,400 MSRP |
| 22 | XLT $54,555 MSRP | AT4X $85,200 MSRP |
| 23 | Lariat $57,400 MSRP | Denali Ultimate $94,200 MSRP |
| 24 | Lariat $61,200 MSRP | Denali Ultimate $94,500 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 | — |
Live inventory
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GMC Sierra 2500 HD6 for sale
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New2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD
Denali
Onyx Black•Jet Black, Forge Perforated Leather Seat TrimN/A$96,405Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
New2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD
AT4
Summit White•Jet Black With Kalahari Accents, Perforated Front Leather Seat TrimN/A$79,864Jay Hatfield GMC Chanute
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New2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD
AT4X
Sterling Metallic•Obsidian Rush, Full Grain Leather Seat TrimN/A$108,480Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
New2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD
SLT
Volcanic Red Tintcoat•Jet Black, Perforated Leather-Appointed Front Outboard Seating PositionsN/A$86,860Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
New2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD
SLE
Summit White•Jet Black, Cloth Seat TrimN/A$67,575Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
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New2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD
AT4
Onyx Black•Jet Black With Kalahari Accents, Perforated Front Leather Seat TrimN/A$91,450Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
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Ford F-150 vs GMC Sierra 2500 HD FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Ford F-150 vs 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 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 2500 HD?
- 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 2500 HD listings start at $67,575.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD?
- The 2027 Ford F-150 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (37,790).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD?
- The 2027 Ford F-150 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD?
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD leads on horsepower in this comparison (470).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Ford F-150 or 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD?
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (20,000).