Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD vs Ford F-150 (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$7,450
- Silverado 2500HD: 76 hp more, 7,100 lb more towing.
- F-150: $7,450 cheaper.
- Silverado 2500HD wins 5 of 9 measures.
| Measure | Silverado 2500HD | F-150 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $47,495 | $40,045 | F-150 |
| Horsepower | 401 hp | 325 hp | Silverado 2500HD |
| Torque | 464 lb-ft | 400 lb-ft | Silverado 2500HD |
| MPG combined | 16 mpg to 26 mpg | 22 mpg | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 43.4 in | 43.6 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 44.5 in | 43.9 in | Silverado 2500HD |
| Length | 235.6 in | 206.7 in to 229.9 in | N/A |
| Width | 81.8 in | 79.9 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 5,924 lb to 6,442 lb | 4,396 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 14,500 lb | 7,400 lb | Silverado 2500HD |
| Seats | 3 | 3 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 10.2 in | 8.3 in | Silverado 2500HD |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 6.1 s estimate | N/A |
| 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 2500HD 2WD Reg Cab 142" Work Truck $45,300 | F-150 XL 4WD SuperCab 6.5' Box $45,560 | $260 |
| F-150 XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box $37,450 | Silverado 2500HD 2WD Reg Cab 142" Work Truck $45,300 | $7,850 |
Cost to run
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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Silverado 2500HD | F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $47,495 | $40,045 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | N/A | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | N/A | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | N/A | $50,518 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Silverado 2500HD wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | F-150 | 16% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | Silverado 2500HD | 19% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | Silverado 2500HD | 49% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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