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Ford F-150 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Review

How the Ford F-150 stacks up against the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Ford F-150
Price Range: $21,380 - $39,010
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
Price Range: $26,815 - $43,920
Ford F-150 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Review

Utility
The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD's larger trunk will accommodate more big objects than the Ford F-150. The Ford F-150 and the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is a better choice than the Ford F-150 when it comes to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of luggage or sizeable pets. Towing is significantly more the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD's forte than it is the Ford F-150's.

Dimensions
The Silverado 3500HD is tremendously heavier than the F-150. The Chevrolet's tank is almost the same size as the F-150's, though the Ford's is a little bigger. The Ford F-150 and the Silverado 3500HD compete for the same parking spaces.

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 to the dealership as the Silverado 3500HD. With respect to MSRP, the Silverado 3500HD costs significantly more than the Ford F-150.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Ford and the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet has a bigger engine than the Ford F-150. Remember that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Ford F-150 could learn a lesson or two from the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD with respect to pickup. The Chevrolet packs quite a wallop compared to the Ford F-150 in terms of torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD offers a bit more head room than the Ford F-150, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Ford F-150.

Warranty
The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD and the Ford have the same basic warranty.

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