Ford F-150 Raptor vs. GMC Sierra 1500 AT4
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford F-150 Raptor and GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 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 Ford F-150 Raptor and the GMC Sierra 1500 AT4.
When comparing the Ford F-150 Raptor's and the GMC Sierra 1500 AT4's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 Raptor has the advantage in the areas of resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 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 fuel efficiency and reliability. Based on this comparison of the Ford F-150 Raptor's and the GMC Sierra 1500 AT4's specifications and ratings, the GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 is a better car than the Ford F-150 Raptor.
Pricing: A used 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor ranges from $81,590 to $149,390 while a used 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 is priced between $62,509 to $74,685. For a new model, the Ford F-150 Raptor's price is between $80,536 and $115,550, with the GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 priced between $64,922 and $75,000.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford F-150 Raptor loses 37.9 percent of its value and the GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 loses 38.1 percent of its value. This means the Ford F-150 Raptor retains 0.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the GMC Sierra 1500 AT4.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.8 out of 10 while the GMC Sierra 1500's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Ford F-150 being ranked 1 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks and the GMC Sierra 1500 being ranked 5 out of 11.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.7 out of 10. For the GMC Sierra 1500 the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the GMC Sierra 1500 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford F-150.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford F-150 Raptor’s base engine makes 450 horsepower, and the GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 base engine makes 305 horsepower. The Raptor is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, while the AT4 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 648 miles. The Raptor uses regular unleaded, and the AT4 uses diesel.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Ford F-150 Raptor and the GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 are available in Crew Cab configuration. The Ford F-150 Raptor offers bed lengths of 67.1, 78.9, and 97.6 inches, and the GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 offers bed lengths of 69.9, 79.4, 98.2 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford F-150 Raptor has higher safety ratings than the GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, with an average rating of 4.79 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.40 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$80,536 - $115,550
Starting MSRP:
$78,440
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$41,113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$36,770 - $52,850
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$64,922 - $75,000
Starting MSRP:
$66,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$41,113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$36,770 - $52,850
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$103,730
Price Range:
$81,590 - $149,390
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$59,079
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$48,160 - $71,208
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
484
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
8,909
# Good or Great Deals:
162
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$68,200
Price Range:
$62,509 - $74,685
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$59,079
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$48,160 - $71,208
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
423
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
17,627
# Good or Great Deals:
89
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$30,468
Depreciation %:
38.8%
Resale Value $:
$47,972
Residual Value %:
61.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
38.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
26.6% - 45.4%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$25,563
Depreciation %:
38.7%
Resale Value $:
$40,537
Residual Value %:
61.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
38.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
26.6% - 45.4%
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.6 / 10
GMC Sierra 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-150 Raptor
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
11.3 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
34.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Sierra 1500 AT4
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
11.3 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
48.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.8
Ford F-150 Rankings
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8 out of / 11GMC Sierra 1500 Rankings
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7 out of / 11Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
67.1 inches, 78.9 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
69.9 inches, 79.4 inches, 98.2 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Other Ford F-150 Trim Levels
King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, Police Responder, SSV, STX, Tremor, XL, XLT
Other GMC Sierra 1500 Trim Levels
AT4X, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Elevation, Elevation Standard, Pro, SLE, SLT
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):
4.79 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):
4.40 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:
450 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
510 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.077 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8200 lbs
Max Payload:
1425 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
305 hp @ 3750 rpm
Torque:
495 foot-lbs @ 2750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8800 lbs
Max Payload:
1670 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 18 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
504 / 648 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 27 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
552 / 648 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Diesel
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.8 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
131.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
43 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5863 lbs
Width:
96 inches
Height:
79.8 inches
Length:
232.6 inches
Wheelbase:
145.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
12 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5500 lbs
Width:
81.2 inches
Height:
78.4 inches
Length:
232.9 inches
Wheelbase:
147.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
11.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
LT315/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
LT275/65R18C
