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GMC Sierra 1500 HD vs Honda Ridgeline

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD

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2026 Honda Ridgeline

Overview

SpecGMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1Honda RidgelineSport
Selected trimSLE1Sport
Body styleTruck (Crew Cab)Truck (Crew Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission4-speed automatic9-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20062026

Pricing & market

SpecGMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1Honda RidgelineSport
MSRP$29,745 (best)$40,595
Lowest listing price$41,980 (best)
Median listing price$43,214 (best)
Highest listing price$48,494 (best)
For sale now05 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecGMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1Honda RidgelineSport
Combined MPG15 MPG21 MPG (best)
City MPG13 MPG18 MPG (best)
Highway MPG18 MPG24 MPG (best)
Fuel tank26 gal (best)19.5 gal

Performance

SpecGMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1Honda RidgelineSport
Horsepower300 hp (best)280 hp
Torque360 lb-ft (best)262 lb-ft
Engine size6 L (best)3.5 L
CylindersV8V6

Size & capability

SpecGMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1Honda RidgelineSport
Seating6 seats (best)5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume7.3 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity10,200 lbs (best)5,000 lbs
Payload3,129 lbs (best)1,583 lbs
Curb weight5,471 lbs4,420 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.4 in7.6 in (best)
Wheelbase153 in (best)125.2 in
Length239.7 in (best)210.2 in
Width79.7 in (best)78.6 in
Height77 in (best)70.8 in

Safety & recalls

SpecGMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1Honda RidgelineSport
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone 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.

TrimGMC Sierra 1500 HDHonda Ridgeline
1

SLE1

$29,745 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Sport

$40,595 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

SLE1

$33,115 MSRP

RTL

$43,395 MSRP

3

SLE2

$31,405 MSRP

TrailSport

$45,795 MSRP

4

SLE2

$34,640 MSRP

TrailSport+HPD Wheels

$46,995 MSRP

5

SLT

$33,330 MSRP

Black Edition

$47,195 MSRP

6

SLT

$36,525 MSRP

Black Edition Two-Tone

$47,695 MSRP

Live inventory

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