GMC Sierra 1500 vs RAM 1500 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$3,925

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Sierra 1500 Pro Regular Cab RWD vs RAM 1500 Express Quad Cab RWD
Measure	Sierra 1500	RAM 1500	Winner
MSRP + destination	$40,895	$44,820	Sierra 1500
Horsepower	310 hp	305 hp	Sierra 1500
Torque	430 lb-ft	269 lb-ft	Sierra 1500
MPG combined	20 mpg	22 mpg	RAM 1500
Rear legroom	43.4 in	35.6 in	Sierra 1500
Front legroom	44.5 in	40.9 in	Sierra 1500
Length	211.0 in	228.9 in	Not scored
Width	81.2 in	79.5 in to 82.1 in	N/A
Curb weight	4,440 lb	4,836 lb	Not scored
Towing	9,000 lb	7,660 lb	Sierra 1500
Seats	3	6	RAM 1500
Ground clearance	7.9 in	N/A	N/A
0-60 mph	6.4 s estimate	7.0 s estimate	Sierra 1500
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

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Sierra 1500 Pro Regular Cab RWD $38,300	RAM 1500 Express Quad Cab RWD $42,025	$3,725
RAM 1500 Express Quad Cab RWD $42,025	Sierra 1500 Pro Double Cab RWD $41,600	$425

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Sierra 1500 costs $2,878 less over 6 years.

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

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

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Sierra 1500 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.