GMC vs. Ram
When comparing the GMC brand to the Ram brand, GMC has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability and retained value. Ram has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, safety and vehicle rankings.
GMC versus Ram: Pricing and Value
Analyzing GMC versus Ram pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for GMC in 6 out of 7 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Ram has lower used vehicle starting prices in 6 out of 7 vehicle comparisons. GMC models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
GMC versus Ram: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity
Ram vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 5 out of 7 model comparisons, with GMC offering more horsepower in 2 comparisons. GMC offers a greater towing capacity in 4 out of 7 comparisons.
GMC versus Ram: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings
A comparison of GMC versus Ram overall quality ratings shows GMC with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, GMC has the advantage in 5 out of 7 comparisons. Ram has better safety ratings in 2 out of 3 comparisons. GMC and Ram tie for safety in 1 comparisons. GMC shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings
Ram has better car rankings in 3 categories: Ram 3500 in Best 6-seater Trucks, Ram 1500 in Best Full-Size Trucks, and Ram 3500 in Best Heavy Duty Trucks.
Most Reliable Car Rankings
GMC has the better car ranking in 1 category: Sierra 1500 Limited in Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks.
Safest Car Rankings
Ram has the better car ranking in 1 category: 1500 in Safest Full-Size Trucks.
Best Resale Value Rankings
Ram has better car rankings in 3 categories: Ram 3500 in 6-seater Trucks with Best Resale Value, Ram 1500 Classic in Full-Size Trucks with Best Resale Value, and Ram 3500 in Heavy Duty Trucks with Best Resale Value.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Ram has the better car ranking in 1 category: 1500 in Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money.
Available Body Styles
GMC offers only 5 SUVs. In comparison, Ram offers only 1 minivan.
Drivetrain Options
GMC offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle. Ram offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 2 diesels.
GMC offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 2 front-wheel-drive models. Ram offers 1 front-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
$49,178 - $87,737
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
$43,058 - $86,752
GMC Sierra 2500HD
$52,604 - $97,709
GMC Sierra 2500HD
$52,604 - $97,709
GMC Sierra 3500HD
$54,123 - $103,250
GMC Sierra 3500HD
$54,123 - $103,250
GMC Sierra 3500HD
$54,123 - $103,250
New Car Pricing
Trucks
Ram 1500
$46,289 - $85,004
Ram 1500
$46,289 - $85,004
Ram 2500
$56,494 - $98,701
Ram 3500
$66,641 - $106,783
Ram 2500
$56,494 - $98,701
Ram 3500
$66,641 - $106,783
Ram 3500
$66,641 - $106,783
Used Car Pricing
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
$48,876 - $87,263
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
$41,985 - $61,679
GMC Sierra 2500HD
$78,551 - $121,993
GMC Sierra 2500HD
$78,551 - $121,993
GMC Sierra 3500HD
$80,830 - $130,190
GMC Sierra 3500HD
$80,830 - $130,190
GMC Sierra 3500HD
$80,830 - $130,190
Used Car Pricing
Trucks
Ram 1500
$45,142 - $81,856
Ram 1500
$45,142 - $81,856
Ram 2500
$53,849 - $88,848
Ram 3500
$55,660 - $107,769
Ram 2500
$53,849 - $88,848
Ram 3500
$55,660 - $107,769
Ram 3500
$55,660 - $107,769
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
30.7%
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
31.8%
GMC Sierra 2500HD
Not Yet Available
GMC Sierra 2500HD
Not Yet Available
GMC Sierra 3500HD
Not Yet Available
GMC Sierra 3500HD
Not Yet Available
GMC Sierra 3500HD
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Trucks
Ram 1500
35.2%
Ram 1500
35.2%
Ram 2500
Not Yet Available
Ram 3500
Not Yet Available
Ram 2500
Not Yet Available
Ram 3500
Not Yet Available
Ram 3500
Not Yet Available
Horsepower / Torque
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
310 hp / 430 foot-lbs
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
310 hp / 348 foot-lbs
GMC Sierra 2500HD
401 hp / 464 foot-lbs
GMC Sierra 2500HD
401 hp / 464 foot-lbs
GMC Sierra 3500HD
401 hp / 464 foot-lbs
GMC Sierra 3500HD
401 hp / 464 foot-lbs
GMC Sierra 3500HD
401 hp / 464 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Trucks
Ram 1500
305 hp / 269 foot-lbs
Ram 1500
305 hp / 269 foot-lbs
Ram 2500
410 hp / 429 foot-lbs
Ram 3500
410 hp / 429 foot-lbs
Ram 2500
410 hp / 429 foot-lbs
Ram 3500
410 hp / 429 foot-lbs
Ram 3500
410 hp / 429 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
Not Yet Available
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
19 / 22 / 20
GMC Sierra 2500HD
Not Yet Available
GMC Sierra 2500HD
Not Yet Available
GMC Sierra 3500HD
Not Yet Available
GMC Sierra 3500HD
Not Yet Available
GMC Sierra 3500HD
