2016 Ford F-150 vs. 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Ford F-150 and 2016 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 2016 Ford F-150 and the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500.
When we compare the 2016 Ford F-150's and the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Ford F-150 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and overall quality score. The 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Ford F-150's and the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2016 Ford F-150 ranges from $12,995 to $29,990 while a used 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 is priced between $14,990 to $31,982.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2016 Ford F-150 loses 43 percent of its value and the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 loses 42.1 percent of its value. This means the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 retains 0.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2016 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 2016 Ford F-150’s base engine makes 282 horsepower, and the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 base engine makes 285 horsepower. The F-150 is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 575 miles. The Sierra 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 624 miles.This gives the 2016 Ford F-150 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use ethanol, gasoline.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2016 Ford F-150 and the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 are available in Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The 2016 Ford F-150 offers bed lengths of 67.1, 78.9, and 97.6 inches, and the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 offers bed lengths of 69.3, 78.9, 97.8 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2016 Ford F-150 has higher safety ratings than the 2016 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:
26540
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
28688
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
26145 - 35290
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
27815
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
28688
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
26145 - 35290
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
21478
Price Range:
12995 - 29990
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
22745
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
19616 - 27357
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2393
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
131081
# Good or Great Deals:
695
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
23366
Price Range:
14990 - 31982
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
22745
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
19616 - 27357
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
538
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
126061
# Good or Great Deals:
151
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 2016 Ford F-150
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.6 - 6.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.26
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 GMC Sierra 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.6 - 6.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.349
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.133825849410332
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
7.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 15.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.522950612156692
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
7.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 15.8
Ford F-150 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)
67.1 inches, 78.9 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
69.3 inches, 78.9 inches, 97.8 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2016 Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT
2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Trim Levels
Base, Denali, SLE, SLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.89 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
282 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
253 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Max Payload:
1910 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
285 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque:
305 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
Max Payload:
1960 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 18 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
414 / 575 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 16 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
468 / 624 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.7 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:
42.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 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:
4051 lbs
Width:
96.8 inches
Height:
75.5 inches
Length:
209.3 inches
Wheelbase:
122.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4517 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
74 inches
Length:
205.6 inches
Wheelbase:
119 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
245/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P255/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Blue Flame Metallic / Blue Jeans Metallic
Brown
Caribou Metallic
Gray
Lithium Gray / Magnetic Metallic
Green
Green Gem Metallic
Red
Race Red
Silver
Ingot Silver Metallic
White
Oxford White
Beige
Not available
Orange
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Arrival Blue Metallic / Blue / Blue Metallic / Indigo Blue / Stone Blue Metallic
Brown
Mahogany Metallic
Gray
Iridium Metallic / Light Autumnwood Metallic / Light Steel Gray Metallic / Pewter
Green
Unripened Green Metallic / Woodland Green
Red
Cardinal Red / Crimson Red Tintcoat / Dark Toreador Red / Victory Red
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Orange
Orange / Tangier Orange
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Earth Gray / Medium Earth Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Jet Black / Jet Black/Dark Ash
