2026 GMC SIERRA 1500 VS. 2026 RAM 1500

Denali as shown $84,895 1

SEE WHY CENTRAL KENTUCKY TRUCK BUYERS CHOOSE THE GMC SIERRA 1500 OVER THE RAM 1500 

While the Ram 1500 offers a solid ride, the GMC Sierra 1500 wins where it matters most to Central Kentucky drivers: higher max available towing (up to 13,300 lbs), the exclusive 3.0L Duramax® Turbo-Diesel engine, the versatile Six-Function MultiPro™ Tailgate, and Super Cruise™ hands-free driving technology.  Whether you're hauling down I-64 between Louisville and Lexington or towing gear around Frankfort, Neil Huffman GMC has the inventory, local financing options, and trade-in value to get you behind the wheel today.


2026 GMCSIERRA 1500
2026 RAM1500
STARTING AT MSRP 1
$38,300
$42,025
STANDARD ENGINE TORQUE (LB.-FT.)
430 BEST-IN-CLASS 2
269
HANDS-FREE DRIVER ASSISTANCE TECHNOLOGY WITH TRAILERING
AVAILABLE SUPER CRUISE® WITH TRAILERING 3
NOT AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE TRANSPARENT TRAILER CAMERA VIEW 4
YES
NOT AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE FRONT AND REAR ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIALS COMBINATION
YES 5
NOT AVAILABLE
STANDARD CREW CAB FRONT HEADROOM (INCHES)
43.0 BEST-IN-CLASS 6
40.9
STANDARD CREW CAB FRONT LEGROOM (INCHES)
44.5 BEST-IN-CLASS 6
40.9
LONG BED CARGO VOLUME (CU. FT.)
89.1 7 BEST-IN-CLASS 7
NOT AVAILABLE
STANDARD BED CARGO VOLUME (CU. FT.)
71.7 7 BEST-IN-CLASS 7
61.5 7
SHORT BED CARGO VOLUME (CU. FT.)
62.9 7 BEST-IN-CLASS 7
53.9 7
AVAILABLE SIX-FUNCTION TAILGATE
YES
NOT AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE DIESEL ENGINE
YES
NOT AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE MAX TOWING (LBS.)
13,300 8
11,610

WHAT MAKES SIERRA 1500 STAND OUT

Check out some of the features unique to Sierra 1500.

SUPER CRUISE HANDS-FREE DRIVER ASSISTANCE TECHNOLOGY WITH TRAILERING CAPABILITY 9

This available feature allows you to tow heavy loads hands-free. 9 No other competitor in its class offers a hands-free driving system with towing capability. 10

Shown with MultiPro Tailgate Audio System by KICKER®. 11

MULTIPRO® TAILGATE

The world's first available six-function MultiPro Tailgate helps make accessing, loading and unloading the cargo bed easier.

DURAMAX® 3.0L TURBO-DIESEL ENGINE

Sierra 1500 features an available Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine not offered by any other competitor in its class. 12 It delivers 305 horsepower, 495 lb.-ft. of torque and an available max towing capacity of up to 13,300 lbs. 13

FRONT AND REAR ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIALS

Available front and rear electronic locking differentials, a combination not offered on any competitor in its class, 14 assure both wheels will spin together to help keep traction in off-road situations where one wheel is off the ground or on a low-traction surface.

GET YOUR SIERRA 1500 TODAY

1 The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Dealer sets final price. Click here to see all GMC vehicles' destination freight charges.

2 Class is half-ton gasoline and diesel pickups. Based on latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles.

3 Turn Signal Activated Lane Change and Automatic Lane Change not available while trailering. Always pay attention while driving and when using Super Cruise. Always use Super Cruise in accordance with local laws. Do not use a hand-held device. Requires active Super Cruise plan or trial. Terms apply. Visit the Super Cruise Page for compatible roads and full details.

4 Requires available accessory trailer camera and installation. Not compatible with all trailers. See your dealer for details. Read the vehicle Owner's Manual for important feature limitations and information. Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner.

5 Class is half-ton gasoline and diesel pickups. Based on latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles.

6 Class is half-ton gasoline and diesel pickups. Based on latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles.

7 Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.

8 Requires a Double Cab 2WD standard bed model with available Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine, Max Trailering Package and 20 wheels and tires. Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the vehicle Owner's Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.

9 Turn Signal Activated Lane Change and Automatic Lane Change not available while trailering. Always pay attention while driving and when using Super Cruise. Always use Super Cruise in accordance with local laws. Do not use a hand-held device. Requires active Super Cruise plan or trial. Terms apply.

10 Class is half-ton gasoline and diesel pickups. Based on latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles.

11 Non-GM warranty. Limited warranty by KICKER®, 3 years/36,000 miles, whichever comes first. For more information, contact your dealer. Dealer installed accessory.

12 Class is half-ton gasoline and diesel pickups. Based on latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles.

13 Requires a Double Cab 2WD standard bed model with available Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine, Max Trailering Package and 20 wheels and tires. Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner's Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.

14 Class is half-ton gasoline and diesel pickups. Based on latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles.

The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excludes title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Dealer sets final price. Click here to see all GMC vehicles’ destination freight charges..
Class is half-ton gasoline and diesel pickups. Based on latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles.
Turn Signal Activated Lane Change and Automatic Lane Change not available while trailering. Always pay attention while driving and when using Super Cruise. Always use Super Cruise in accordance with local laws. Do not use a hand-held device. Requires active Super Cruise plan or trial. Terms apply. Visit the Super Cruise Page for compatible roads and full details.
Requires available accessory trailer camera and installation. Not compatible with all trailers. See your dealer for details. Read the vehicle Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information. Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner.
Class is half-ton gasoline and diesel pickups. Based on latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles.
Class is half-ton gasoline and diesel pickups. Based on latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles.
Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.
Requires a Double Cab 2WD standard bed model with available Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine, Max Trailering Package and 20" wheels and tires. Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the vehicle Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.
Turn Signal Activated Lane Change and Automatic Lane Change not available while trailering. Always pay attention while driving and when using Super Cruise. Always use Super Cruise in accordance with local laws. Do not use a hand-held device. Requires active Super Cruise plan or trial. Terms apply.
Class is half-ton gasoline and diesel pickups. Based on latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles.
Non-GM warranty. Limited warranty by KICKER®, 3 years/36,000 miles, whichever comes first. For more information, contact your dealer. Dealer installed accessory.
Class is half-ton gasoline and diesel pickups. Based on latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles.
Requires a Double Cab 2WD standard bed model with available Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine, Max Trailering Package and 20" wheels and tires. Maximum trailering ratings are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.
Class is half-ton gasoline and diesel pickups. Based on latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles.