GMC Sierra 1500 Denali vs. Ram 1500 Limited
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali and Ram 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 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali and the Ram 1500 Limited.
In comparing the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali's and the Ram 1500 Limited's specifications and ratings, the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Ram 1500 Limited has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali's and the Ram 1500 Limited's specifications and ratings, the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali is a better car than the Ram 1500 Limited.
Pricing: For a new model, the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali's price is between $69,947 and $81,182, with the Ram 1500 Limited priced between $78,296 and $91,658.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali loses 42.1 percent of its value and the Ram 1500 Limited loses 42.8 percent of its value. This means the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali retains 0.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ram 1500 Limited.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the GMC Sierra 1500 is 8.0 out of 10 while the Ram 1500's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the GMC Sierra 1500 being ranked 4 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks and the Ram 1500 being ranked 5 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the GMC Sierra 1500 is 7.9 out of 10. For the Ram 1500 the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the GMC Sierra 1500 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ram 1500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali’s base engine makes 355 horsepower, and the Ram 1500 Limited base engine makes 540 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The GMC Sierra 1500 Denali and Ram 1500 Limited are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali and the Ram 1500 Limited are available in Crew Cab configuration. The GMC Sierra 1500 Denali offers bed lengths of 69.9, 79.4, and 98.2 inches, and the Ram 1500 Limited offers bed lengths of 67.4 and 76.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali has higher safety ratings than the Ram 1500 Limited, with an average rating of 4.69 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.65 out of 5 Stars.
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
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
78296 - 91658
Starting MSRP:
75405
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:
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:
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 $:
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
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
32509
Depreciation %:
0.43112079
Resale Value $:
42896
Residual Value %:
0.56887921
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.40988565
Category Depreciation Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.28987414 - 0.43112079
GMC Sierra 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
7.7 / 10
Ram 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
7.6 / 10
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
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ram 1500 Limited
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.3
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:
0.231
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
GMC Sierra 1500 Rankings
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4 out of / 8Ram 1500 Rankings
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10 out of / 10Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
69.9 inches, 79.4 inches, 98.2 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other GMC Sierra 1500 Trim Levels
AT4, AT4X, Denali Ultimate, Elevation, Elevation Standard, Pro, SLE, SLT
Other Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Express, Laramie, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Rebel, RHO, Tradesman, Tungsten, Warlock
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.65 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:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
540 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
521 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.096 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
9400 lbs
Max Payload:
1450 lbs
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
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):
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
Roadside assistance:
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
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:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
44.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
131.9 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5652 lbs
Width:
81.2 inches
Height:
77.6 inches
Length:
232.4 inches
Wheelbase:
144.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/60R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/55R20
