GMC Sierra 1500 vs Ram 2500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Ram 2500
Overview
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Pro | Tradesman |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Regular 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 | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $38,300 (best) | $47,375 |
| Lowest listing price | $25,398 (best) | $27,246 |
| Median listing price | $59,662 (best) | $61,025 |
| Highest listing price | $90,344 (best) | $93,143 |
| For sale now | 42 | 48 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 18 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 24 gal | 32 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 405 hp (best) |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft (best) | 429 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.7 L | 6.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 9,000 lbs | 15,640 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 2,230 lbs | 3,935 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,440 lbs (best) | 6,065 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in (best) | 7 in |
| Wheelbase | 126 in | 141 in (best) |
| Length | 211 in | 232 in (best) |
| Width | 81.2 in (best) | 79 in |
| Height | 75.7 in | 78 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | GMC Sierra 1500Pro | Ram 2500Tradesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro $38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Tradesman $47,375 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Pro $38,500 MSRP | Tradesman $50,995 MSRP |
| 3 | Pro $41,600 MSRP | Tradesman $51,195 MSRP |
| 4 | Pro $44,200 MSRP | Tradesman $50,305 MSRP |
| 5 | Pro $42,900 MSRP | Tradesman $53,925 MSRP |
| 6 | Pro $43,100 MSRP | Tradesman $54,125 MSRP |
| 7 | Pro $44,900 MSRP | Black Express $50,995 MSRP |
| 8 | Pro $47,500 MSRP | Black Express $51,195 MSRP |
| 9 | Pro $47,800 MSRP | Black Express $53,925 MSRP |
| 10 | SLE $48,700 MSRP | Black Express $54,125 MSRP |
| 11 | SLE $51,300 MSRP | Big Horn $51,125 MSRP |
| 12 | SLE $52,000 MSRP | Big Horn $54,745 MSRP |
| 13 | SLE $54,600 MSRP | Big Horn $54,945 MSRP |
| 14 | SLE $54,900 MSRP | Big Horn $54,055 MSRP |
| 15 | Elevation $50,500 MSRP | Big Horn $57,675 MSRP |
| 16 | Elevation $53,300 MSRP | Big Horn $57,875 MSRP |
| 17 | Elevation $50,800 MSRP | Lone Star $51,125 MSRP |
| 18 | Elevation $53,600 MSRP | Lone Star $54,745 MSRP |
| 19 | Elevation $53,800 MSRP | Lone Star $54,945 MSRP |
| 20 | Elevation $56,600 MSRP | Lone Star $54,055 MSRP |
| 21 | Elevation $56,900 MSRP | Lone Star $57,675 MSRP |
| 22 | SLT $55,100 MSRP | Lone Star $57,875 MSRP |
| 23 | SLT $58,200 MSRP | Warlock $53,925 MSRP |
| 24 | SLT $58,900 MSRP | Laramie $62,830 MSRP |
| 25 | Denali $66,100 MSRP | Laramie $63,030 MSRP |
| 26 | Denali $69,400 MSRP | Laramie $65,760 MSRP |
| 27 | Denali $69,900 MSRP | Laramie $65,960 MSRP |
| 28 | AT4 $67,000 MSRP | Laramie $80,270 MSRP |
| 29 | AT4 $67,500 MSRP | Power Wagon Diesel $70,275 MSRP |
| 30 | AT4X $79,600 MSRP | Power Wagon Hemi $70,275 MSRP |
| 31 | Denali Ultimate $84,400 MSRP | Rebel $70,275 MSRP |
| 32 | — | Limited $74,840 MSRP |
| 33 | — | Limited $75,130 MSRP |
| 34 | — | Limited $77,770 MSRP |
| 35 | — | Limited $78,060 MSRP |
| 36 | — | Limited $92,570 MSRP |
| 37 | — | Longhorn $74,840 MSRP |
| 38 | — | Longhorn $75,130 MSRP |
| 39 | — | Longhorn $77,770 MSRP |
| 40 | — | Longhorn $78,060 MSRP |
| 41 | — | Longhorn $92,570 MSRP |
Live inventory
GMC Sierra 150042 for sale
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New2026 GMC Sierra 1500
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Summit White•Jet Black, Cloth Seat TrimN/A$46,964MSRP $53,430Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
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New2026 GMC Sierra 1500
SLE
Titanium Rush Metallic•Jet Black, Cloth Seat TrimN/A$50,545MSRP $59,525Jay Hatfield GMC of Pittsburg
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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 250048 for sale
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Used2023 Ram 2500
Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 6'4' Box
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Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4 6'4"" Box
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Tradesman Crew Cab 4x4 6'4"" Box
White•Gray48,618 mi$38,898Jay Hatfield GMC Chanute
Chanute, KS
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Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4 6'4"" Box
Silver•Gray45,462 mi$40,398Jay Hatfield Chevrolet Chanute
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Tradesman Crew Cab 4x4 6'4"" Box
White•Gray48,618 mi$38,898Jay Hatfield Chevrolet Chanute
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Used2023 RAM 2500
Longhorn
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GMC Sierra 1500 vs Ram 2500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2027 Ram 2500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2027 Ram 2500 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 2500?
- 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 2500 listings start at $27,246.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2027 Ram 2500?
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (38,300).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2027 Ram 2500?
- The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2027 Ram 2500?
- The 2027 Ram 2500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (430).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 or 2027 Ram 2500?
- The 2027 Ram 2500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (15,810).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2027 Ram 2500?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: GMC Sierra 1500 (5/5 NHTSA overall).