2026 GMC Sierra 1500 VS. 2026 RAM 1500

Front three-quarter view of a dark 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate pickup parked on a grassy hillside with rolling hills and forest in the distance

Denali Ultimate as shown $84,895*

See how 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 stacks up

Compare 2026 Sierra 1500 to 2026 RAM 1500, and see why Sierra 1500 is the right choice.

2026 GMC Sierra 1500 versus 2026 RAM 1500 key specifications
2026 GMC
Sierra 1500
Specification 2026 RAM
1500
$38,300 Starting at MSRP* $42,025
430 Best-in-class* Standard engine torque (lb.-ft.) 269
Available Super Cruise® with trailering* Hands-free driver assistance technology with trailering Not available
Yes Available transparent trailer camera view* Not available
Yes Available front and rear electronic locking differentials combination Not available
43.0 Best-in-class* Standard Crew Cab front headroom (inches) 40.9
44.5 Best-in-class* Standard Crew Cab front legroom (inches) 40.9
89.1* Best-in-class* Long bed cargo volume (cu. ft.) Not available
71.7* Best-in-class* Standard bed cargo volume (cu. ft.) 61.5*
62.9* Best-in-class* Short bed cargo volume (cu. ft.) 53.9*
Yes Available six-function tailgate Not available
Yes Available diesel engine Not available
13,300* Available max towing (lbs.) 11,610

What makes Sierra 1500 stand out

Check out these impressive features on the Sierra 1500.

Profile view of a driver using Super Cruise hands-free driving with hands off the steering wheel in a GMC Sierra 1500

Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance technology with trailering capability

This available feature allows you to tow heavy loads hands-free.* No other competitor in its class offers a hands-free driving system with towing capability.*

Rear view of a GMC Sierra 1500 parked in a grassy field with the MultiPro Tailgate folded down
Shown with MultiPro Tailgate Audio System by KICKER®.*

MultiPro® Tailgate

The world’s first available six-function MultiPro Tailgate helps make accessing, loading and unloading the cargo bed easier.

GMC Sierra 1500 pickup towing a silver Airstream travel trailer on an open road

Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine

Sierra 1500 features an available Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine not offered by any other competitor in its class.* It delivers 305 horsepower, 495 lb.-ft. of torque and an available max towing capability of up to 13,300 lbs.*

Undercarriage view of a GMC Sierra 1500 showing the rear suspension, differential, and exhaust

Front and rear electronic locking differentials

Available front and rear electronic locking differentials, a combination not offered on any competitor in its class,* assure both wheels will spin together to help keep traction in off-road situations where one wheel is off the ground or on a low-traction surface.

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Disclaimers

  1. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excludes title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Dealer sets final price.
  2. Class is half-ton gasoline and diesel pickups. Based on latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles.
  3. Turn Signal Activated Lane Change and Automatic Lane Change not available while trailering. Always pay attention while driving and when using Super Cruise. Always use Super Cruise in accordance with local laws. Do not use a hand-held device. Requires active Super Cruise plan or trial. Terms apply.
  4. Requires available accessory trailer camera and installation. Not compatible with all trailers. See your dealer for details. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information. Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner.
  5. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.
  6. Requires a Double Cab 2WD standard bed model with available Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine, Max Trailering Package and 20" wheels and tires. Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the vehicle Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.
  7. Non-GM warranty. Limited warranty by KICKER®, 3 years/36,000 miles, whichever comes first. For more information, contact your dealer. Dealer installed accessory.