Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD vs. Ford F-250 Super Duty
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and Ford F-250 Super Duty 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 2500HD and the Ford F-250 Super Duty.
When comparing the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD's and the Ford F-250 Super Duty's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 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-250 Super Duty has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD's and the Ford F-250 Super Duty's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ranges from $53,778 to $85,887 while a used 2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty is priced between $55,929 to $119,159. For a new model, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD's price is between $50,693 and $87,798, with the Ford F-250 Super Duty priced between $50,733 and $97,739.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD loses 26.8 percent of its value and the Ford F-250 Super Duty loses 21.8 percent of its value. This means the Ford F-250 Super Duty retains 5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 8.7 out of 10 while the Ford F-250 Super Duty's quality rating is 9.0 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD being ranked 8 out of 9 Best Heavy Duty Trucks and the Ford F-250 Super Duty being ranked 5 out of 9.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is 9.3 out of 10. For the Ford F-250 Super Duty the reliability rating is 9.1 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford F-250 Super Duty.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD’s base engine makes 401 horsepower, and the Ford F-250 Super Duty base engine makes 405 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and the Ford F-250 Super Duty are available in Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD offers bed lengths of 82.2 and 98.3 inches, and the Ford F-250 Super Duty offers bed lengths of 81.9 and 98.1 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford F-250 Super Duty has higher safety ratings than the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, with an average rating of 4.34 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$50,693 - $87,798
Starting MSRP:
$44,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$47,105
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$44,400 - $59,455
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$50,733 - $97,739
Starting MSRP:
$44,970
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$47,105
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$44,400 - $59,455
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$68,548
Price Range:
$53,778 - $85,887
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$85,339
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$68,548 - $114,221
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3,505
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
6,611
# Good or Great Deals:
377
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$86,325
Price Range:
$55,929 - $119,159
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$85,339
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$68,548 - $114,221
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$12,228
Depreciation %:
27.5%
Resale Value $:
$32,172
Residual Value %:
72.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
22.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
18.7% - 27.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$10,172
Depreciation %:
22.6%
Resale Value $:
$34,798
Residual Value %:
77.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
22.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
18.7% - 27.5%
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford F-250 Super Duty Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.0 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.2 / 10
Safety:
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.4
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
12.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
10.9 - 12.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
53.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-250 Super Duty
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
12.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
10.9 - 12.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
38.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.6
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Ford F-250 Super Duty Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
6 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, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
82.2 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
81.9 inches, 98.1 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Trim Levels
Custom, High Country, LT, LTZ, Work Truck, ZR2
Ford F-250 Super Duty Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, XL, XLT
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.34 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:
401 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
464 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
14500 lbs
Max Payload:
3759 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
405 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
445 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
14800 lbs
Max Payload:
4268 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.6 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:
6.8 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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
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:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
43.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.1 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:
11.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
64.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6203 lbs
Width:
81.8 inches
Height:
79.9 inches
Length:
235.6 inches
Wheelbase:
141.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5697 lbs
Width:
105.9 inches
Height:
78.9 inches
Length:
231.8 inches
Wheelbase:
141.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
LT245/75R17E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
LT245/75R17E
Exterior Colors
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Black
Black
Blue
Arrival Blue Metallic / Blue / Indigo Blue / Lakeshore Blue Metallic
Gray
Light Autumnwood Metallic / Pewter / Slate Gray Metallic / Sterling Gray Metallic
Green
Green / Unripened Green Metallic / Woodland Green
Orange
Orange / Tangier Orange
Red
Dark Toreador Red / Red Hot
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Antimatter Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray
Green
Green / Green Gem
Orange
Orange
Red
Race Red / Vermillion Red
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Yellow
School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Brown
Darkened Bronze
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Medium Dark Slate
