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GMC Sierra 1500 vs Jeep Gladiator (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$400

Car 1

Car 2

Sierra 1500GladiatorMSRP + destination$40,895$41,295MPG combined20 mpg19 mpgRear legroom43.4 in38.3 inFront legroom44.5 in41.2 in
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Sierra 1500 Pro Regular Cab RWD vs Gladiator Sport Crew Cab 4WD
MeasureSierra 1500GladiatorWinner
MSRP + destination$40,895$41,295About the same
Horsepower310 hpN/AN/A
Torque430 lb-ftN/AN/A
MPG combined20 mpg19 mpgSierra 1500
Rear legroom43.4 in38.3 inSierra 1500
Front legroom44.5 in41.2 inSierra 1500
Length211.0 in218.0 inNot scored
Width81.2 in74.0 inNot scored
Curb weight4,440 lbN/AN/A
Towing9,000 lbN/AN/A
Seats3N/AN/A
Ground clearance7.9 inN/AN/A
0-60 mph6.4 s estimateN/AN/A
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
Sierra 1500 Pro Regular Cab RWD
$38,300		Gladiator Sport Crew Cab 4WD
$39,300		$1,000
Gladiator Sport Crew Cab 4WD
$39,300		Sierra 1500 2WD Reg Cab 140" Pro
$38,500		$800

Cost to run

About the same over 6 years.

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

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostSierra 1500Gladiator
MSRP + destination$40,895$41,295
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,920$2,021
Fuel or charging, 6 years$11,520$12,126
Total, 6 years$52,415$53,421

Which is better for me?

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

Equal weights: Sierra 1500 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceAbout the same
MPGSierra 15005%
PowerN/A
SpaceN/A
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked