Ford Ranger Lariat vs. GMC Canyon Denali
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Ranger Lariat and GMC Canyon 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 Ranger Lariat and the GMC Canyon Denali.
When comparing the Ford Ranger Lariat's and the GMC Canyon Denali's specifications and ratings, the Ford Ranger Lariat has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The GMC Canyon Denali has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Ranger Lariat's and the GMC Canyon Denali's specifications and ratings, the Ford Ranger Lariat is a better car than the GMC Canyon Denali.
Pricing: For a new model, the Ford Ranger Lariat's price is between $46,293 and $52,537, with the GMC Canyon Denali priced between $51,858 and $58,910.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Ranger Lariat loses 30.1 percent of its value and the GMC Canyon Denali loses 32 percent of its value. This means the Ford Ranger Lariat retains 1.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the GMC Canyon Denali.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Ranger is 8.5 out of 10 while the GMC Canyon's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Ford Ranger being ranked 3 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks and the GMC Canyon being ranked 4 out of 7.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Ranger is 8.8 out of 10. For the GMC Canyon the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the Ford Ranger a slight advantage in reliability compared to the GMC Canyon.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Ranger Lariat’s base engine makes 270 horsepower, and the GMC Canyon Denali base engine makes 310 horsepower. The Lariat is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 470 miles. The Denali is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 471 miles.This gives the Ford Ranger Lariat the advantage in fuel efficiency and the GMC Canyon Denali the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Ranger Lariat and GMC Canyon Denali are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Ford Ranger Lariat and the GMC Canyon Denali are available in Crew Cab configuration. The Ford Ranger Lariat offers a bed length of 59.6 inches, and the GMC Canyon Denali offers a bed length of 61.7 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford Ranger Lariat and the GMC Canyon Denali have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$46,293 - $52,537
Starting MSRP:
$43,630
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$33,975
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$29,500 - $39,750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$51,858 - $58,910
Starting MSRP:
$51,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$33,975
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$29,500 - $39,750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$49,458
Price Range:
$46,030 - $53,110
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$47,535
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$40,919 - $57,389
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,109
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
450
# Good or Great Deals:
39
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$47,535
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$40,919 - $57,389
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
133
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,777
# Good or Great Deals:
19
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$13,536
Depreciation %:
31%
Resale Value $:
$30,094
Residual Value %:
69%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
29.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
22.9% - 39.1%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$16,843
Depreciation %:
33%
Resale Value $:
$34,157
Residual Value %:
67%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
29.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
22.9% - 39.1%
Ford Ranger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
GMC Canyon Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Ranger Lariat
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
14.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.2 - 14.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
46.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Canyon Denali
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.2 - 14.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
42.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 15.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 15.8
Ford Ranger Rankings
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6 out of / 6Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
59.6 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
61.7 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Ford Ranger Trim Levels
Raptor, XL, XLT
Other GMC Canyon Trim Levels
AT4, AT4X, 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 / 60000 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:
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 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 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:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
270 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1805 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
430 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1360 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
395 / 470 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:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 22 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
385 / 471 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
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:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
98.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4203 lbs
Width:
86.7 inches
Height:
74 inches
Length:
210.6 inches
Wheelbase:
128.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4860 lbs
Width:
84.4 inches
Height:
80.4 inches
Length:
213.2 inches
Wheelbase:
131.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P255/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P275/60R20SL
