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GMC Sierra 3500 HD vs Ram 3500

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

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2026 GMC Sierra 3500 HD

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2026 Ram 3500

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Overview

SpecGMC Sierra 3500 HDProRam 3500Tradesman
Selected trimProTradesman
Body styleTruck (Regular Cab)Truck (Regular Cab)
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission10-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecGMC Sierra 3500 HDProRam 3500Tradesman
MSRP$47,900$46,570 (best)
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 3500 HDProRam 3500Tradesman
Fuel tank36 gal (best)32 gal

Performance

SpecGMC Sierra 3500 HDProRam 3500Tradesman
Horsepower401 hp405 hp (best)
Torque464 lb-ft (best)429 lb-ft
Engine size6.6 L (best)6.4 L
CylindersV8V8

Size & capability

SpecGMC Sierra 3500 HDProRam 3500Tradesman
Seating3 seats3 seats
Doors22
Towing capacity14,500 lbs (best)—
Payload4,583 lbs (best)—
Curb weight6,329 lbs (best)—
Ground clearance11.2 in11.2 in
Wheelbase142 in (best)140 in
Length236.3 in (best)232 in
Width81.9 in (best)79.4 in
Height80.9 in (best)77.8 in

Safety & recalls

SpecGMC Sierra 3500 HDProRam 3500Tradesman
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 3500 HDRam 3500
1

Pro

$47,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Tradesman

$46,570 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Pro

$49,300 MSRP

Tradesman

$50,190 MSRP

3

Pro

$50,000 MSRP

Tradesman

$50,390 MSRP

4

Pro

$51,400 MSRP

Tradesman

$49,500 MSRP

5

Pro

$51,600 MSRP

Tradesman

$53,120 MSRP

6

Pro

$51,800 MSRP

Tradesman

$53,320 MSRP

7

Pro

$53,200 MSRP

Big Horn

$49,895 MSRP

8

Pro

$50,700 MSRP

Big Horn

$53,515 MSRP

9

Pro

$52,100 MSRP

Big Horn

$53,715 MSRP

10

Pro

$52,800 MSRP

Big Horn

$52,825 MSRP

11

Pro

$54,200 MSRP

Big Horn

$56,445 MSRP

12

Pro

$54,400 MSRP

Big Horn

$56,645 MSRP

13

Pro

$54,600 MSRP

Lone Star

$49,895 MSRP

14

Pro

$56,000 MSRP

Lone Star

$53,515 MSRP

15

SLE

$54,700 MSRP

Lone Star

$53,715 MSRP

16

SLE

$56,200 MSRP

Lone Star

$52,825 MSRP

17

SLE

$57,000 MSRP

Lone Star

$56,445 MSRP

18

SLE

$58,400 MSRP

Lone Star

$56,645 MSRP

19

SLE

$58,600 MSRP

Laramie

$61,805 MSRP

20

SLE

$58,800 MSRP

Laramie

$62,005 MSRP

21

SLE

$60,100 MSRP

Laramie

$64,735 MSRP

22

SLT

$65,900 MSRP

Laramie

$64,935 MSRP

23

SLT

$66,100 MSRP

Laramie

$78,845 MSRP

24

SLT

$67,500 MSRP

Limited

$74,820 MSRP

25

AT4

$72,800 MSRP

Limited

$75,020 MSRP

26

AT4

$73,000 MSRP

Limited

$77,750 MSRP

27

Denali

$76,100 MSRP

Limited

$77,950 MSRP

28

Denali

$76,300 MSRP

Limited

$91,860 MSRP

29

Denali

$79,100 MSRP

Limited Longhorn

$74,820 MSRP

30

Denali Ultimate

$97,200 MSRP

Limited Longhorn

$75,020 MSRP

31

Denali Ultimate

$97,400 MSRP

Limited Longhorn

$77,750 MSRP

32

Denali Ultimate

$101,300 MSRP

Limited Longhorn

$77,950 MSRP

33—

Limited Longhorn

$91,860 MSRP

Live inventory

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