GMC Sierra 1500 vs Ram 1500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Ram 1500
Overview
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Pro | Express |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Quad Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $38,300 (best) | $42,375 |
| Lowest listing price | $25,398 | $8,365 (best) |
| Median listing price | $59,662 | $55,855 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $90,344 | $85,375 (best) |
| For sale now | 42 | 104 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 24 gal | 26 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp (best) | 305 hp |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft (best) | 269 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.7 L | 3.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Towing capacity | 9,000 lbs (best) | 7,660 lbs |
| Payload | 2,230 lbs | 2,365 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,440 lbs (best) | 4,836 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 126 in | 141 in (best) |
| Length | 211 in | 229 in (best) |
| Width | 81.2 in | 82 in (best) |
| Height | 75.7 in | 78 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | None 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.
| Trim | GMC Sierra 1500 | Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro $38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Express $42,375 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Pro $38,500 MSRP | Express $44,700 MSRP |
| 3 | Pro $41,600 MSRP | Express $45,125 MSRP |
| 4 | Pro $44,200 MSRP | Express $47,450 MSRP |
| 5 | Pro $42,900 MSRP | Express $48,265 MSRP |
| 6 | Pro $43,100 MSRP | Express $50,590 MSRP |
| 7 | Pro $44,900 MSRP | Express $45,775 MSRP |
| 8 | Pro $47,500 MSRP | Express $48,100 MSRP |
| 9 | Pro $47,800 MSRP | Express $48,525 MSRP |
| 10 | SLE $48,700 MSRP | Express $50,850 MSRP |
| 11 | SLE $51,300 MSRP | Express $51,665 MSRP |
| 12 | SLE $52,000 MSRP | Express $53,990 MSRP |
| 13 | SLE $54,600 MSRP | Tradesman $42,375 MSRP |
| 14 | SLE $54,900 MSRP | Tradesman $42,575 MSRP |
| 15 | Elevation $50,500 MSRP | Tradesman $45,125 MSRP |
| 16 | Elevation $53,300 MSRP | Tradesman $45,325 MSRP |
| 17 | Elevation $50,800 MSRP | Tradesman $48,265 MSRP |
| 18 | Elevation $53,600 MSRP | Tradesman $48,465 MSRP |
| 19 | Elevation $53,800 MSRP | Tradesman $45,775 MSRP |
| 20 | Elevation $56,600 MSRP | Tradesman $45,975 MSRP |
| 21 | Elevation $56,900 MSRP | Tradesman $48,525 MSRP |
| 22 | SLT $55,100 MSRP | Tradesman $48,725 MSRP |
| 23 | SLT $58,200 MSRP | Tradesman $51,665 MSRP |
| 24 | SLT $58,900 MSRP | Tradesman $51,865 MSRP |
| 25 | Denali $66,100 MSRP | Big Horn $47,630 MSRP |
| 26 | Denali $69,400 MSRP | Big Horn $47,830 MSRP |
| 27 | Denali $69,900 MSRP | Big Horn $50,380 MSRP |
| 28 | AT4 $67,000 MSRP | Big Horn $50,580 MSRP |
| 29 | AT4 $67,500 MSRP | Big Horn $53,520 MSRP |
| 30 | AT4X $79,600 MSRP | Big Horn $53,720 MSRP |
| 31 | Denali Ultimate $84,400 MSRP | Big Horn $51,030 MSRP |
| 32 | — | Big Horn $51,230 MSRP |
| 33 | — | Big Horn $53,780 MSRP |
| 34 | — | Big Horn $53,980 MSRP |
| 35 | — | Big Horn $56,920 MSRP |
| 36 | — | Big Horn $57,120 MSRP |
| 37 | — | Lone Star $47,630 MSRP |
| 38 | — | Lone Star $47,830 MSRP |
| 39 | — | Lone Star $50,380 MSRP |
| 40 | — | Lone Star $50,580 MSRP |
| 41 | — | Lone Star $53,520 MSRP |
| 42 | — | Lone Star $53,720 MSRP |
| 43 | — | Lone Star $51,030 MSRP |
| 44 | — | Lone Star $51,230 MSRP |
| 45 | — | Lone Star $53,780 MSRP |
| 46 | — | Lone Star $53,980 MSRP |
| 47 | — | Lone Star $56,920 MSRP |
| 48 | — | Lone Star $57,120 MSRP |
| 49 | — | Warlock $48,525 MSRP |
| 50 | — | Warlock $53,415 MSRP |
| 51 | — | Rumble Bee $59,995 MSRP |
| 52 | — | Laramie $61,680 MSRP |
| 53 | — | Laramie $61,880 MSRP |
