Chevrolet Silverado 3500 vs. Ford F-250 Super Duty
When comparing the Chevrolet Silverado 3500's and the Ford F-250 Super Duty's specifications and ratings, The Ford F-250 Super Duty has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and Ford F-250 Super Duty have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500's and the Ford F-250 Super Duty's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-250 Super Duty is a better car than the Chevrolet Silverado 3500.
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 vs. Ford F-250 Super Duty Pricing
A used 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 ranges from $13,794 to $39,589 while a used 2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty is priced between $8,497 to $23,915.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the base engine of both the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and the Ford F-250 Super Duty makes 300 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths
Both the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and the Ford F-250 Super Duty are available in Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The Chevrolet Silverado 3500 offers a bed length of 97.6 inches, and the Ford F-250 Super Duty offers bed lengths of 82.4 and 98.6 inches.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Ford F-250 Super Duty has an average safety rating of 4.34 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
13794 - 39589
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
8497 - 23915
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ford F-250 Super Duty Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
9.300802 / 10
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
8.7 / 10
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Rankings
Not yet available
Ford F-250 Super Duty Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
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4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 16Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 19Available 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)
97.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
82.4 inches, 98.6 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Trim Levels
LS, LT1, LT2, LT3, Work Truck
Ford F-250 Super Duty Trim Levels
Lariat, XL, XLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.34 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque:
360 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
12000 lbs
Max Payload:
4658 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
365 foot-lbs @ 3750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
12500 lbs
Max Payload:
3100 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
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:
5.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
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
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 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:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
68 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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4942 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
76.7 inches
Length:
224.5 inches
Wheelbase:
133 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5648 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
76.5 inches
Length:
226.4 inches
Wheelbase:
137 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT265/75R16E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT245/75R17E