2023 GMC Sierra 1500 vs. F-150Ā® | Oak Lawn, IL
Have you been searching for a pickup truck with power and sophisticated technology? The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 and Ford F-150Ā® both offer excellent performance and innovation, but it can be difficult to find out which one is right for you. To help you decide, the team at Mike Haggerty Buick GMC has put these two trucks head-to-head in this comparison page.
If you decide on the Sierra 1500, come visit our Oak Lawn, IL, dealership and look through our inventory. See how you can take home your dream Sierra 1500 with one of our finance or lease options. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us online or over the phone at (708) 762-9813.
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 vs. F-150 Exterior Design
The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 and Ford F-150 sport bold, muscular exteriors designed to look as strong as their capabilities. Exterior options available to both include 17-, 18-, 20-, and 22-inch wheel options, LED lighting, and helpful features, like tow hooks and bed tie-downs. To stand out from the crowd, the Sierra 1500 features the stylish Denali trim, with a unique grille and exterior highlights.
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 vs. F-150 Interior Design & Technology
To help you stay comfortable and connected on the go, the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 and Ford F-150 have interiors packed with convenient amenities and helpful technology. For seating, the Sierra 1500 offers cloth, vinyl, or perforated leather, while the F-150 has cloth, leather, or premium cloth with Active MotionĀ®. The Sierra 1500 utilizes the GMC Premium Infotainment System, while the F-150 utilizes the SYNCĀ® 4 infotainment system, both giving access to your favorite apps and features, like BluetoothĀ®, Wi-FiĀ® hotspot capability, Apple CarPlayĀ®, and Android Autoā¢. Other Sierra 1500 features include:
- 16-way power front bucket seats with massage function
- Power sunroof
- Head-up display
- 12.3-in. driver information center
- 7- or 13.4-in. infotainment touchscreen
- Two-speaker, six-speaker, BoseĀ® seven-speaker, or Bose 12-speaker audio system
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 vs. F-150 Engine Specs & Fuel Economy
The 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 and Ford F-150 can choose from a wide range of unique engines, including a diesel option for the Sierra 1500 and a hybrid option for the F-150. The Sierra 1500, depending on the engine, will be paired with either an eight-speed or ten-speed automatic transmission, and the F-150 is fitted with a ten-speed automatic transmission. See how the engines compare with the charts here:
| 2023 Sierra 1500 |
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Max. Towing | MPG (city/hwy) |
| 2.7L turbo I4 high-output | 310 HP | 430 lb.-ft. | 9,400 lbs. | 19 / 22 |
| 3.0L DuramaxĀ® turbo diesel | 305 HP | 495 lb.-ft. | 13,000 lbs. | 24 / 29 |
| 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 | 355 HP | 383 lb.-ft. | 11,200 lbs. | 16 / 21 |
| 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 | 420 HP | 460 lb.-ft. | 13,000 lbs. | 15 / 19 |
| 2023 Ford F-150 |
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Max. Towing | MPG (city/hwy) |
| 2.7L EcoBoostĀ® V6 | 325 HP | 400 lb.-ft. | 10,100 lbs. | 20 / 26 |
| 3.3L V6 | 290 HP | 265 lb.-ft. | 8,200 lbs. | 19 / 24 |
| 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 400 HP | 500 lb.-ft. | 14,000 lbs. | 18 / 24 |
| 5.0L V8 | 400 HP | 410 lb.-ft. | 13,000 lbs. | 17 / 25 |
| High output 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (RaptorĀ®) | 450 HP | 510 lb.-ft. | 8,200 lbs. | 15 / 18 |
| High output supercharged 5.2L V8 (Raptor Rā¢) | 700 HP | 625 lb.-ft. | 8,700 lbs. | 10 / 15 |
| 3.5L PowerBoost full hybrid V6 | 430 HP | 570 lb.-ft. | 12,700 lbs. | 25 / 25 |
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 vs. F-150 Size & Cargo Space
There are three choices of cabin and bed for the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 and Ford F-150. The Sierra 1500 offers regular, double, and crew cabs with short, standard, and long beds, while the F-150 has regular, SuperCab, and SuperCrewĀ® cabs with 5-foot 6-inch, 6-foot 6-inch, and 8-foot beds. See how the dimensions compare with the following charts:
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2023 Model | Ford F-150 |
| Regular | Double | Crew | Cab Style | Regular | SuperCab | SuperCrew |
| Three | Six | Six | Max. Seating Capacity | Three | Six | Six |
| 43.1 in. / N/A | 43 / 39.8 in. | 43 / 40.1 in. | Headroom (front/rear) | 40.8 in. / N/A | 40.8 / 40.3 in. | 40.8 / 40.4 in. |
| 44.5 in. / N/A | 44.5 / 35.2 in. | 44.5 / 43.4 in. | Legroom (front/rear) | 43.9 in. / N/A | 43.9 / 33.5 in. | 43.9 / 43.6 in. |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2023 Model | Ford F-150 |
| Short | Standard | Long | Bed Style | 5-ft. 6-in. | 6-ft. 6-in. | 8-ft. |
| 69.9 in. | 79.4 in. | 98.2 in. | Interior Bed Length | 67.1 in. | 78.9 in. | 97.6 in. |
| 62.9 cu.-ft. | 71.7 cu.-ft. | 89.1 cu.-ft. | Cargo Volume | 52.8 cu.-ft. | 62.3 cu.-ft. | 77.4 cu.-ft. |
2023 GMC Sierra 1500 vs. F-150 Safety Options & Features
The safety features available to the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 and Ford F-150 help keep you in control and aware of your surroundings, wherever your job may take you. Both pickup trucks use rear view cameras, emergency braking assists, collision sensors, and hands-free highway driving technology through the GMC Super Cruiseā¢ system and the Ford BlueCruise system, respectively. Available GMC Sierra 1500 safety features include:
- Super Cruiseā¢ hands-free driving technology
- HD rear vision camera or surround vision
- Front and rear park assist
- In-vehicle trailering app
- Automatic emergency braking
- Bed view camera
- Forward collision alert
- Hitch guidance with hitch view
- Lane change alert with side blind zone alert
- Lane keep assist with lane departure warning
