Ford F-150 Raptor vs. GMC Sierra 1500 Denali
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford F-150 Raptor and GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 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 Denali.
In comparing the Ford F-150 Raptor's and the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 Raptor has the advantage in the areas of overall quality score and base engine power. The GMC Sierra 1500 Denali has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Ford F-150 Raptor's and the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali's specifications and ratings, the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali is a better car than the Ford F-150 Raptor.
Pricing: For a new model, the Ford F-150 Raptor's price is between $81,279 and $130,652, with the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali priced between $69,947 and $81,182.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford F-150 Raptor loses 43 percent of its value and the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali loses 42.1 percent of its value. This means the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali retains 0.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford F-150 Raptor.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.3 out of 10 while the GMC Sierra 1500's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Ford F-150 being ranked 2 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks and the GMC Sierra 1500 being ranked 4 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford F-150 is 7.7 out of 10. For the GMC Sierra 1500 the reliability rating is 7.9 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 Denali base engine makes 355 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Ford F-150 Raptor and the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 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 Denali 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 Denali, with an average rating of 4.89 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.69 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
81279 - 130652
Starting MSRP:
79005
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
38623
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
37000 - 40275
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
69947 - 81182
Starting MSRP:
65900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
39371
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
36900 - 41260
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
106995
Price Range:
79995 - 146996
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
55823
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
51410 - 60297
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
61430
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
55849 - 64780
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
34159
Depreciation %:
0.43236147
Resale Value $:
44846
Residual Value %:
0.56763853
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.43236147
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.43236147 - 0.43236147
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
28050
Depreciation %:
0.42564424
Resale Value $:
37850
Residual Value %:
0.57435576
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.40988565
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.28987414 - 0.43112079
Ford F-150 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.9 / 10
GMC Sierra 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
7.7 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford F-150 Raptor
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
10.6 - 15.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.26
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Sierra 1500 Denali
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
11.3 - 15.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.349
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
23.253558794405595
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 23.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford F-150 Rankings
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8 out of / 10GMC Sierra 1500 Rankings
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4 out of / 8Available 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, STX, Tremor, XL, XLT
Other GMC Sierra 1500 Trim Levels
AT4, AT4X, 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):
4.89 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 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):
4.69 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:
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:
1405 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
9400 lbs
Max Payload:
1980 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:
5.3 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
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:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.2 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:
4890 lbs
Width:
81.2 inches
Height:
75.5 inches
Length:
231.9 inches
Wheelbase:
147.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 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:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/60R20
