The truck class is one with no shortage of options, with entries from Ram, GMC, Chevy, and Ford all dominating the top of the charts, but which one is superior in a head-to-head? In this review, we’ll be looking at the Ram and GMC 1500 models, seeing which pickup truck provides buyers with the best all-around package in the 2025 model year.
In this Ram 1500 versus GMC Sierra 1500 comparison for off-roading, towing, and performance, we’ll be giving you all the latest scoop on the new 2025 iterations of both of these icons.
Key Takeaways:
- The Ram is one of the most versatile models in the class, offering 10 different trims to choose from.
- The Sierra is newly updated as well, starting at a lower price than the Ram.
- The new Tungsten trim is a truck to envy, bringing features that even luxury SUVs struggle to match.
How much will the 2025 Ram cost?
For 2025, the Ram 1500 Crew Cab has a huge array of trims to choose from, with a massive offering of 10 trims. Has a starting sticker price, as of writing, of $45,120, with the range-topping 1500 Crew Cab Tungsten kicking off at $89,170. But Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Pricing currently suggests paying $2,690 to $6,173 less than MSRP, depending on trim and equipment. These prices are updated weekly.
- Tradesman - $45,120
- Lone Star - $49,780
- Big Horn $49,780
- Warlock - $56,355
- Laramie - $62,125
- Rebel - $66,290
- RHO $72,090
- Limited - $77,250
- Limited Longhorn $77,250
- Tungsten - $89,170
To compare, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ford F-150 begin in the high 30s, with the Toyota Tundra and GMC Sierra 1500 a bit above that. The Ramcharger plug-in hybrid is expected to start at around $ 60,000.
Is GMC updating the Sierra in 2025?
As of writing, the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab has a starting sticker price of $40,495, with the Sierra 1500 Crew Cab able to start at a highest starting price of $86,395. The full range of the Sierra reads as:
- Sierra 1500 Regular Cab - $40,495 - $45,295
- Sierra 1500 Double Cab - $43,795 - $55,995
- Sierra 1500 Crew Cab - $46,195 - $86,395
The Crew Cab Elevation is the most popular trim, and considering it’s powered by a powerful 5.3-liter V8. It offers the best value point in the range, giving you a perfect mix of power, practicality, and affordability to give you a versatile work truck that can do just about anything you need it to.
Will the 2025 Ram 1500 be redesigned?
For 2025, the Ram 1500 receives a significant update that includes a series of exterior tweaks complemented by major changes under the hood. The V8 Hemi is gone for good this year, now replaced by a new twin-turbocharged inline-six engine available in two horsepower packages, with it being tuned to make either 420 or 540 horsepower.
Exterior updates come in the form of subtle styling tweaks such as updated lighting elements, revised wheel designs, and fresh paint options, all of which give the truck a more distinctly modern look.
Inside, tech is all new as well, with a standard 8.4-inch infotainment screen being swapped out for a larger 12.0-inch display, with an even larger 14.5-inch unit available as an option. A 10.3-inch passenger-side screen is also available, ensuring those seated shotgun don't miss out on the new tech.
Already known for its upscale interior, the Ram 1500 now introduces a new Tungsten trim at the top of the lineup to take that reputation to the next level, featuring quilted leather seats and massage functionality(!) as some of the highlights.
Is the 2025 Ram 1500 Worth Purchasing?
All in all, it’s the Ram 1500 that excels on all fronts. Offering a great all-around package, with monstrous power, best-in-class towing capacity, and killer looks, it only gets better when pairing those figures with its lush interior, kitted out with impressive technology and a cozy, roomy interior.
The GMC is a solid contender in its own right, but Ram’s reputation as a truck icon is well earned, and we have to give it the nod in this head-to-head comparison. If you want to see for yourself, be sure to come by Coleman today!