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GMC Sierra 1500 vs Honda Ridgeline

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

Vehicles

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2026 GMC Sierra 1500

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2026 Honda Ridgeline

Overview

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProHonda RidgelineSport
Selected trimProSport
Body styleTruck (Regular Cab)Truck (Crew Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic9-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProHonda RidgelineSport
MSRP$38,300 (best)$40,795
Lowest listing price$30,489 (best)$43,742
Median listing price$67,273$43,742 (best)
Highest listing price$89,945$48,722 (best)
For sale now40 (best)5

Fuel economy & range

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProHonda RidgelineSport
Combined MPG20 MPG21 MPG (best)
City MPG18 MPG18 MPG
Highway MPG21 MPG24 MPG (best)
Fuel tank24 gal (best)19.5 gal

Performance

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProHonda RidgelineSport
Horsepower310 hp (best)280 hp
Torque430 lb-ft (best)262 lb-ft
Engine size2.7 L3.5 L (best)
CylindersI4V6

Size & capability

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProHonda RidgelineSport
Seating3 seats5 seats (best)
Doors24 (best)
Cargo volume—7.3 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity9,000 lbs (best)5,000 lbs
Payload2,230 lbs (best)1,583 lbs
Curb weight4,440 lbs4,420 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.9 in (best)7.6 in
Wheelbase126 in (best)125.2 in
Length211 in (best)210.2 in
Width81.2 in (best)78.6 in
Height75.7 in (best)70.8 in

Safety & recalls

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProHonda RidgelineSport
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)Not Rated5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Rollover4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)2None 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.

TrimGMC Sierra 1500Honda Ridgeline
1

Pro

$38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Sport

$40,795 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Pro

$38,500 MSRP

RTL

$43,595 MSRP

3

Pro

$41,600 MSRP

TrailSport

$45,995 MSRP

4

Pro

$44,200 MSRP

TrailSport+HPD Wheels

$47,195 MSRP

5

Pro

$42,900 MSRP

Black Edition

$47,395 MSRP

6

Pro

$43,100 MSRP

Black Edition Two-Tone

$47,895 MSRP

7

Pro

$44,900 MSRP

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8

Pro

$47,500 MSRP

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9

Pro

$47,800 MSRP

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10

SLE

$48,700 MSRP

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11

SLE

$51,300 MSRP

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12

SLE

$52,000 MSRP

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13

SLE

$54,600 MSRP

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14

SLE

$54,900 MSRP

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15

Elevation

$50,500 MSRP

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16

Elevation

$53,300 MSRP

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17

Elevation

$50,800 MSRP

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18

Elevation

$53,600 MSRP

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19

Elevation

$53,800 MSRP

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20

Elevation

$56,600 MSRP

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21

Elevation

$56,900 MSRP

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22

SLT

$55,100 MSRP

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23

SLT

$58,200 MSRP

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24

SLT

$58,900 MSRP

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25

Denali

$66,100 MSRP

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26

Denali

$69,400 MSRP

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27

Denali

$69,900 MSRP

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28

AT4

$67,000 MSRP

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29

AT4

$67,500 MSRP

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30

AT4X

$79,600 MSRP

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31

Denali Ultimate

$84,400 MSRP

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Live inventory

GMC Sierra 150040 for sale

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GMC Sierra 1500 vs Honda Ridgeline FAQ

Which is better: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2026 Honda Ridgeline on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 starts lower at $38,300. Live GMC Sierra 1500 listings start at $30,489. Live Honda Ridgeline listings start at $43,742.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (38,300).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (420).
Which has better seats: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (13,300).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2026 Honda Ridgeline?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: GMC Sierra 1500 (5/5 NHTSA overall); Honda Ridgeline (5/5 NHTSA overall).