| 54 | — | Laramie $65,080 MSRP |
| 55 | — | Laramie $65,280 MSRP |
| 56 | — | Laramie $65,525 MSRP |
| 57 | — | Laramie $65,725 MSRP |
| 58 | — | Rebel $65,645 MSRP |
| 59 | — | Rebel $65,845 MSRP |
| 60 | — | Rumble Bee 392 $69,995 MSRP |
| 61 | — | RHO $74,995 MSRP |
| 62 | — | RHO $74,995 MSRP |
| 63 | — | Limited $76,605 MSRP |
| 64 | — | Limited $76,805 MSRP |
| 65 | — | Limited $76,905 MSRP |
| 66 | — | Limited $77,105 MSRP |
| 67 | — | Longhorn $76,605 MSRP |
| 68 | — | Longhorn $76,905 MSRP |
| 69 | — | Limited Longhorn $77,300 MSRP |
| 70 | — | Limited Longhorn $77,600 MSRP |
| 71 | — | Rumble Bee 392 Track Pack $79,995 MSRP |
| 72 | — | Tungsten $89,000 MSRP |
| 73 | — | Tungsten $89,200 MSRP |
| 74 | — | Rumble Bee SRT $94,995 MSRP |
| 75 | — | TRX SRT $99,995 MSRP |
Live inventory
GMC Sierra 150042 for sale
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SLT
Onyx Black•Cocoa And Dune111,413 mi$25,782Jay Hatfield Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Ponca City
Ponca City, OK
Used2022 GMC Sierra 1500
Denali
Cayenne Red Tintcoat•Jet Black, Forge Perforated Leather Seat Trim52,053 mi$44,398Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
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Used2019 GMC Sierra 1500
AT4
Onyx Black•Jet Black With Kalahari Accents, Perforated Leather-Appointed Seat Trim88,632 mi$34,398Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
New2026 GMC Sierra 1500
Pro
Summit White•Jet Black, Cloth Seat TrimN/A$46,964MSRP $53,430Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
New2026 GMC Sierra 1500
SLE
Titanium Rush Metallic•Jet Black, Cloth Seat TrimN/A$50,545MSRP $59,525Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
New2026 GMC Sierra 1500
Denali
Onyx Black•Jet Black, Forge Perforated Leather Seat TrimN/A$71,223MSRP $76,960Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
Ram 1500104 for sale
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Used2013 Ram 1500
Laramie Limited Edition
Bright White•Black Interior96,221 mi$22,317Jay Hatfield Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Ponca City
Ponca City, OK
Used2022 Ram 1500
Big Horn
Hydro Blue Pearlcoat•Black25,369 mi$33,144Jay Hatfield Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Ponca City
Ponca City, OK
Used2023 Ram 1500
Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 5'7' Box
Bright White Clearcoat•Black39,420 mi$42,645Jay Hatfield Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Ponca City
Ponca City, OK
Used2024 Ram 1500
Limited Crew Cab 4x4 5'7' Box
Ivory White Tri-Coat•Black62,966 mi$47,476Jay Hatfield Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Ponca City
Ponca City, OK
Used2020 Ram 1500
Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 5'7' Box
Ivory White Tri-Coat Pearlcoat•Black95,267 mi$31,903Jay Hatfield Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Ponca City
Ponca City, OK
Used2016 Ram 1500
Big Horn
93,693 mi$20,306Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
Frontenac, KS
GMC Sierra 1500 vs Ram 1500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2027 Ram 1500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2027 Ram 1500 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 2027 Ram 1500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 starts lower at $38,300. Live GMC Sierra 1500 listings start at $25,398. Live Ram 1500 listings start at $8,365.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (38,300).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2027 Ram 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (777).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2027 Ram 1500?
- 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 2027 Ram 1500?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: GMC Sierra 1500 (5/5 NHTSA overall).