2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD vs. 2018 Ram 2500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD and 2018 Ram 2500 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 2500HD and the 2018 Ram 2500.
When we compare the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD's and the 2018 Ram 2500's specifications and ratings, the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD has the advantage in the areas of reliability and overall quality score. The 2018 Ram 2500 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD's and the 2018 Ram 2500's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Ram 2500 is a better car than the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD.
Pricing: A used 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD ranges from $28,995 to $57,854 while a used 2018 Ram 2500 is priced between $26,899 to $53,435.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD loses 25.8 percent of its value and the 2018 Ram 2500 loses 22.9 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Ram 2500 retains 2.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the GMC Sierra 2500HD is 8.8 out of 10 while the Ram 2500's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the GMC Sierra 2500HD being ranked 6 out of 9 Best Heavy Duty Trucks and the Ram 2500 being ranked 7 out of 9.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the GMC Sierra 2500HD is 9.5 out of 10. For the Ram 2500 the reliability rating is 9.3 out of 10. This gives the GMC Sierra 2500HD a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ram 2500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD’s base engine makes 360 horsepower, and the 2018 Ram 2500 base engine makes 383 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD and 2018 Ram 2500 are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, or a Regular Cab configuration, and the 2018 Ram 2500 is available in a Crew Cab or a Regular Cab configuration. The 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD offers bed lengths of 78.9 and 97.8 inches, and the 2018 Ram 2500 offers bed lengths of 76.3 and 98.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD and the 2018 Ram 2500 have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$35,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$36,328
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$32,645 - $51,795
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$32,645
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$36,328
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$32,645 - $51,795
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$44,996
Price Range:
$28,995 - $57,854
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$47,025
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$38,285 - $66,871
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
208
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
109,712
# Good or Great Deals:
73
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$39,663
Price Range:
$26,899 - $53,435
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$47,025
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$38,285 - $66,871
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
GMC Sierra 2500HD Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ram 2500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
4.9 - 6.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
56.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Ram 2500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
4.9 - 6.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
56.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 9.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 9.1
GMC Sierra 2500HD Rankings
Ranking
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8 out of / 9Ram 2500 Rankings
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2 out of / 9Ranking
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5 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
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9 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
78.9 inches, 97.8 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Flex Fuel
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Natural Gas
2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD Trim Levels
Base, Denali, SLE, SLT
2018 Ram 2500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Laramie, Laramie Limited, Laramie Longhorn, Lone Star, Power Wagon, SLT, Tradesman
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 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:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
360 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
380 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
14500 lbs
Max Payload:
3534 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
383 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
400 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
11880 lbs
Max Payload:
3050 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
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
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
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
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:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
Available
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.8 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:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 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:
62.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5741 lbs
Width:
80.1 inches
Height:
77.8 inches
Length:
224.4 inches
Wheelbase:
133.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5952 lbs
Width:
78.9 inches
Height:
73.3 inches
Length:
231 inches
Wheelbase:
140.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT245/75R17E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT245/70R17E
Exterior Colors
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Arrival Blue Metallic / Blue / Blue Metallic / 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
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Power Tan
Black
Black Clear Coat / Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Blue Streak Pearl Coat / Midnight Blue Pearl Coat / New Holland Blue / Robin Egg Blue / True Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Black Forest Green Pearl Coat / Bright Green / Hills Green / Light Green / Timberline Green Pearl Coat / Tree Green
Orange
Omaha Orange
Red
Bright Red / Case IH Red / Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat / Light Cream
Yellow
Construction Yellow / Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / National Safety Yellow / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Ash/Jet Black
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Black/Diesel Gray
