2024 Sierra 1500 vs F-150

2024 GMC Sierra 1500 vs Ford F-150

If you need a full-size pickup for work or play around Faribault, Lakeville, or Owatonna, you’ll find some names rise to the top of the list. The GMC Sierra 1500 and Ford F-150 are two of the best competitors on the market. The one to choose is based on your needs and preferences.

Reliability and Value

A pickup truck is a big investment, and you want to know you’re getting the best value for the money. Both models rank well when it comes to pricing, but the GMC Sierra 1500 holds its value a little better with a lower five-year depreciation rate. A truck should also be reliable, and both models score high in this area with the Sierra 1500 just slightly higher in retained value. They are tied in the reliability score at 8.6 out of a possible 10. Both models have similar warranties, tied for the bumper-to-bumper warranty and roadside assistance. While the two models include a five-year powertrain warranty, GMC allows for 100,000 miles over Ford’s 60,000-mile limit.

Comparing the Design of the Sierra 1500 and F-150

Both the Sierra 1500 and F-150 are designed for hard work. They offer three cab options with room for your crew or family. They also provide three choices for bed lengths, but the GMC truck is slightly longer on each option for more room for longer items. The two brands each have nine trims for their trucks to give you a lot of choices. Inside the two trucks, you’ll find options from cloth to leather with ample room for each passenger. GMC comes out slightly ahead for front head and leg room to fit taller passengers.

Capability Differences Between GMC and Ford

It’s interesting to note that the Ford F-150 features a V8 engine compared to the inline four-cylinder engine for the GMC Sierra 1500, but that the GMC outranks the Ford model slightly with towing. The Sierra 1500 offers a max tow rating of 9,100 pounds compared to 9,000 pounds for the F-150. Payload is also higher at 2,230 pounds over 1,810 pounds for the Ford truck. You also get more torque with the four-cylinder engine over the V8.

Other Exciting Features

Both models are similar when it comes to the features they include. You’ll find numerous amenities either standard or available as an option even on the lower trims. Both Ford and GMC recognize the importance of safety. You’ll find blind spot monitoring as an option on the base trim while electronic stability control is standard across both lines. GMC includes an option for Cross-Traffic Alert on the base trim, which isn’t available until higher trims for Ford. Front tow hooks are also available on all GMC trims, but not on the base Ford model. Lane Departure Warning is standard for both the Sierra 1500 and F-150 while GMC adds Lane Keeping Assist as standard on the base trim.

If you want to see what else the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 has to offer, you can visit Harry Brown’s for a test drive. Stop in today and talk to our finance team or fill out the online application.