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Trucks
Ram 1500
Not Yet Available
Ram 1500
Not Yet Available
Ram 2500
Not Yet Available
Ram 3500
Not Yet Available
Ram 2500
Not Yet Available
Ram 3500
Not Yet Available
Ram 3500
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
13300 lbs
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
13000 lbs
GMC Sierra 2500HD
22430 lbs
GMC Sierra 2500HD
22430 lbs
GMC Sierra 3500HD
36000 lbs
GMC Sierra 3500HD
36000 lbs
GMC Sierra 3500HD
36000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
Trucks
Ram 1500
12750 lbs
Ram 1500
12750 lbs
Ram 2500
20000 lbs
Ram 3500
37090 lbs
Ram 2500
20000 lbs
Ram 3500
37090 lbs
Ram 3500
37090 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
8.4 / 10
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
8.2 / 10
GMC Sierra 2500HD
Not available
GMC Sierra 2500HD
Not available
GMC Sierra 3500HD
Not available
GMC Sierra 3500HD
Not available
GMC Sierra 3500HD
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Trucks
Ram 1500
8.1 / 10
Ram 1500
8.1 / 10
Ram 2500
Not available
Ram 3500
Not available
Ram 2500
Not available
Ram 3500
Not available
Ram 3500
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
8.6 / 10
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
8.9 / 10
GMC Sierra 2500HD
8.9 / 10
GMC Sierra 2500HD
8.9 / 10
GMC Sierra 3500HD
9.8 / 10
GMC Sierra 3500HD
9.8 / 10
GMC Sierra 3500HD
9.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Trucks
Ram 1500
8.5 / 10
Ram 1500
8.5 / 10
Ram 2500
8.9 / 10
Ram 3500
9.3 / 10
Ram 2500
8.9 / 10
Ram 3500
9.3 / 10
Ram 3500
9.3 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
8.6 / 10
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
8.0 / 10
GMC Sierra 2500HD
8.0 / 10
GMC Sierra 2500HD
8.0 / 10
GMC Sierra 3500HD
Not available
GMC Sierra 3500HD
Not available
GMC Sierra 3500HD
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Trucks
Ram 1500
8.7 / 10
Ram 1500
8.7 / 10
Ram 2500
8.0 / 10
Ram 3500
Not available
Ram 2500
8.0 / 10
Ram 3500
Not available
Ram 3500
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
7.8 / 10
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
7.7 / 10
GMC Sierra 2500HD
Not available
GMC Sierra 2500HD
Not available
GMC Sierra 3500HD
Not available
GMC Sierra 3500HD
Not available
GMC Sierra 3500HD
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Trucks
Ram 1500
7.2 / 10
Ram 1500
7.2 / 10
Ram 2500
Not available
Ram 3500
Not available
Ram 2500
Not available
Ram 3500
Not available
Ram 3500
Not available
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
#5 of 11 in
Best Full-Size Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
#7 of 11 in
Best Full-Size Trucks
GMC Sierra 2500HD
#9 of 9 in
Best Heavy Duty Trucks
GMC Sierra 2500HD
#10 of 19 in
Best 6-seater Trucks
GMC Sierra 3500HD
#3 of 19 in
Best 6-seater Trucks
GMC Sierra 3500HD
#3 of 19 in
Best 6-seater Trucks
GMC Sierra 3500HD
#3 of 19 in
Best 6-seater Trucks
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Trucks
Ram 1500
#3 of 11 in
Best Full-Size Trucks
Ram 1500
#3 of 11 in
Best Full-Size Trucks
Ram 2500
#7 of 9 in
Best Heavy Duty Trucks
Ram 3500
#2 of 19 in
Best 6-seater Trucks
Ram 2500
#8 of 19 in
Best 6-seater Trucks
Ram 3500
#2 of 19 in
Best 6-seater Trucks
Ram 3500
#2 of 19 in
Best 6-seater Trucks
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
#5 of 11 in
Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
#3 of 11 in
Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Trucks
Ram 1500
#7 of 11 in
Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks
Ram 1500
#7 of 11 in
Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
#4 of 11 in
Safest Full-Size Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
#8 of 11 in
Safest Full-Size Trucks
iSeeCars Safest Car Rankings
Trucks
Ram 1500
#2 of 11 in
Safest Full-Size Trucks
Ram 1500
#2 of 11 in
Safest Full-Size Trucks
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
#4 of 11 in
Full-Size Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
#5 of 11 in
Full-Size Trucks
GMC Sierra 2500HD
#8 of 19 in
6-seater Trucks
GMC Sierra 2500HD
#8 of 19 in
6-seater Trucks
GMC Sierra 3500HD
#6 of 19 in
6-seater Trucks
GMC Sierra 3500HD
#6 of 19 in
6-seater Trucks
GMC Sierra 3500HD
#6 of 19 in
6-seater Trucks
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
Trucks
Ram 1500
#9 of 11 in
Full-Size Trucks
Ram 1500
#9 of 11 in
Full-Size Trucks
Ram 2500
#5 of 19 in
6-seater Trucks
Ram 3500
#1 of 19 in
6-seater Trucks
Ram 2500
#5 of 19 in
6-seater Trucks
Ram 3500
#1 of 19 in
6-seater Trucks
Ram 3500
#1 of 19 in
6-seater Trucks
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
#6 of 7 in
Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
#4 of 7 in
Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Trucks
Ram 1500
#3 of 7 in
Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money
Ram 1500
#3 of 7 in
Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money