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2016 Ram 1500
MSRP $31,095 - $62,895
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2018 GMC Sierra 1500
MSRP $31,780 - $67,595
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6 Regular Unleaded V-8 Regular Unleaded V-6
Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V8 Gas/Ethanol V6 Gas/Electric V8
Displacement
3.0 L/182 5.7 L/345 3.6 L/220
5.3L/325 4.3L/262 6.2L/376
Fuel System
Diesel Direct Injection Sequential MPI
Direct Injection with Active Fuel Management
Horsepower
240 hp @ 3600 rpm 395 hp @ 5600 rpm 305 hp @ 6400 rpm 305 hp @ 6350 rpm
355 hp @ 5600 rpm 285 hp @ 5300 rpm 420 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
420 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm 410 ft-lb @ 3950 rpm 269 ft-lb @ 4175 rpm 269 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm
383 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm 305 ft-lb @ 3900 rpm 460 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,882 - 4,699 kg
2,268 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
188 - 470 kg
227 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,882 - 4,699 kg
2,495 - 5,670 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
188 - 470 kg
249 - 567 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
2,540 - 5,262 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
635 - 1,315 kg
Maximum Trailering Capacity
1,882 - 4,699 kg
3,901 - 5,670 kg
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
8-Speed TorqueFlite Automatic (DFK) 8-Speed TorqueFlite Automatic (DFL) 6-Speed Automatic 8-Speed TorqueFlite Automatic 8-Speed TorqueFlite Auto 8-Speed TorqueFlite Automatic (DFK) -inc: Active Grille Shutters, Electronic Shift
Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Requires Double Cab model and (L83) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine. Requires Crew cab model without (GAT) All Terrain Package, (PDT) SLT Crew Cab Premium Plus Package, (NHT) Max Trailering Package or (L86) 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine.) Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler (Included and only available with (L83) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine.) Transmission, 8-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel Flex Fuel
Flex Fuel Gasoline Hybrid
Fuel Consumption: City
11.3 - 17.7 L/100 km
13.4 - 16.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.0 - 12.7 L/100 km
10.0 - 11.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.0 - 17.7 L/100 km
10.0 - 16.0 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
98.4 - 121.1 L
98.0 - 129.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Standard
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps
Standard
Standard
Power Retractable Running Boards
Optional
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2 - 6
3 - 6
Front Head Room
1,013 - 1,041 mm
1,077 - 1,087 mm
Front Leg Room
1,039 - 1,041 mm
1,150 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,674 - 1,676 mm
1,675 - 1,677 mm
Rear Head Room
1,008 - 1,013 mm
982 - 1,029 mm
Rear Leg Room
881 - 1,024 mm
880 - 1,040 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,669 mm
1,670 - 1,671 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,048 - 3,785 mm
3,023 - 3,886 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,017 - 2,070 mm
2,032 mm
Height, Overall
1,890 - 1,991 mm
1,867 - 1,884 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
P265/70SR17 P275/60SR20 LT265/70SR17 P285/45SR22 LT285/70SR17
LT265/70R17C P265/70R17 P255/70R17 P275/55R20 P265/65R18 P285/45R22 LT265/70R17E
Rear Tire Size
P265/70SR17 P275/60SR20 LT265/70SR17 P285/45SR22 LT285/70SR17
LT265/70R17C P265/70R17 P255/70R17 P275/55R20 P265/65R18 P285/45R22 LT265/70R17E
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Stepside Pickup Box
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Liner
Standard
Standard
Canopy
Not Available
Not Available
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover
Standard
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Standard
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