On the inside, the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 offers a range of powerful engines and quality interior materials that add to your premium driving experience. On the outside, it has a bold design and a commanding presence. The highly capable Sierra has a lot to offer. Let’s compare it to the Ram 1500 and you can make your choice. Stop by Reliable Buick GMC and they’ll help you out with anything you need.
Design and Style
The Sierra has an attractive cabin with plenty of quality materials, usable storage, and well-placed controls. It seats three in Regular Cab models and five or six in Double and Crew Cab models. The Sierra has three bed lengths available that are matched with different cabs. The Crew Cab models feature a 5 feet, 8-inch bed, the Double and Crew Cab models are available with 6-foot-6-inch beds, and the Regular Cab is available with an 8-foot-long bed. Its long cabin provides spacious seating and excellent rear legroom, with plenty of storage throughout the cabin. Cabin features include dual glove compartments, angular air vents, and a bold steering wheel. The Sierra offers more cargo bed volume than any competitor, with exclusive features that include an all new carbon-fiber cargo bed and a good amount of in-bed tie-down points. The GMC Sierra models are offered in six trim levels: Sierra, Sierra SLE, Sierra Elevation, Sierra SLT, Sierra AT4, and Sierra Denali.
The 2020 Ram 1500 offers seating for six people, with a folding rear bench seat and plenty of legroom. Quad Cab models have less legroom by almost 10 inches. If you opt for a set of front bucket seats, the seating capacity drops by one. The Ram 1500 comes with a standard 6-foot-4-inch bed or an available 5-foot-7-inch bed. It offers a tasteful, well-made cabin with quality interior materials. Vinyl and cloth upholstery are standard, as well as four-way manually adjustable front seats. Upgrades are available such as leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front and rear seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The Ram 1500 offers six trims: Tradesman, BigHorn, Laramie, Rebel, Laramie Longhorn, and Limited.
Power and Handling
The 2020 Sierra 1500 features a powerful performance and offers either an 8- or 10-speed automatic transmission. A broad range of engine options start with a 285-horsepower 4.3-liter V6 engine. Another option will be the 2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder unit with 310 horsepower. A V8 comes with two 5.3-liter units that deliver 355 horsepower each or a 6.2-liter with 420 horsepower. The top of the lineup is a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel inline-six engine with 277 hp and 460 pound-feet of torque. A 10-speed automatic transmission is paired with the 5.3-liter V-8 engine on the Sierra AT4 and Denali, and on the SLE trims and above when you select four-wheel drive. With all its power, the Sierra still feels stable and composed around turns and winding roads. When properly equipped, the Sierra can tow up to 12,100 pounds and haul up to 2,240 pounds. With its base engine, the Sierra averages 16/21 mpg in the city and on the highway.
The Ram 1500 has four engine choices, but most trims come standard with a 3.6-liter V6 engine that produces 305 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. If you upgrade to one of the V8 engines, you can boost your tow rating. Both V8 engines are 5.7-liter and produce 395 horsepower with 410 pound-feet of torque. One of the V8 engines comes with the eTorque mild-hybrid feature and will add up to 130 pound-feet of torque. A 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine is new for 2020 and produces 260 hp and 480 pound-feet of torque. Every engine comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Ram’s base trim has a maximum payload capacity of 2,300 pounds and a maximum tow rating of 7,730 pounds. An upgraded engine will get you up to 12,560 pounds in towing capability.
Safety and Tech Features, Price
The arrival of the available ProGrade Trailering system brings 15 different available camera views, including the first “transparent trailer” view that makes anything you’re towing disappear. A rearview camera and Teen Driver system come standard in the GMC Sierra. There are plenty of other available driver assistance features including automatic high-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, lane change alert, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, forward collision warning, low-speed forward automatic braking, pedestrian detection, a rear camera mirror, a head-up display, and a safety alert seat. Sierra features intuitive technology that can help enhance your overall driving experience. GMC offers an infotainment system with an all-new 7-inch touch screen, a six-speaker audio system, Bluetooth, a USB port, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Base price of the Sierra starts at $30,000 for the Sierra and ranges to $54,700 for the range-topping Denali. With this price tag the Sierra offers a few higher-end materials, a more premium experience, and some exclusive options.
The Ram 1500 standard safety and tech features include the Uconnect infotainment system with a 5-inch touch screen, Bluetooth, three USB ports, six speakers, a Wi-Fi hot spot, push-button start, and a rearview camera. Additional available features include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation, satellite radio, HD Radio, automatic climate control, remote start, and an 8.4-inch or 12-inch touch screen. Additional safety features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, and automatic high-beam headlights. Prices start at $31,895 for the Tradesman and range to $53,615 for the Limited, with added pricing for upgraded packages and four-wheel drive.
Overall
The 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 offers plenty of stand-out features and more available options for its performance and comfort in a full-size truck. It’s longer bed option, ProGrade Trailering system, and powerful engine options, make the GMC Sierra the perfect choice. If you’re in the Sacramento area, stop by Reliable Buick GMC in Roseville and see for yourself.