Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs GMC Sierra 1500 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,200
- Silverado 1500: $1,200 cheaper.
- Sierra 1500: wins no measure.
- Silverado 1500 wins 1 of 11 measures.
| Measure | Silverado 1500 | Sierra 1500 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $39,695 | $40,895 | Silverado 1500 |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 310 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft | 430 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | About the same |
| Rear legroom | 43.4 in | 43.4 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 44.5 in | 44.5 in | About the same |
| Length | 210.9 in | 211.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 81.1 in | 81.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,410 lb | 4,440 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 9,100 lb | 9,000 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 3 | 3 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.9 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 6.4 s estimate | 6.4 s estimate | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Cost | Silverado 1500 | Sierra 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.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Silverado 1500 | 3% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | About the same |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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