Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD 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 and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD.

In comparing the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has the advantage in the areas of resale value and overall quality score. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD is a better car than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

Pricing: A used 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ranges from $24,571 to $43,791 while a used 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD is priced between $18,992 to $33,986.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 loses 39.2 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD loses 43.9 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 retains 4.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 8.6 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 being ranked 4 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD being ranked 8 out of 11.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 8.9 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD the reliability rating is 9.3 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500’s base engine makes 285 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD base engine makes 355 horsepower.

Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD is available in a Extended Cab configuration. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers bed lengths of 69.9, 79.4, and 98.2 inches, and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD offers a bed length of 78.9 inches.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has higher safety ratings than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD, with an average rating of 4.40 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.