2018 GMC Sierra 1500 vs. 2018 Ford F-150
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 and 2018 Ford F-150 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 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 and the 2018 Ford F-150.
When comparing the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500's and the 2018 Ford F-150's specifications and ratings, the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 has the advantage in the area of reliability. The 2018 Ford F-150 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500's and the 2018 Ford F-150's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Ford F-150 is a better car than the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500.
Pricing: A used 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 ranges from $22,987 to $41,384 while a used 2018 Ford F-150 is priced between $18,985 to $43,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 loses 38.1 percent of its value and the 2018 Ford F-150 loses 37.9 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Ford F-150 retains 0.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the GMC Sierra 1500 is 8.6 out of 10 while the Ford F-150's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the GMC Sierra 1500 being ranked 5 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks and the Ford F-150 being ranked 1 out of 11.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the GMC Sierra 1500 is 8.8 out of 10. For the Ford F-150 the reliability rating is 8.7 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 2018 GMC Sierra 1500’s base engine makes 285 horsepower, and the 2018 Ford F-150 base engine makes 290 horsepower. The Sierra 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 624 miles. The F-150 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 575 miles.This gives the 2018 Ford F-150 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use e85, regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 and the 2018 Ford F-150 are available in Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 offers bed lengths of 69.3, 78.9, and 97.8 inches, and the 2018 Ford F-150 offers bed lengths of 67.1, 78.9, 97.6 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2018 Ford F-150 has higher safety ratings than the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, with an average rating of 4.79 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.40 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$29,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$29,420
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$27,295 - $32,290
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,705
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$29,420
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$27,295 - $32,290
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$32,581
Price Range:
$22,987 - $41,384
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$29,988
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$25,630 - $34,948
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,099
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
91,256
# Good or Great Deals:
432
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,466
Price Range:
$18,985 - $43,998
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$29,988
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$25,630 - $34,948
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4,292
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
95,720
# Good or Great Deals:
1,434
GMC Sierra 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.8 / 10
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 GMC Sierra 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
5.3 - 8.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
48.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Ford F-150
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
5.3 - 8.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
34.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 15.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
14.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 15.2
GMC Sierra 1500 Rankings
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8 out of / 11Available 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)
69.3 inches, 78.9 inches, 97.8 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
67.1 inches, 78.9 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Trim Levels
Base, Denali, SLE, SLT
2018 Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, XL, XLT
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 / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.40 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.79 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
265 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5100 lbs
Max Payload:
1990 lbs
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:
E85, Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
460 / 575 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
E85, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
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
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Alloy wheels:
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
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
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
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:
12.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
76.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4517 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
74 inches
Length:
205 inches
Wheelbase:
119 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4069 lbs
Width:
96.8 inches
Height:
75.5 inches
Length:
209.3 inches
Wheelbase:
122.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P255/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Arrival Blue Metallic / Blue / Indigo Blue / Stone Blue Metallic
Brown
Deep Mahogany Metallic
Gray
Dark Slate Metallic / Light Autumnwood Metallic / Pewter
Green
Unripened Green Metallic / Woodland Green
Orange
Orange / Tangier Orange
Red
Cardinal Red / Dark Toreador Red / Victory Red
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Blue Jeans / Lightning Blue
Brown
Not available
Gray
Lead Foot / Magnetic / Stone Gray
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Magma Red / Race Red
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Ash/Jet Black
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Earth Gray / Medium Earth Gray
