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2021 Ford F-150

2021 GMC Sierra 1500

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2021 Ford F-150

MSRP $34,079 - $92,025

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2021 GMC Sierra 1500

MSRP $33,248 - $70,348

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Mechanical
Fuel
Safety
Driver Assistance
Lighting
Infotainment
Connectivity
Comfort
Convenience
Interior
Exterior
Security

Mechanical

Engine

Twin Turbo Regular Unleaded V-6 Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6 Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-6 Regular Unleaded V-8 Regular Unleaded V-6

Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V8 Gas I4 Gas V6 Diesel I6

Displacement

3.0 L/183 3.5 L/213 5.0 L/302 2.7 L/164 3.3 L/204

5.3L/325 2.7L/166 4.3L/262 3.0L/183 6.2L/376

Fuel System

Diesel Direct Injection Port/Direct Injection

Direct Injection

Horsepower

250 hp @ 3250 rpm 430 hp @ 6000 rpm 400 hp @ 6000 rpm 325 hp @ 5000 rpm 290 hp @ 6500 rpm 450 hp @ 5000 rpm

355 hp @ 5600 rpm 310 hp @ 5600 rpm 285 hp @ 5300 rpm 277 hp @ 3750 rpm 420 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque

440 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm 500 ft-lb @ 3100 rpm 570 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm 410 ft-lb @ 4250 rpm 400 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm 265 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 510 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm

383 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm 348 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 305 ft-lb @ 3900 rpm 460 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 460 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

2,268 kg

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

227 kg

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

2,268 - 6,350 kg

3,357 - 5,352 kg

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

227 - 635 kg

336 - 535 kg

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

2,268 - 6,350 kg

2,858 - 4,536 kg

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

567 - 1,588 kg

714 - 1,134 kg

Maximum Trailering Capacity

2,268 - 6,350 kg

4,082 - 5,352 kg

Steering

Power Steering

Drivetrain

Four-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive

Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive

Transmission

Electronic 10-Speed Automatic -inc: selectable drive modes: normal, ECO, sport, tow/haul, slippery, deep snow/sand and mud/rut Electronic 10-Speed Automatic -inc: selectable drive modes: normal, ECO, sport, tow/haul, slippery and trail Electronic 10-Speed Automatic -inc: terrain management modes: normal/baja/rock crawl/sport/mud-sand/wet-snow and tow-haul mode

Engine, 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 with Active Fuel Management, (285 hp [212 kW] @ 5300 rpm, 305 lb-ft of torque [413 Nm] @ 3900 rpm) (Requires (MYC) 6-speed automatic transmission.) Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Included and only available with (LV3) 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 engine or (L82) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine.) Engine, 2.7L Turbo (310 hp [231 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 348 lb-ft of torque [471 Nm] @ 1500 rpm) (Includes (KW5) 220-amp alternator and (MQE) 8-speed automatic transmission. Not available with (X31) X31 Off-Road Package or (NHT) Max Trailering Package.) Transmission, 8-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Standard on models equipped with (L84) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine or (L3B) 2.7L Turbo engine. Not available with (LM2) Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 engine.) Transmission, 8-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Standard on models equipped with (L84) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine.) Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler Transmission, 10-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (Most vehicles built on or after 6-7-2021 with a V8 engine and (MQB) 10-speed automatic transmission will have (NSS) Not Equipped with Automatic Stop/Start, which removes Automatic Stop/Start and its content.) Automatic Stop/Start (Standard on vehicles built before 6-7-2021. Most vehicles built on or after 6-7-2021 that are equipped with a V8 engine and (MQB) 10-speed automatic transmission will have (NSS) Not Equipped with Automatic Stop/Start, which removes Automatic Stop/Start and its content. See dealer for details.) Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler (Not available with (LM2) Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 engine.)

