Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT vs. Ford F-150 XLT
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT and Ford F-150 XLT 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 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT and the Ford F-150 XLT.
In comparing the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT's and the Ford F-150 XLT's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and reliability. The Ford F-150 XLT has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT's and the Ford F-150 XLT's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT ranges from $43,641 to $60,234 while a used 2024 Ford F-150 XLT is priced between $55,388 to $64,560. For a new model, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT's price is between $46,081 and $61,181, with the Ford F-150 XLT priced between $52,906 and $66,084.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT loses 39.2 percent of its value and the Ford F-150 XLT loses 37.9 percent of its value. This means the Ford F-150 XLT retains 1.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 being ranked 4 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 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 8.9 out of 10. For the Ford F-150 the reliability rating is 8.7 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford F-150.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the Ford F-150 XLT base engine makes 325 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT and the Ford F-150 XLT are available in Crew Cabor an Extended Cab configuration. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT offers bed lengths of 69.9, 79.4, and 98.2 inches, and the Ford F-150 XLT offers bed lengths of 67.1, 78.9, 97.6 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford F-150 XLT has higher safety ratings than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT, with an average rating of 4.79 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.40 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$46,081 - $61,181
Starting MSRP:
$48,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$41,113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$36,770 - $52,850
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$52,906 - $66,084
Starting MSRP:
$47,730
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$41,113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$36,770 - $52,850
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$51,773
Price Range:
$43,641 - $60,234
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$59,079
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$48,160 - $71,208
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
771
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
9,220
# Good or Great Deals:
227
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$59,999
Price Range:
$55,388 - $64,560
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$59,079
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$48,160 - $71,208
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
13,863
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,172
# Good or Great Deals:
673
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$18,888
Depreciation %:
39.4%
Resale Value $:
$29,112
Residual Value %:
60.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
38.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
26.6% - 45.4%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$18,539
Depreciation %:
38.8%
Resale Value $:
$29,191
Residual Value %:
61.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
38.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
26.6% - 45.4%
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 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 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
11.3 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
51.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-150 XLT
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
11.3 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
34.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.8
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Rankings
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5 out of / 8Ford F-150 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
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
69.9 inches, 79.4 inches, 98.2 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
67.1 inches, 78.9 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trim Levels
Custom, Custom Trail Boss, High Country, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, RST, Work Truck, ZR2
Other Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, Police Responder, Raptor, SSV, STX, Tremor, XL
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 / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.40 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
430 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
9300 lbs
Max Payload:
2100 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
325 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
400 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7500 lbs
Max Payload:
1675 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
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:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
684 / 900 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
43 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.9 inches
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:
40.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
66.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
116.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4660 lbs
Width:
81.2 inches
Height:
75.6 inches
Length:
231.9 inches
Wheelbase:
147.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4641 lbs
Width:
95.7 inches
Height:
75.5 inches
Length:
231.7 inches
Wheelbase:
145.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome
Tire Size:
265/60R18
