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 | 2027 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford F-350 Super DutyXL | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $47,280 | $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 | 430 hp (best) | 300 hp |
| Torque | 485 lb-ft (best) | 360 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 7.3 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 | 4,391 lbs (best) | 3,129 lbs |
| Curb weight | 6,018 lbs | 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 $47,280 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SLE1 $29,745 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XL $49,065 MSRP | SLE1 $33,115 MSRP |
| 3 | XL $50,080 MSRP | SLE2 $31,405 MSRP |
| 4 | XL $51,865 MSRP | SLE2 $34,640 MSRP |
| 5 | XLT $50,580 MSRP | SLT $33,330 MSRP |
| 6 | XLT $52,365 MSRP | SLT $36,525 MSRP |
| 7 | XLT $53,380 MSRP | — |
| 8 | XLT $55,165 MSRP | — |
Ford F-350 Super Duty vs GMC Sierra 1500 HD FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty vs 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 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-350 Super Duty or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD starts lower at $29,745.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- The 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (29,745).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- The 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (15).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- The 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty leads on horsepower in this comparison (430).
- Which has better seats: 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- The 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty or 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
- The 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (24,800).