Fuel

Flex Fuel Gasoline Diesel Hybrid

Gasoline Flex Fuel Diesel

Fuel Consumption: City

9.8 - 14.8 L/100 km

10.2 - 17.4 L/100 km

Fuel Consumption: Highway

9.1 - 10.9 L/100 km

7.8 - 12.8 L/100 km

Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined

9.1 - 14.8 L/100 km

7.8 - 17.4 L/100 km

Fuel Capacity

87.1 - 136.3 L

83.0 - 106.0 L

Safety

Driver Air Bag

Passenger Air Bag

Front Side Air Bag

Rear Side Air Bag

Front Head Air Bag

Rear Head Air Bag

Knee Air Bag

Seatbelt Air Bag

Brake

4 Wheel Disc

Brake ABS System

Traction Control

Stability Control

Rollover Protection Bars

Child Safety Locks

Emergency Trunk Release

Driver Restriction Features

Driver Assistance

Back-Up Camera

360 Camera

Brake Assist

Blind Spot Monitor

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keeping Assist

Cross-Traffic Alert

Rear Parking Aid

Automatic Parking

Tire Pressure Monitor

Cruise Control

Adaptive Cruise Control

Heads-Up Display

Lighting

Daytime Running Lights

Automatic Headlights

HID headlights

Headlights-Auto-Leveling

Night Vision

Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors

Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror

Infotainment

AM/FM Stereo

HD Radio

Satellite Radio

CD Player

MP3 Player

Auxiliary Audio Input

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Rear Seat Audio Controls

Steering Wheel-Audio Controls

Navigation System

Connectivity

Smart Device Integration

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

WiFi Hotspot

Bluetooth Connection

Power Outlet

Wireless Charging

Comfort

Air Conditioning

Climate Control

Multi-Zone Air Conditioning

Rear Air Conditioning

Heated Front Seat(s)

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Cooled Rear Seat(s)

Driver Adjustable Lumbar

Passenger Adjustable Lumbar

Seat-Massage

Heated Steering Wheel

Convenience

Power Windows

Power Door Locks

Keyless Entry

Keyless Start

Power Driver Seat

Power Passenger Seat

Seat Memory

Power Mirror(s)

Heated Mirrors

Mirror Memory

Power Folding Mirrors

Power Liftgate

Hands-Free Liftgate

Remote Trunk Release

Remote Engine Start

Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers

Rain Sensing Wipers

Universal Garage Door Opener

Running Boards/Side Steps

Power Retractable Running Boards

Interior

Passenger Capacity

3 - 6

Front Head Room

1,036 mm

1,093 - 1,095 mm

Front Leg Room

1,115 mm

1,131 mm

Front Shoulder Room

1,692 - 1,694 mm

1,677 - 1,678 mm

Rear Head Room

1,024 - 1,026 mm

1,013 - 1,019 mm

Rear Leg Room

851 - 1,107 mm

895 - 1,102 mm

Rear Shoulder Room

1,671 - 1,679 mm

1,648 - 1,655 mm

Trunk Volume

N/A

Front Reading Lamps

Rear Reading Lamps

Exterior

Wheelbase

3,099 - 4,140 mm

3,545 - 3,989 mm

Length, Overall

5,311 - 6,358 mm

5,832 - 6,128 mm

Width, Max w/o mirrors

2,029 - 2,200 mm

2,061 - 2,063 mm

Height, Overall

1,910 - 2,050 mm

1,915 - 1,990 mm

Min Ground Clearance

N/A

Base Curb Weight

1,824 - 2,670 kg

N/A

Front Tire Size

P275/60SR20 LT265/70SR18 P265/60SR18 P275/65SR18 P275/50SR22 LT265/70SR17 P245/70SR17 P265/70SR17 LT317.5/80SR17 LT315/70SR17 P275/70SR18

LT265/70R17C 265/70R17 255/70R17 275/60R20SL 275/60R20 265/65R18SL 275/50R22SL LT275/65R18C LT265/60R20

Rear Tire Size

P275/60SR20 LT265/70SR18 P265/60SR18 P275/65SR18 P275/50SR22 LT265/70SR17 P245/70SR17 P265/70SR17 LT317.5/80SR17 LT315/70SR17 P275/70SR18

LT265/70R17C 265/70R17 255/70R17 275/60R20SL 275/60R20 265/65R18SL 275/50R22SL LT275/65R18C LT265/60R20

Sun/Moon Roof

Luggage Rack

Stepside Pickup Box

Bed Liner

Canopy

Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover

Security

Security System

Engine Immobilizer

Wheels-Locks

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