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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs GMC Sierra 1500 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,200

Car 1

Car 2

Silverado 1500Sierra 1500MSRP + destination$39,695$40,895Horsepower310 hp310 hpTorque430 lb-ft430 lb-ftMPG combined20 mpg20 mpgRear legroom43.4 in43.4 inFront legroom44.5 in44.5 inTowing9,100 lb9,000 lbSeats33Ground clearance7.9 in7.9 in0-60 mph6.4 s6.4 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Silverado 1500 Work Truck Regular Cab RWD vs Sierra 1500 Pro Regular Cab RWD
MeasureSilverado 1500Sierra 1500Winner
MSRP + destination$39,695$40,895Silverado 1500
Horsepower310 hp310 hpAbout the same
Torque430 lb-ft430 lb-ftAbout the same
MPG combined20 mpg20 mpgAbout the same
Rear legroom43.4 in43.4 inAbout the same
Front legroom44.5 in44.5 inAbout the same
Length210.9 in211.0 inNot scored
Width81.1 in81.2 inNot scored
Curb weight4,410 lb4,440 lbNot scored
Towing9,100 lb9,000 lbAbout the same
Seats33About the same
Ground clearance7.9 in7.9 inAbout the same
0-60 mph6.4 s estimate6.4 s estimateAbout the same
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 miAbout the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
Silverado 1500 Work Truck Regular Cab RWD
$36,900
Sierra 1500 Pro Regular Cab RWD
$38,300
$1,400
Sierra 1500 Pro Regular Cab RWD
$38,300
Silverado 1500 2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck
$37,100
$1,200

Cost to run

Silverado 1500 costs $1,200 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostSilverado 1500Sierra 1500
MSRP + destination$39,695$40,895
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,920$1,920
Fuel or charging, 6 years$11,520$11,520
Total, 6 years$51,215$52,415

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: Silverado 1500 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceSilverado 15003%
MPGAbout the same
PowerAbout the same
SpaceN/A
TowingAbout the same

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked