
GMC vs. Ram
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from GMC and Ram contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both GMC and Ram cars.
When comparing the GMC brand to the Ram brand, GMC has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, safety, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Ram has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, depreciation, horsepower and retained value.
GMC versus Ram: Pricing and Value: Analyzing GMC versus Ram pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Ram in 4 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, GMC has lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Ram models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 5 comparisons.
GMC versus Ram: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Ram vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 5 model comparisons, with GMC offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. GMC offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 5 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 3 out of 5 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, GMC has the advantage in 3 out of 5 comparisons. GMC has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Ram shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 5 comparisons. GMC shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 5 comparisons, and GMC and Ram tie over 1 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings: GMC has the better car ranking in 1 category: Sierra 1500 in Best Full-Size Trucks. Ram has better car rankings in 2 categories: Ram 3500 in Best 6-seater Trucks and Ram 3500 in Best Heavy Duty Trucks.
Most Reliable Car Rankings: GMC has the better car ranking in 1 category: Sierra 1500 in Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks.
Safest Car Rankings: GMC has the better car ranking in 1 category: Sierra 1500 in Safest Full-Size Trucks.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings: GMC has the better car ranking in 1 category: Sierra 1500 in Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money.
Available Body Styles: GMC offers only 5 SUVs. In comparison, Ram offers
Drivetrain Options: GMC offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, and 2 electric vehicles. Ram offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 2 diesels.
GMC offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 2 front-wheel-drive models. Ram offers .
New Car Pricing
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
$49,233 - $86,385
GMC Sierra 2500HD
$64,736 - $98,579
GMC Sierra 3500HD
$62,159 - $105,067
GMC Sierra 3500HD
$62,159 - $105,067
GMC Sierra 3500HD
$62,159 - $105,067
New Car Pricing
Trucks
Ram 1500
$53,665 - $82,009
Ram 2500
$52,963 - $92,973
Ram 3500
$61,291 - $101,013
Ram 2500
$52,963 - $92,973
Ram 3500
$61,291 - $101,013
Used Car Pricing
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
$42,688 - $83,448
GMC Sierra 2500HD
Not Yet Available
GMC Sierra 3500HD
Not Yet Available
GMC Sierra 3500HD
Not Yet Available
GMC Sierra 3500HD
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
Trucks
Ram 1500
$49,814 - $74,238
Ram 2500
$46,900 - $85,790
Ram 3500
$51,896 - $99,767
Ram 2500
$46,900 - $85,790
Ram 3500
$51,896 - $99,767
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
42.1%
GMC Sierra 2500HD
31.2%
GMC Sierra 3500HD
30.5%
GMC Sierra 3500HD
30.5%
GMC Sierra 3500HD
30.5%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Trucks
Ram 1500
42.8%
Ram 2500
28.3%
Ram 3500
23.4%
Ram 2500
28.3%
Ram 3500
23.4%
Horsepower / Torque
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
310 hp / 430 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 / 271 foot-lbs
Ram 2500
405 hp / 429 foot-lbs
Ram 3500
405 hp / 429 foot-lbs
Ram 2500
405 hp / 429 foot-lbs
Ram 3500
405 hp / 429 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
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 2500
Not Yet Available
Ram 3500
Not Yet Available
Ram 2500
Not Yet Available
Ram 3500
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
13300 lbs
GMC Sierra 2500HD
22390 lbs
GMC Sierra 3500HD
36000 lbs
GMC Sierra 3500HD
36000 lbs
GMC Sierra 3500HD
36000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
Trucks
Ram 1500
11660 lbs
Ram 2500
20000 lbs
Ram 3500
36610 lbs
Ram 2500
20000 lbs
Ram 3500
36610 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
8.0 / 10
GMC Sierra 2500HD
8.7 / 10
GMC Sierra 3500HD
8.7 / 10
GMC Sierra 3500HD
8.7 / 10
GMC Sierra 3500HD
8.7 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Trucks
Ram 1500
7.9 / 10
Ram 2500
8.1 / 10
Ram 3500
9.1 / 10
Ram 2500
8.1 / 10
Ram 3500
9.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
7.9 / 10
GMC Sierra 2500HD
8.2 / 10
GMC Sierra 3500HD
8.2 / 10
GMC Sierra 3500HD
8.2 / 10
GMC Sierra 3500HD
8.2 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Trucks
Ram 1500
7.8 / 10
Ram 2500
8.1 / 10
Ram 3500
8.6 / 10
Ram 2500
8.1 / 10
Ram 3500
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
7.7 / 10
GMC Sierra 2500HD
Not available
GMC Sierra 3500HD
Not available
GMC Sierra 3500HD
Not available
GMC Sierra 3500HD
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Trucks
Ram 1500
7.6 / 10
Ram 2500
7.0 / 10
Ram 3500
Not available
Ram 2500
7.0 / 10
Ram 3500
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
8.3 / 10
GMC Sierra 2500HD
9.1 / 10
GMC Sierra 3500HD
9.1 / 10
GMC Sierra 3500HD
9.1 / 10
GMC Sierra 3500HD
9.1 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Trucks
Ram 1500
8.3 / 10
Ram 2500
9.3 / 10
Ram 3500
9.6 / 10
Ram 2500
9.3 / 10
Ram 3500
9.6 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
#4 of 10 in
Best Full-Size Trucks
GMC Sierra 2500HD
#5 of 18 in
Best 6-seater Trucks
GMC Sierra 3500HD
#3 of 18 in
Best 6-seater Trucks
GMC Sierra 3500HD
#3 of 18 in
Best 6-seater Trucks
GMC Sierra 3500HD
#3 of 18 in
Best 6-seater Trucks
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Trucks
Ram 1500
#5 of 10 in
Best Full-Size Trucks
Ram 2500
#9 of 18 in
Best 6-seater Trucks
Ram 3500
#1 of 18 in
Best 6-seater Trucks
Ram 2500
#9 of 18 in
Best 6-seater Trucks
Ram 3500
#1 of 18 in
Best 6-seater Trucks
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
#4 of 10 in
Most Reliable Full-Size Trucks
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Trucks
GMC Sierra 1500
#3 of 5 in
Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Trucks
Ram 1500
#4 of 5 in
Best Full-Size Trucks for the Money