2003 Dodge Ram 1500 vs. 2003 GMC Sierra 1500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 and 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 and the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500.
When we compare the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500's and the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500's specifications and ratings, the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 and 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500's and the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500's specifications and ratings, the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 is a better car than the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500.
Pricing: A used 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 ranges from $3,458 to $12,602 while a used 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 is priced between $3,985 to $14,999.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500’s base engine makes 215 horsepower, and the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 base engine makes 200 horsepower. Both the Ram 1500 and the Sierra 1500 are rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 494 and 646 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 is available in a Crew Cab or a Regular Cab configuration, and the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 is available in a Extended Cab or a Regular Cab configuration. The 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 offers bed lengths of 76.3 and 98.3 inches, and the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 offers bed lengths of 78.7 and 97.6 inches.
Safety Ratings: The 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 has an average safety rating of 4.69 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
19530
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
23985
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
15955 - 39995
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
19765
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
23985
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
15955 - 39995
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
7456
Price Range:
3458 - 12602
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9734
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
7456 - 16106
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
61
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
174156
# Good or Great Deals:
16
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
8900
Price Range:
3985 - 14999
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9734
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
7456 - 16106
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
26
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
155384
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Dodge Ram 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
GMC Sierra 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2003 Dodge Ram 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2003 GMC Sierra 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3654237970540455
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.8 - 5.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3282200660038974
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.8 - 5.8
Dodge Ram 1500 Rankings
Not yet available
GMC Sierra 1500 Rankings
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4 out of / 10Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
78.7 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Laramie, SLT, ST
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Trim Levels
Base, Denali, SLE, SLT, Work Truck
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
7 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.69 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
215 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
235 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8650 lbs
Max Payload:
1830 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 4600 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8300 lbs
Max Payload:
2123 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD, AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
476 / 646 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
67 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4516 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
74.4 inches
Length:
207.7 inches
Wheelbase:
120.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4227 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
71 inches
Length:
222.1 inches
Wheelbase:
133 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P235/75R16
Exterior Colors
Beige
Light Almond Pearl Metallic Clearcoat
Black
Black Clearcoat / Black Clearcoat/Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
Blue
Atlantic Blue Pearlcoat / Atlantic Blue Pearlcoat/Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat / Patriot Blue Pearlcoat / Patriot Blue Pearlcoat/Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
Gray
Graphite Metallic Clearcoat / Graphite Metallic Clearcoat/Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
Green
Timberline Green Pearlcoat / Timberline Green Pearlcoat/Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
Red
Dark Garnet Red Pearlcoat / Dark Garnet Red Pearlcoat/Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat / Flame Red Clearcoat / Flame Red Clearcoat/Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
White
Bright White Clearcoat / Bright White Clearcoat/Bright Silver Clearcoat Metallic
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Marine Blue Metallic
Gray
Carbon Metallic / Pewter Metallic
Green
Polo Green Metallic
Red
Fire Red
Silver
Not available
White
Summit White
Interior Colors
Beige
Taupe
Gray
Dark Slate Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Neutral
Gray
Dark Pewter
