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2021 GMC
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2021 RAM
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| Invoice* | $28,926 to $56,084 | $33,339 to $62,783 |
| MPG - City | 14 - 22 | N/A |
| MPG - Hwy | 20 - 26 | N/A |
| Engine(s) | Inline-4, Inline-6, V-6, V-8 | V-8 |
| Seating Capacity | 3 - 6 | 3 - 6 |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Overall Safety Rating** |
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Not Tested |
| Frontal Crash Rating** |
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Not Tested |
| Side Crash Rating** |
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Not Tested |
**Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries.
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the extended cab will be able to stretch out a lot more with the GMC Sierra 1500 than the RAM 2500.
The GMC Sierra 1500 will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers, since it has much greater head- and legroom than the RAM 2500.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the GMC Sierra 1500 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the RAM 2500.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. Both the GMC Sierra 1500 and the RAM 2500 have similar Destination Charges.
Dimensions
Since the GMC Sierra 1500 is much wider than the RAM 2500, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the GMC Sierra 1500, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the RAM 2500.
Drivetrain
With its lower torque engine, the GMC Sierra 1500 doesn't do as good a job transmitting horsepower to its wheels as the RAM 2500.
Handling
The GMC Sierra 1500 has a significantly smaller turning radius than the RAM 2500, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the RAM 2500 is clearly the choice over the GMC Sierra 1500 for pulling heavy loads.
The GMC Sierra 1500 has a little less horsepower than the RAM 2500.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit the same number of people in the GMC Sierra 1500 as you will the RAM 2500.
The GMC Sierra 1500 has a little less cargo capacity than the RAM 2500 for hauling material.
Warranty
The GMC Sierra 1500 comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the RAM 2500.