Ford F-150 vs. GMC Sierra 1500 Limited

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford F-150 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 Ford F-150 and the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited.

When we compare the Ford F-150's and the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited's specifications and ratings, the Ford F-150 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and overall quality score. The GMC Sierra 1500 Limited has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford F-150's and the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited's specifications and ratings, the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited is a better car than the Ford F-150.

Pricing: A used 2022 Ford F-150 ranges from $34,998 to $74,574 while a used 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited is priced between $36,428 to $56,988. For a new model, the Ford F-150's price is between $41,588 and $95,674, 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 Ford F-150 loses 37.9 percent of its value and the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited loses 40.2 percent of its value. This means the Ford F-150 retains 2.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.8 out of 10 while the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited's quality rating is 8.4 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 Limited being ranked 7 out of 10.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford F-150 is 8.7 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 Ford F-150.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford F-150’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited base engine makes 310 horsepower. The F-150 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 552 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 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford F-150. The F-150 uses e85, regular unleaded, and the Sierra 1500 Limited uses regular unleaded.

Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Ford F-150 and the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited are available in Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The Ford F-150 offers bed lengths of 67.1, 78.9, and 97.6 inches, and the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited offers bed lengths of 69.9, 79.4, 98.2 inches.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford F-150 has higher safety ratings than the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited, with an average rating of 4.79 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.