GMC Sierra 1500 vs Jeep Gladiator
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Jeep Gladiator
Overview
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | Jeep GladiatorSport |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Pro | Sport |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Crew Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | four wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | Jeep GladiatorSport |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $38,300 (best) | $39,820 |
| Lowest listing price | $498 (best) | $21,101 |
| Median listing price | $59,492 | $45,604 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $101,562 | $74,749 (best) |
| For sale now | 1,099 (best) | 417 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | Jeep GladiatorSport |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 18 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 24 gal (best) | 22 gal |
Performance
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | Jeep GladiatorSport |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp (best) | 285 hp |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft (best) | 260 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.7 L | 3.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | Jeep GladiatorSport |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Towing capacity | 9,000 lbs (best) | 4,500 lbs |
| Payload | 2,230 lbs (best) | 1,025 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,440 lbs (best) | 4,695 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 10 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 126 in | 137.3 in (best) |
| Length | 211 in | 218 in (best) |
| Width | 81.2 in (best) | 73.8 in |
| Height | 75.7 in (best) | 75 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | Jeep GladiatorSport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | 1 (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 | GMC Sierra 1500 | Jeep Gladiator |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro $38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Sport $39,820 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Pro $38,500 MSRP | Sport S $43,015 MSRP |
| 3 | Pro $41,600 MSRP | Willys $45,750 MSRP |
| 4 | Pro $44,000 MSRP | Texas Trail $45,820 MSRP |
| 5 | Pro $42,900 MSRP | 85th Anniversary Edition $46,810 MSRP |
| 6 | Pro $43,100 MSRP | Sahara $48,115 MSRP |
| 7 | Pro $44,900 MSRP | Willys 41 $48,360 MSRP |
| 8 | Pro $47,300 MSRP | Rewind $49,245 MSRP |
| 9 | Pro $47,600 MSRP | Rubicon $52,520 MSRP |
| 10 | SLE $48,700 MSRP | Mojave $53,215 MSRP |
| 11 | SLE $51,100 MSRP | Shadow Ops $57,515 MSRP |
| 12 | SLE $52,000 MSRP | Rubicon X $60,515 MSRP |
| 13 | SLE $54,400 MSRP | Mojave X $61,210 MSRP |
| 14 | SLE $54,700 MSRP | — |
| 15 | Elevation $50,500 MSRP | — |
| 16 | Elevation $53,100 MSRP | — |
| 17 | Elevation $52,300 MSRP | — |
| 18 | Elevation $53,800 MSRP | — |
| 19 | Elevation $54,900 MSRP | — |
| 20 | Elevation $56,400 MSRP | — |
| 21 | Elevation $56,700 MSRP | — |
| 22 | SLT $54,900 MSRP | — |
| 23 | SLT $58,000 MSRP | — |
| 24 | SLT $58,700 MSRP | — |
| 25 | Denali $65,900 MSRP | — |
| 26 | Denali $69,200 MSRP | — |
| 27 | Denali $69,700 MSRP | — |
| 28 | AT4 $66,800 MSRP | — |
| 29 | AT4 $67,300 MSRP | — |
| 30 | AT4X $79,400 MSRP | — |
| 31 | Denali Ultimate $84,200 MSRP | — |
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GMC Sierra 1500 vs Jeep Gladiator FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2026 Jeep Gladiator?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2026 Jeep Gladiator 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 Jeep Gladiator?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 starts lower at $38,300. Live GMC Sierra 1500 listings start at $498. Live Jeep Gladiator listings start at $21,101.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2026 Jeep Gladiator?
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (38,300).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2026 Jeep Gladiator?
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2026 Jeep Gladiator?
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (420).
- Which has better seats: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2026 Jeep Gladiator?
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2026 Jeep Gladiator?
- 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 Jeep Gladiator?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: GMC Sierra 1500 (5/5 NHTSA overall); Jeep Gladiator (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).