Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. GMC Sierra 1500

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2023 GMC Sierra 1500

2023 Chevy Silverado 1500

vs.

2023 GMC Sierra 1500
$36,300

MSRP

$37,200
310 hp

Horsepower

310 hp
430 lb-ft

Torque

348 lb-ft
8-speed automatic

Transmission

8-speed automatic
420 hp, 6.2L V8

Top Engine

420 hp, 6.2L V8
Up to 13,000 pounds

Max Towing Capacity

Up to 13,300 pounds

If you’re looking for a powerful new pickup truck to give your Kingsport commute an upgrade, look no further than Champion Chevrolet! We offer a full lineup of new and pre-owned Chevy and Cadillac models, perfect for all kinds of budgets and lifestyles. Our flagship pickup truck is the iconic Chevy Silverado 1500, which boasts powerhouse performance specs and tough capabilities alongside sleek features and high-tech amenities. It’s a great choice for any driver, but how does it stack up to other popular pickups like the new GMC Sierra? 

 

 

GMC Sierra 1500 vs. Chevy Silverado 1500: Pricing & Trims

First, let’s see how the Silverado vs. Sierra compare in terms of price. After all, price is usually the first and foremost thing that drivers consider when shopping for a new vehicle! Since Chevrolet and GMC are both owned by General Motors, there’s a lot of overlap between the Silverado and Sierra, which means that they start at similar prices. However, the Silverado ultimately has the more affordable starting price at $36,300 MSRP, while the Sierra is pricier at $37,200 MSRP. Here are all the trims you can expect from both trucks:

2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 Trim Levels 

  • Work Truck
  • Custom
  • Custom Trail Boss
  • LT
  • RST
  • LT Trail Boss
  • LTZ
  • ZR2
  • High Country

2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Trim Levels

  • Pro
  • SLE
  • Elevation 
  • SLT
  • AT4
  • AT4
  • Denali
  • Denali Ultimate

GMC Sierra 1500 vs. Chevy Silverado 1500: Performance Comparison

As we discussed above, Chevy and GMC have a lot of “mirror image” vehicles due to their shared parent company of General Motors– besides the Silverado and Sierra, other pairs include the Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon and the Chevy Tahoe/GMC Yukon. As such, there’s no different under the hood of the GMC Sierra 1500 vs. Chevy Silverado 1500– they both offer the same four engines and deliver identical performance specs on the streets of Bristol. However, it’s worth noting that the Chevy Silverado has a higher towing capacity by about 1,500 pounds! Here are the specs for both trucks:

  • 2.7L Turbo High-Output: 310 hp / 430 lb-ft of torque
  • 5.3L EcoTec3 V8: 355 hp / 383 lb-ft of torque
  • 6.2L EcoTec3 V8: 420 hp / 460 lb-ft of torque
  • 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel: 277 hp / 460 lb-ft of torque
  • Chevy Silverado 1500 Maximum Towing Capacity: 13,300 pounds
  • GMC Sierra 1500 Maximum Towing Capacity: 11,800 pounds

Discover the Chevy Silverado at Champion Chevrolet!

While the GMC Sierra 1500 and the Chevy Silverado 1500 are both great trucks, we ultimately have to come down on the side of the Silverado– it has a lower starting price, a higher towing capacity, and nine trim levels to the Sierra’s eight. However, if you’re still on the fence deciding between the Silverado 1500 vs. Sierra 1500, contact our office to set up a test drive of an available Silverado around Greenville! You can also check out our blog for more details on the other vehicles in our current lineup.


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