GMC Sonoma vs. Ford Ranger
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the GMC Sonoma and Ford Ranger 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 Sonoma and the Ford Ranger.
When we compare the GMC Sonoma's and the Ford Ranger's specifications and ratings, the GMC Sonoma 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 Ford Ranger has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the GMC Sonoma's and the Ford Ranger's specifications and ratings, the GMC Sonoma is a better car than the Ford Ranger.
Pricing: A used 2004 GMC Sonoma ranges from $3,495 to $8,995 while a used 2004 Ford Ranger is priced between $4,254 to $13,040.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the GMC Sonoma’s base engine makes 190 horsepower, and the Ford Ranger base engine makes 143 horsepower. The Sonoma is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 306 miles. The Ranger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 459 miles. This gives the Ford Ranger the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the GMC Sonoma. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The GMC Sonoma and Ford Ranger are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The GMC Sonoma is available in a Crew Cab configuration, and the Ford Ranger is available in a Extended Cab or a Regular Cab configuration. The GMC Sonoma offers a bed length of 55.2 inches, and the Ford Ranger offers bed lengths of 71.7 and 83.8 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Ranger has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
25630
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
15195
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
15492
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13000 - 17845
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
7386
Price Range:
3495 - 8995
Category Avg Price:
N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
40930
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
7959
Price Range:
4254 - 13040
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
8294
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
7111 - 11984
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
38
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
138920
# Good or Great Deals:
6
GMC Sonoma Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ford Ranger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Sonoma
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Ranger
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:
1.2962290710848172
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.222673633487755
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.3 - 8.2
GMC Sonoma Rankings
Not yet available
Ford Ranger Rankings
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5 out of / 7Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
55.2 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
71.7 inches, 83.8 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
GMC Sonoma Trim Levels
SLS
Ford Ranger Trim Levels
Edge, Edge Deluxe, Tremor, XL, XLT, XLT Appearance, XLT FX4 Level II, XLT FX4 Off-Road, XLT Value
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
190 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque:
250 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5200 lbs
Max Payload:
1067 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
143 hp @ 5250 rpm
Torque:
154 foot-lbs @ 3750 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2240 lbs
Max Payload:
1260 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 18 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
238 / 306 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
357 / 459 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Heated Seats
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
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:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.8 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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4083 lbs
Width:
67.8 inches
Height:
63.4 inches
Length:
205.3 inches
Wheelbase:
122.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3028 lbs
Width:
69.4 inches
Height:
64.9 inches
Length:
187.5 inches
Wheelbase:
111.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/75R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/70R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Indigo Blue Metallic
Brown
Sandalwood Metallic
Gray
Pewter Metallic
Green
Polo Green Metallic
Red
Cherry Red Metallic / Fire Red
White
Summit White
Yellow
Flame Yellow
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clearcoat
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Silver Clearcoat Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Oxford White
Yellow
Not available
Beige
Arizona Beige Clearcoat Metallic
Interior Colors
Gray
Graphite
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Dark Flint / Medium Pebble
