2004 Ford F-150 vs. 2004 GMC Sierra 1500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2004 Ford F-150 and 2004 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 2004 Ford F-150 and the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500.
When comparing the 2004 Ford F-150's and the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500's specifications and ratings, the 2004 Ford F-150 has the advantage in the areas of overall quality score and base engine power. The 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability and resale value. Based on this comparison of the 2004 Ford F-150's and the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500's specifications and ratings, the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 is a better car than the 2004 Ford F-150.
Pricing: A used 2004 Ford F-150 ranges from $3,900 to $12,497 while a used 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 is priced between $3,750 to $19,988.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2004 Ford F-150 loses 43 percent of its value and the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 loses 42.1 percent of its value. This means the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 retains 0.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2004 Ford F-150.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.3 out of 10 while the GMC Sierra 1500's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Ford F-150 being ranked 2 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks and the GMC Sierra 1500 being ranked 4 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford F-150 is 7.7 out of 10. For the GMC Sierra 1500 the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the GMC Sierra 1500 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford F-150.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2004 Ford F-150’s base engine makes 231 horsepower, and the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 base engine makes 195 horsepower. The F-150 is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles. The Sierra 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. This gives the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2004 Ford F-150. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2004 Ford F-150 and 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2004 Ford F-150 and the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 are available in Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The 2004 Ford F-150 offers bed lengths of 67, 78.8, and 97.4 inches, and the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 offers bed lengths of 69.2, 78.7, 97.6 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2004 Ford F-150 has higher safety ratings than the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500, with an average rating of 4.89 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.69 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
22250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
24760
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
16495 - 40755
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
20395
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
24760
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
16495 - 40755
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
7750
Price Range:
3900 - 12497
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
10248
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
7750 - 20313
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
185
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
183592
# Good or Great Deals:
40
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
9859
Price Range:
3750 - 19988
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
10248
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
7750 - 20313
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
24
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
163878
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.9 / 10
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 2004 Ford F-150
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2004 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:
4.289168927223034
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 6.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9132397203686922
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 6.7
Ford F-150 Rankings
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8 out of / 10GMC 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, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
67 inches, 78.8 inches, 97.4 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
69.2 inches, 78.7 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2004 Ford F-150 Trim Levels
FX4, Lariat, STX, XL, XLT
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Trim Levels
Base, Denali, SLE, SLT, Work Truck
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 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):
4.89 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
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:
231 hp @ 4750 rpm
Torque:
293 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8400 lbs
Max Payload:
1840 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
195 hp @ 4600 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8500 lbs
Max Payload:
1958 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 18 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 468 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):
364 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated 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
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
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
Captain's seat:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
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
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
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:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.5 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:
4788 lbs
Width:
78.9 inches
Height:
72.8 inches
Length:
211.5 inches
Wheelbase:
125.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4142 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
71.2 inches
Length:
203.2 inches
Wheelbase:
119 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P235/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P235/75R16
Exterior Colors
Beige
Arizona Beige Clearcoat Metallic
Black
Black Clearcoat
Blue
Medium Wedgewood Blue Clearcoat / True Blue Clearcoat Metallic
Gray
Dark Shadow Grey Clearcoat Metallic / Silver Clearcoat Metallic
Green
Aspen Green Clearcoat Metallic
Red
Bright Red Clearcoat / Dark Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic
White
Oxford White Clearcoat
Brown
Not available
Orange
Not available
Silver
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Doeskin Tan / Sand Beige Metallic / Tan - Low Gloss
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Blue Metallic / Indigo Blue / Marine Blue Metallic
Gray
Carbon Metallic / Gray Metallic / Pewter
Green
Green / Green - Low Gloss / Polo Green Metallic / Woodland Green
Red
Dark Toreador Red / Fire Red
White
Summit White
Brown
Light Autumnwood Metallic
Orange
Orange / Tangier Orange
Silver
Silver Birch Metallic
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Tan
Gray
Medium Flint
Interior Colors
Beige
Neutral
Gray
Dark Pewter
