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GMC Sierra 1500 vs Mitsubishi Raider

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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2009 Mitsubishi Raider

Overview

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProMitsubishi RaiderLS
Selected trimProLS
Body styleTruck (Regular Cab)Truck (Extended Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic6-speed manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262009

Pricing & market

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProMitsubishi RaiderLS
MSRP$38,300$21,135 (best)
Lowest listing price$25,398 (best)—
Median listing price$59,662 (best)—
Highest listing price$90,344 (best)—
For sale now42 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProMitsubishi RaiderLS
Combined MPG20 MPG (best)18 MPG
City MPG18 MPG (best)16 MPG
Highway MPG21 MPG (best)20 MPG
Fuel tank24 gal (best)22 gal

Performance

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProMitsubishi RaiderLS
Horsepower310 hp (best)210 hp
Torque430 lb-ft (best)235 lb-ft
Engine size2.7 L3.7 L (best)
CylindersI4V6

Size & capability

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProMitsubishi RaiderLS
Seating3 seats5 seats (best)
Doors24 (best)
Cargo volume—30 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity9,000 lbs (best)2,950 lbs
Payload2,230 lbs (best)1,720 lbs
Curb weight4,440 lbs4,293 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.9 in7.9 in
Wheelbase126 in131.3 in (best)
Length211 in218.5 in (best)
Width81.2 in (best)71.7 in
Height75.7 in (best)68.6 in

Safety & recalls

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProMitsubishi RaiderLS
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (passenger)Not Rated—
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)22

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 1500Mitsubishi Raider
1

Pro

$38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LS

$21,135 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Pro

$38,500 MSRP

LS

$24,235 MSRP

3

Pro

$41,600 MSRP

LS

$26,295 MSRP

4

Pro

$44,200 MSRP

LS

$29,425 MSRP

5

Pro

$42,900 MSRP

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6

Pro

$43,100 MSRP

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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 1500 vs Mitsubishi Raider FAQ

Which is better: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2009 Mitsubishi Raider?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2009 Mitsubishi Raider 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 2009 Mitsubishi Raider?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Mitsubishi Raider starts lower at $21,135. Live GMC Sierra 1500 listings start at $25,398.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2009 Mitsubishi Raider?
The 2009 Mitsubishi Raider leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (21,135).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2009 Mitsubishi Raider?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2009 Mitsubishi Raider?
The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (420).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2009 Mitsubishi Raider?
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 2009 Mitsubishi Raider?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: GMC Sierra 1500 (5/5 NHTSA overall).