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GMC Sierra 1500 vs Ram 3500

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 GMC Sierra 1500

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2026 Ram 3500

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Overview

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProRam 3500Tradesman
Selected trimProTradesman
Body styleTruck (Regular Cab)Truck (Regular Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProRam 3500Tradesman
MSRP$38,300 (best)$46,570
Lowest listing price—$70,195 (best)
Median listing price—$73,595 (best)
Highest listing price—$91,130 (best)
For sale now015 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProRam 3500Tradesman
Combined MPG19 MPG (best)—
City MPG18 MPG (best)—
Highway MPG21 MPG (best)—
Fuel tank24 gal32 gal (best)

Performance

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProRam 3500Tradesman
Horsepower310 hp405 hp (best)
Torque430 lb-ft (best)429 lb-ft
Engine size2.7 L6.4 L (best)
CylindersI4V8

Size & capability

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProRam 3500Tradesman
Seating3 seats3 seats
Doors22
Towing capacity9,000 lbs (best)—
Payload2,230 lbs (best)—
Curb weight4,440 lbs (best)—
Ground clearance7.9 in11.2 in (best)
Wheelbase126 in140 in (best)
Length211 in232 in (best)
Width81.2 in (best)79.4 in
Height75.7 in77.8 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProRam 3500Tradesman
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)4

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 1500Ram 3500
1

Pro

$38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Tradesman

$46,570 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Pro

$38,500 MSRP

Tradesman

$50,190 MSRP

3

Pro

$41,600 MSRP

Tradesman

$50,390 MSRP

4

Pro

$44,000 MSRP

Tradesman

$49,500 MSRP

5

Pro

$42,900 MSRP

Tradesman

$53,120 MSRP

6

Pro

$43,100 MSRP

Tradesman

$53,320 MSRP

7

Pro

$44,900 MSRP

Big Horn

$49,895 MSRP

8

Pro

$47,300 MSRP

Big Horn

$53,515 MSRP

9

Pro

$47,600 MSRP

Big Horn

$53,715 MSRP

10

SLE

$48,700 MSRP

Big Horn

$52,825 MSRP

11

SLE

$51,100 MSRP

Big Horn

$56,445 MSRP

12

SLE

$52,000 MSRP

Big Horn

$56,645 MSRP

13

SLE

$54,400 MSRP

Lone Star

$49,895 MSRP

14

SLE

$54,700 MSRP

Lone Star

$53,515 MSRP

15

Elevation

$50,500 MSRP

Lone Star

$53,715 MSRP

16

Elevation

$53,100 MSRP

Lone Star

$52,825 MSRP

17

Elevation

$52,300 MSRP

Lone Star

$56,445 MSRP

18

Elevation

$53,800 MSRP

Lone Star

$56,645 MSRP

19

Elevation

$54,900 MSRP

Laramie

$61,805 MSRP

20

Elevation

$56,400 MSRP

Laramie

$62,005 MSRP

21

Elevation

$56,700 MSRP

Laramie

$64,735 MSRP

22

SLT

$54,900 MSRP

Laramie

$64,935 MSRP

23

SLT

$58,000 MSRP

Laramie

$78,845 MSRP

24

SLT

$58,700 MSRP

Limited

$74,820 MSRP

25

Denali

$65,900 MSRP

Limited

$75,020 MSRP

26

Denali

$69,200 MSRP

Limited

$77,750 MSRP

27

Denali

$69,700 MSRP

Limited

$77,950 MSRP

28

AT4

$66,800 MSRP

Limited

$91,860 MSRP

29

AT4

$67,300 MSRP

Limited Longhorn

$74,820 MSRP

30

AT4X

$79,400 MSRP

Limited Longhorn

$75,020 MSRP

31

Denali Ultimate

$84,200 MSRP

Limited Longhorn

$77,750 MSRP

32—

Limited Longhorn

$77,950 MSRP

33—

Limited Longhorn

$91,860 MSRP

Live inventory

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