Dodge Durango vs. GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Durango and GMC Sierra 1500 Limited 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 Dodge Durango and the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited.
When comparing the Dodge Durango's and the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Durango has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The GMC Sierra 1500 Limited has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Durango's and the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited's specifications and ratings, the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited is a better car than the Dodge Durango.
Pricing: A used 2022 Dodge Durango ranges from $29,347 to $51,038 while a used 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited is priced between $36,428 to $56,988. For a new model, the Dodge Durango's price is between $41,182 and $77,216, with the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited priced between $38,785 and $72,908.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Dodge Durango loses 42.5 percent of its value and the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited loses 40.2 percent of its value. This means the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited retains 2.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Dodge Durango.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Dodge Durango is 8.2 out of 10 while the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Dodge Durango being ranked 16 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited being ranked 7 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Dodge Durango is 8.8 out of 10. For the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited the reliability rating is 9.1 out of 10. This gives the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Durango.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Durango’s base engine makes 293 horsepower, and the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited base engine makes 310 horsepower. The Durango is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 640 miles. The Sierra 1500 Limited is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 616 miles. This gives the Dodge Durango the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Dodge Durango and the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
41182 - 77216
Starting MSRP:
34320
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
34578
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27400 - 40325
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
38785 - 72908
Starting MSRP:
31200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
35041
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
29650 - 46380
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
38777
Price Range:
29347 - 51038
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
35283
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27514 - 50162
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1036
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
43769
# Good or Great Deals:
296
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
47237
Price Range:
36428 - 56988
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
44354
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
31559 - 55139
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
548
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
55373
# Good or Great Deals:
215
Dodge Durango Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.212752 / 10
Reliability:
8.783935 / 10
Retained Value:
7.854322 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.380899 / 10
Reliability:
9.139434 / 10
Retained Value:
8.003264 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Durango
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.6 - 11.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.427
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
10.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9.3 - 12.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.481
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.238182783396954
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 18.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1082716219785536
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
4.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.1 - 28.4
Dodge Durango Rankings
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61 out of / 67GMC Sierra 1500 Limited Rankings
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7 out of / 10Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
69.9 inches, 79.4 inches, 98.2 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Dodge Durango Trim Levels
Citadel, GT, GT Plus, Pursuit, R/T, R/T HEMI Orange, R/T Plus, Special Service, SRT 392, SXT
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited Trim Levels
Elevation Standard, Pro, SLE, SLT, AT4, Denali, Elevation
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
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 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
293 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1640 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
348 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
9400 lbs
Max Payload:
2280 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
467 / 640 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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):
19 / 22 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
532 / 616 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.4 inches
Cargo Space:
43.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
85.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
142.5 cubic feet
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
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4849 lbs
Width:
85.5 inches
Height:
70.9 inches
Length:
201.2 inches
Wheelbase:
119.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4490 lbs
Width:
81.2 inches
Height:
75.6 inches
Length:
229.6 inches
Wheelbase:
139.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
255/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Clear Coat
Gray
Destroyer Grey Clear Coat
Red
Octane Red Pearl Coat / Redline 2 Pearl Coat
White
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Silver
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black
Gray
Light Autumnwood Metallic / Pewter / Satin Steel Metallic
Red
Cardinal Red / Dark Toreador Red
White
Summit White
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Blue
Dark Sky Metallic / Indigo Blue / Pacific Blue Metallic
Brown
Brownstone Metallic
Green
Green / Unripened Green Metallic / Woodland Green
Orange
Tangier Orange
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
