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Compare 2026 Ford F-150 vs. 2026 GMC Sierra 1500

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2026 Ford F-150 vs. 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Comparison

See how the 2026 Ford F-150 and 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 performed in our rigorous, independent road tests. Our experts evaluate hundreds of vehicles annually at our 327-acre testing facility, putting each model through over 50 data-driven assessments—including braking, emergency handling, fuel economy, and cabin noise. Review our side-by-side comparison of tested specifications, real-world fuel efficiency, and crash-test safety ratings to see which is the best for reliability, performance, and more.

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Full-sized pickup trucks

2026 Ford F-150

$37,290 - $79,005

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Full-sized pickup trucks

2026 GMC Sierra 1500

$38,300 - $84,400

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The refreshed F-150 has exterior styling updates, while the interior is largely unchanged. The cabin is very quiet, and the crew-cab versions we tested are super-roomy. The 2.7-liter turbo V6 provides effortless acceleration and a respectable 19 mpg ...

The Sierra's recent updates include a fresh interior, new trim levels, more safety features, and the availability of the Super Cruise active driving assistance system. Power delivery is smooth and responsive, the ride is steady, the cabin is very qui...

Highs

Quietness

Cabin room

Acceleration

Controls

Hybrid’s built-in generator

Hybrid's long cruising range

Interior room

Deep bed

Quietness

Fuel economy with the diesel

Lows

Ride

Agility

High step-in

Step-in height

Stopping distance for the diesel version

Road Test Score

/ 100

Reliability

/ 100

Owner Satisfaction

/ 100

Overview

Body Styles

extended cab, regular cab, crew cab

Trim Lines

Platinum, Tremor, XL, Hybrid Lariat, STX, Lobo, King Ranch, XLT, Lariat, Raptor R, Raptor

Pro, AT4, SLE, SLT, Denali, AT4X, Denali Ultimate, Elevation

Base Price Range

$37,290 - $79,005

$38,300 - $84,400

Drive Wheels

4WD, RWD

Seating Capacity

3 Front, 3 Rear

Engines/Motors

3.5-liter V6 turbo (400 hp); 3.5-liter V6 hybrid (430 hp); 3.5-liter V6 turbo (450 hp); 5-liter V8 (400 hp); 5.2-liter V8 supercharged (720 hp); 2.7-liter V6 turbo (325 hp)

6.2-liter V8 (420 hp); 2.7-liter 4 turbo (310 hp); 5.3-liter V8 (355 hp); 3-liter 6 turbodiesel (305 hp)

Transmissions Available

10-speed Automatic

10-speed Automatic, 8-speed Automatic