Ford F-350 Super Duty vs GMC Sierra 1500 HD
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD
Overview
| Spec | Ford F-350 Super DutyXL | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XL | SLE1 |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Crew Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-350 Super DutyXL | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $46,970 | $29,745 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford F-350 Super DutyXL | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 15 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 13 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 18 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 34 gal (best) | 26 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford F-350 Super DutyXL | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 405 hp (best) | 300 hp |
| Torque | 445 lb-ft (best) | 360 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 6.8 L (best) | 6 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford F-350 Super DutyXL | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Towing capacity | 20,000 lbs (best) | 10,200 lbs |
| Payload | — | 3,129 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | — | 5,471 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 9.7 in (best) | 7.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 141.4 in | 153 in (best) |
| Length | 231.8 in | 239.7 in (best) |
| Width | 80 in (best) | 79.7 in |
| Height | 78.8 in (best) | 77 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford F-350 Super DutyXL | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-350 Super Duty | GMC Sierra 1500 HD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XL $46,970 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SLE1 $29,745 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $48,460 MSRP | SLE1 $33,115 MSRP |
| 3 | XL $49,530 MSRP | SLE2 $31,405 MSRP |
| 4 | XL $49,735 MSRP | SLE2 $34,640 MSRP |
| 5 | XL $51,195 MSRP | SLT $33,330 MSRP |
| 6 | XL $51,395 MSRP | SLT $36,525 MSRP |
| 7 | XL $62,875 MSRP | — |
| 8 | XL $49,770 MSRP | — |
| 9 | XL $51,260 MSRP | — |
| 10 | XL $52,330 MSRP | — |
| 11 | XL $52,525 MSRP | — |
| 12 | XL $54,000 MSRP | — |
| 13 | XL $54,195 MSRP | — |
| 14 | XL $55,680 MSRP | — |
| 15 | XLT $50,175 MSRP | — |
| 16 | XLT $51,665 MSRP | — |
| 17 | XLT $53,245 MSRP | — |
| 18 | XLT $55,005 MSRP | — |
| 19 | XLT $55,200 MSRP | — |
| 20 | XLT $67,680 MSRP | — |
| 21 | XLT $52,975 MSRP | — |
| 22 | XLT $54,460 MSRP | — |
| 23 | XLT $55,840 MSRP | — |
| 24 | XLT $56,050 MSRP | — |
| 25 | XLT $57,800 MSRP | — |
| 26 | XLT $58,000 MSRP | — |
| 27 | XLT $59,500 MSRP | — |
| 28 | Lariat $64,035 MSRP | — |
| 29 | Lariat $64,240 MSRP | — |
| 30 | Lariat $76,725 MSRP | — |
| 31 | Lariat $66,840 MSRP | — |
| 32 | Lariat $67,040 MSRP | — |
| 33 | Lariat $68,530 MSRP | — |
| 34 | King Ranch $79,075 MSRP | — |
| 35 | King Ranch $79,270 MSRP | — |
| 36 | King Ranch $80,765 MSRP | — |
| 37 | Platinum $79,965 MSRP | — |
| 38 | Platinum $80,165 MSRP | — |
| 39 | Platinum $82,195 MSRP | — |