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 | $498 (best) | $899 |
| Median listing price | $59,887 | $53,267 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $101,562 (best) | $139,900 |
| For sale now | 1,099 | 4,143 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 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 $45,125 MSRP |
| 3 | Pro $41,600 MSRP | Express $48,265 MSRP |
| 4 | Pro $44,000 MSRP | Express $45,775 MSRP |
| 5 | Pro $42,900 MSRP | Express $48,525 MSRP |
| 6 | Pro $43,100 MSRP | Express $51,665 MSRP |
| 7 | Pro $44,900 MSRP | Tradesman $42,375 MSRP |
| 8 | Pro $47,300 MSRP | Tradesman $45,125 MSRP |
| 9 | Pro $47,600 MSRP | Tradesman $48,265 MSRP |
| 10 | SLE $48,700 MSRP | Tradesman $45,775 MSRP |
| 11 | SLE $51,100 MSRP | Tradesman $48,525 MSRP |
| 12 | SLE $52,000 MSRP | Tradesman $51,665 MSRP |
| 13 | SLE $54,400 MSRP | Big Horn $47,630 MSRP |
| 14 | SLE $54,700 MSRP | Big Horn $50,380 MSRP |
| 15 | Elevation $50,500 MSRP | Big Horn $53,520 MSRP |
| 16 | Elevation $53,100 MSRP | Big Horn $51,030 MSRP |
| 17 | Elevation $52,300 MSRP | Big Horn $53,780 MSRP |
| 18 | Elevation $53,800 MSRP | Big Horn $56,920 MSRP |
| 19 | Elevation $54,900 MSRP | Lone Star $47,630 MSRP |
| 20 | Elevation $56,400 MSRP | Lone Star $50,380 MSRP |
| 21 | Elevation $56,700 MSRP | Lone Star $53,520 MSRP |
| 22 | SLT $54,900 MSRP | Lone Star $51,030 MSRP |
| 23 | SLT $58,000 MSRP | Lone Star $53,780 MSRP |
| 24 | SLT $58,700 MSRP | Lone Star $56,920 MSRP |
| 25 | Denali $65,900 MSRP | Warlock $48,525 MSRP |
| 26 | Denali $69,200 MSRP | Laramie $61,680 MSRP |
| 27 | Denali $69,700 MSRP | Laramie $65,080 MSRP |
| 28 | AT4 $66,800 MSRP | Laramie $65,525 MSRP |
| 29 | AT4 $67,300 MSRP | Rebel $65,645 MSRP |
| 30 | AT4X $79,400 MSRP | RHO $74,995 MSRP |
| 31 | Denali Ultimate $84,200 MSRP | Limited $76,605 MSRP |
| 32 | — | Limited $76,905 MSRP |
| 33 | — | Longhorn $76,605 MSRP |
| 34 | — | Longhorn $76,905 MSRP |
| 35 | — | Tungsten $89,000 MSRP |
Live inventory
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New2026 GMC Sierra 1500
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Sterling Metallic•Black6 mi$69,737GMC of Mount Vernon
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Denali Ultimate
Onyx Black6 mi$81,435GMC of Mount Vernon
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New2026 GMC Sierra 1500
Elevation
Sterling Metallic•Black5 mi$53,274GMC of Mount Vernon
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New2026 GMC Sierra 1500
AT4
Jet Black With Kalahari Accents6 mi$69,585GMC of Mount Vernon
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Denali
Sterling Metallic•Black5 mi$67,979GMC of Mount Vernon
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Ram 15004,143 for sale
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Used2026 Ram 1500
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Granite Crystal Metallic Clearcoat•Black27,982 mi$46,985Seelye Select on 9th
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Used2022 Ram 1500
Rebel
Bright White•Black46,446 mi$40,999Northwest Motor Group
Pasco, WA
Used2022 Ram 1500
Big Horn
Billet Silver Metallic Clearcoat•Diesel Gray/Black35,419 mi$36,798Northwest Motor Group
Pasco, WA
Used2020 Ram 1500
Limited
Granite Crystal Metallic•Black75,795 mi$36,499Northwest Motor Group
Pasco, WA
Used2020 Ram 1500
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Delmonico Red Pearlcoat•black85,369 mi$31,499Countryside Pre-Owned
Jackson, GA
Used2018 Ram 1500
Express
Bright Silver Clearcoat Metallic•Diesel Gray/Black35,080 mi$23,478Curry INEOS Grenadier
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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 $498. Live Ram 1500 listings start at $899.
- 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 (540).
- 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).