GMC Sierra 1500 vs. GMC Sierra 1500 Limited

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

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

Pricing: A used 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 ranges from $42,989 to $68,925 while a used 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited is priced between $36,428 to $56,988. For a new model, the GMC Sierra 1500's price is between $39,826 and $89,995, 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 GMC Sierra 1500 loses 38.1 percent of its value and the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited loses 40.2 percent of its value. This means the GMC Sierra 1500 retains 2.1 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 GMC Sierra 1500 is 8.6 out of 10 while the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the GMC Sierra 1500 being ranked 5 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks and the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited being ranked 7 out of 11.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the GMC Sierra 1500 is 8.8 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 GMC Sierra 1500.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the GMC Sierra 1500 and the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited makes 310 horsepower. Both the Sierra 1500 and the Sierra 1500 Limited are rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 528 and 616 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The GMC Sierra 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 Limited are comparable in regards to front head room and front leg room.

Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the GMC Sierra 1500 and the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited are available in Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. Both the GMC Sierra 1500 and the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited offer bed lengths of 69.9, 79.4, and 98.2 inches.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the GMC Sierra 1500 has higher safety ratings than the GMC Sierra 1500 Limited, with an average rating of 4.40 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.