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GMC Sierra 1500 vs Subaru Baja

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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2006 Subaru Baja

Overview

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProSubaru BajaSport
Selected trimProSport
Body styleTruck (Regular Cab)Truck (Crew Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic5-speed manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262006

Pricing & market

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProSubaru BajaSport
MSRP$38,300$22,495 (best)
For sale now00

Fuel economy & range

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProSubaru BajaSport
Combined MPG19 MPG22 MPG (best)
City MPG18 MPG20 MPG (best)
Highway MPG21 MPG26 MPG (best)
Fuel tank24 gal (best)16.9 gal

Performance

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProSubaru BajaSport
Horsepower310 hp (best)165 hp
Torque430 lb-ft (best)166 lb-ft
Engine size2.7 L (best)2.5 L
CylindersI4flat 4

Size & capability

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProSubaru BajaSport
Seating3 seats4 seats (best)
Doors24 (best)
Cargo volume77.7 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity9,000 lbs (best)2,400 lbs
Payload2,230 lbs (best)
Curb weight4,440 lbs3,610 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.9 in8.4 in (best)
Wheelbase126 in (best)104.3 in
Length211 in (best)193.3 in
Width81.2 in (best)70.1 in
Height75.7 in (best)65.1 in

Safety & recalls

SpecGMC Sierra 1500ProSubaru BajaSport
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

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 1500Subaru Baja
1

Pro

$38,300 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Sport

$22,495 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Pro

$38,500 MSRP

Sport

$23,295 MSRP

3

Pro

$41,600 MSRP

Turbo

$24,595 MSRP

4

Pro

$44,000 MSRP

Turbo

$25,595 MSRP

5

Pro

$42,900 MSRP

Turbo

$27,495 MSRP

6

Pro

$43,100 MSRP

7

Pro

$44,900 MSRP

8

Pro

$47,300 MSRP

9

Pro

$47,600 MSRP

10

SLE

$48,700 MSRP

11

SLE

$51,100 MSRP

12

SLE

$52,000 MSRP

13

SLE

$54,400 MSRP

14

SLE

$54,700 MSRP

15

Elevation

$50,500 MSRP

16

Elevation

$53,100 MSRP

17

Elevation

$52,300 MSRP

18

Elevation

$53,800 MSRP

19

Elevation

$54,900 MSRP

20

Elevation

$56,400 MSRP

21

Elevation

$56,700 MSRP

22

SLT

$54,900 MSRP

23

SLT

$58,000 MSRP

24

SLT

$58,700 MSRP

25

Denali

$65,900 MSRP

26

Denali

$69,200 MSRP

27

Denali

$69,700 MSRP

28

AT4

$66,800 MSRP

29

AT4

$67,300 MSRP

30

AT4X

$79,400 MSRP

31

Denali Ultimate

$84,200 MSRP

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