Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs. Ford F-350
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD and Ford F-350 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 3500HD and the Ford F-350.
In comparing the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD's and the Ford F-350's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Ford F-350 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD's and the Ford F-350's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD ranges from $63,483 to $89,972 while a used 1997 Ford F-350 is priced between $25,300 to $52,750.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD’s base engine makes 401 horsepower, and the Ford F-350 base engine makes 210 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD and the Ford F-350 are available in Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$52,388 - $90,461
Starting MSRP:
$45,600
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:
-
Starting MSRP:
$18,980
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$18,802
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$17,070 - $20,895
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$76,779
Price Range:
$63,483 - $89,972
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:
2,278
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,056
# Good or Great Deals:
111
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$38,666
Price Range:
$25,300 - $52,750
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$21,477
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$9,751 - $38,666
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
29
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
152,330
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.1 / 10
Reliability:
9.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Ford F-350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.5
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:
49%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
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:
4.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 9.7
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ford F-350 Rankings
Available 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)
Not yet available
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Trim Levels
High Country, LT, LTZ, Work Truck
Ford F-350 Trim Levels
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 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):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
14500 lbs
Max Payload:
4583 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
210 hp @ 3600 rpm
Torque:
325 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
12500 lbs
Max Payload:
4155 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:
5.8 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
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:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
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:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
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:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.8 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:
6329 lbs
Width:
81.7 inches
Height:
80.9 inches
Length:
235.6 inches
Wheelbase:
141.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
11.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4645 lbs
Width:
79 inches
Height:
70.8 inches
Length:
213.3 inches
Wheelbase:
133 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
LT275/70R18E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
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
Exterior Colors
Beige
Light Prairie Tan
Black
Black
Blue
Indigo Blue Metallic / Portofino Blue Metallic / Royal Blue Metallic / Royal Blue Pearl Metallic / Teal Metallic
Gray
Not available
Green
Pacific Green Pearl Metallic / Vermont Green
Orange
Not available
Red
Dark Torreador Red Pearl Metallic / Laser Red Metallic Tint / Torreador Red Metallic / Vermillion
Silver
Light Opal Metallic / Silver Frost Pearl Metallic
White
Colonial White / Oxford White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
