GMC Sierra 3500HD vs. Ram 2500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the GMC Sierra 3500HD and Ram 2500 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 3500HD and the Ram 2500.
When comparing the GMC Sierra 3500HD's and the Ram 2500's specifications and ratings, the GMC Sierra 3500HD has the advantage in the areas of reliability and overall quality score. The Ram 2500 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the GMC Sierra 3500HD's and the Ram 2500's specifications and ratings, the Ram 2500 is a better car than the GMC Sierra 3500HD.
Pricing: A used 2024 GMC Sierra 3500HD ranges from $75,945 to $119,990 while a used 2024 Ram 2500 is priced between $51,664 to $96,077. For a new model, the GMC Sierra 3500HD's price is between $55,565 and $103,435, with the Ram 2500 priced between $52,572 and $93,916.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the GMC Sierra 3500HD loses 24.4 percent of its value and the Ram 2500 loses 22.9 percent of its value. This means the Ram 2500 retains 1.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the GMC Sierra 3500HD.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the GMC Sierra 3500HD is 9.2 out of 10 while the Ram 2500's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the GMC Sierra 3500HD being ranked 3 out of 9 Best Heavy Duty Trucks and the Ram 2500 being ranked 7 out of 9.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the GMC Sierra 3500HD is 9.4 out of 10. For the Ram 2500 the reliability rating is 9.3 out of 10. This gives the GMC Sierra 3500HD a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ram 2500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the GMC Sierra 3500HD’s base engine makes 401 horsepower, and the Ram 2500 base engine makes 410 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The GMC Sierra 3500HD is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Ram 2500 is available in a Crew Cab or a Regular Cab configuration. The GMC Sierra 3500HD offers bed lengths of 82.2 and 98.3 inches, and the Ram 2500 offers bed lengths of 76.3 and 98.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Ram 2500 has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$55,565 - $103,435
Starting MSRP:
$46,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$47,105
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$44,400 - $59,455
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$52,572 - $93,916
Starting MSRP:
$45,250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$47,105
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$44,400 - $59,455
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$92,827
Price Range:
$75,945 - $119,990
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$85,339
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$68,548 - $114,221
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,067
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5,875
# Good or Great Deals:
130
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$70,114
Price Range:
$51,664 - $96,077
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$85,339
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$68,548 - $114,221
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$11,761
Depreciation %:
25.2%
Resale Value $:
$34,839
Residual Value %:
74.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
22.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
18.7% - 27.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$10,817
Depreciation %:
23.9%
Resale Value $:
$34,433
Residual Value %:
76.1%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
22.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
18.7% - 27.5%
GMC Sierra 3500HD Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Ram 2500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Sierra 3500HD
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
12.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
10.9 - 12.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
50.5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ram 2500
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
12.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
10.9 - 12.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
56.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.6
GMC Sierra 3500HD Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 9Ram 2500 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
82.2 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
76.3 inches, 98.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
GMC Sierra 3500HD Trim Levels
AT4, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Pro, SLE, SLT
Ram 2500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Power Wagon, Rebel, Tradesman
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:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
401 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
464 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
14500 lbs
Max Payload:
4583 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
410 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
429 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
15540 lbs
Max Payload:
4010 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.6 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:
6.4 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
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
43.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.1 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:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.9 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:
62.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6329 lbs
Width:
81.8 inches
Height:
80.9 inches
Length:
236.3 inches
Wheelbase:
141.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
11.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5988 lbs
Width:
83.5 inches
Height:
78 inches
Length:
232 inches
Wheelbase:
140.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
LT275/70R18E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT245/70R17E
Exterior Colors
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Arrival Blue Metallic / Blue / Downpour Metallic / Indigo Blue
Gray
Light Autumnwood Metallic / Pewter / Sterling Metallic / Thunderstorm Gray
Green
Green / Unripened Green Metallic / Woodland Green
Orange
Orange / Tangier Orange
Red
Cardinal Red / Dark Toreador Red
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black Clear Coat / Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Midnight Blue Pearl Coat / New Holland Blue / Patriot Blue Pearl Coat / Republic Blue Clear Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Light Green / Timberline Green Pearl Coat
Orange
Omaha Orange / Utility Orange
Red
Case IH Red / Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Yellow
Construction Yellow / Detonator Yellow Clear Coat / National Safety Yellow / School Bus Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Black/Diesel Gray
