GMC Sierra 1500 vs. Dodge Dakota
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the GMC Sierra 1500 and Dodge Dakota 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 and the Dodge Dakota.
When comparing the GMC Sierra 1500's and the Dodge Dakota's specifications and ratings, The Dodge Dakota has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The GMC Sierra 1500 and Dodge Dakota have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the GMC Sierra 1500's and the Dodge Dakota's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Dakota is a better car than the GMC Sierra 1500.
Pricing: A used 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 ranges from $6,989 to $17,995 while a used 2010 Dodge Dakota is priced between $5,980 to $14,995.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the GMC Sierra 1500’s base engine makes 195 horsepower, and the Dodge Dakota base engine makes 210 horsepower. Both the Sierra 1500 and the Dakota are rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 520 and 440 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The GMC Sierra 1500 is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Dodge Dakota is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration. The GMC Sierra 1500 offers bed lengths of 69.3, 78.7, and 97.8 inches, and the Dodge Dakota offers bed lengths of 64.9 and 78.8 inches.
Safety Ratings: The GMC Sierra 1500 has an average safety rating of 4.69 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
20850
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
24159
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
20610 - 35725
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
22755
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
19357
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
15345 - 28450
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11691
Price Range:
6989 - 17995
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12016
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
10856 - 15066
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
66
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
164751
# Good or Great Deals:
17
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
10564
Price Range:
5980 - 14995
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
11755
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
10564 - 15112
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
15
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
111731
# Good or Great Deals:
1
GMC Sierra 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
7.7 / 10
Dodge Dakota Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Sierra 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Dakota
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.055199826344593
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 12.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.523553607560471
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.8 - 12.7
GMC Sierra 1500 Rankings
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4 out of / 10Dodge Dakota Rankings
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
69.3 inches, 78.7 inches, 97.8 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
64.9 inches, 78.8 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
GMC Sierra 1500 Trim Levels
Denali, SL, SLE, SLT, Work Truck, XFE
Dodge Dakota Trim Levels
Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, ST, TRX
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.69 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
195 hp @ 4600 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4800 lbs
Max Payload:
1957 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
210 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
235 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Max Payload:
1810 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4, AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 520 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 440 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
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
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
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
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
94.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4443 lbs
Width:
80 inches
Height:
73.6 inches
Length:
205.6 inches
Wheelbase:
119 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4200 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
68 inches
Length:
218.5 inches
Wheelbase:
131.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/70R16
Exterior Colors
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Black
Carbon Black Metallic / Onyx Black
Blue
Arrival Blue / Blue / Blue Metallic / Indigo Blue / Midnight Blue Metallic
Gray
Gray Metallic / Light Autumnwood Metallic / Pewter / Stealth Gray Metallic / Storm Gray Metallic
Green
Green / Green Metallic / Woodland Green
Orange
Orange / Tangier Orange
Red
Dark Toreador Red / Fire Red
Silver
Pure Silver Metallic / Silver Birch Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Titanium
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Slate Gray/Medium Slate Gray
