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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Ford F-150 SuperCrew Review

How the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 stacks up against the Ford F-150 SuperCrew - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Price Range: $19,375 - $41,775
2009 Ford F-150 SuperCrew
Price Range: $28,575 - $38,760
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Ford F-150 SuperCrew Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Ford F-150 SuperCrew to the dealership as the Silverado 1500. When it comes to MSRP, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 costs considerably less than the Ford F-150 SuperCrew.

Utility
The Ford F-150 SuperCrew's larger trunk will accommodate more massive things than the Chevrolet. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Ford can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is likely a better choice than the Ford with respect to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of gear or sizeable animals. Towing is significantly more the Ford F-150 SuperCrew's forte than it is the Chevrolet's.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Silverado 1500 offers a bit more head room than the Ford F-150 SuperCrew, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The F-150 SuperCrew offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 does.

Dimensions
The Ford F-150 SuperCrew is considerably more bulky than the Chevrolet. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford F-150 SuperCrew than the Silverado 1500 because of its larger tank. The Chevrolet and the Ford F-150 SuperCrew compete for the same parking spaces. The Ford F-150 SuperCrew's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the Silverado 1500 may give a nimbler feel in daily traffic.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Ford F-150 SuperCrew are true speedsters.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is definitely more agile than the Ford F-150 SuperCrew, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Ford F-150 SuperCrew and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The Ford F-150 SuperCrew could learn a lesson or two from the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 when it comes to torque.

Warranty
The Ford F-150 SuperCrew and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have the same basic after-sale protection.

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