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​Silverado 1500 vs.
Ram 1500

​Silverado 1500 vs. Ram 1500

A Blue Chevy Silverado 1500 Parked on a Dirt Hill.

See where Silverado takes the lead

When it comes to full-size pickups, the 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 offers the power, efficiency and technology America depends on. With a lineup of features that includes available Super Cruise® hands-free driver assistance technology with trailering,* available best-in-class highway diesel fuel economy* and a lower starting MSRP* than any competitor in its class,* Silverado 1500 leads the way.

2026

Silverado 1500

2026

Silverado
1500

2026

 Ram 1500

Starting at MSRP

$39,495*

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$39,495*

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$42,730

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$43,220

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America’s Most Dependable Full-Size Pickup* — J.D. Power, 2025 (based on 2022 model year vehicles)

Yes

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Yes

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No

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No

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Towing capacity (max available)

13,300 lbs.*

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13,300 lbs.*

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11,610 lbs. 

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11,610 lbs. 

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Best-in-class standard torque

430 lb.-ft.

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430 lb.-ft.

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400 lb.-ft.

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269 lb.-ft.

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Best-in-class cargo volume*

Long bed: 89.1 cu. ft.*
Regular bed: 71.7 cu. ft.* 
Short bed: 62.9 cu. ft.*

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Long bed: 89.1 cu. ft.*
Regular bed: 71.7 cu. ft.* 
Short bed: 62.9 cu. ft.*

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Long bed: – 
 Regular bed: 61.5 cu. ft.*
Short bed: 53.9 cu. ft.*

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Long bed: – 
 Regular bed: 61.5 cu. ft.*
Short bed: 53.9 cu. ft.*

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Multi-Flex Tailgate (or similar)

Available

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Available

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Not available

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Not available

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Standard bed tie-downs

12

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12

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4

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4

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Best-in-class EPA-estimated available diesel highway fuel economy

23 city/28 hwy 2WD​ 
22 city/26 hwy 4x4*

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23 city/28 hwy 2WD​ 
22 city/26 hwy 4x4*

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20 city/25 hwy 2WD​
19 city/24 hwy 4x4

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20 city/25 hwy 2WD​
19 city/24 hwy 4x4

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Hands-free driver assistance technology with trailering

Available Super Cruise®
with Trailering*

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Available Super Cruise®
with Trailering*

Available Super Cruise® with Trailering*

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Not available

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Not available

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Here’s where Silverado can’t be beat

Silverado provides value, tech and capability that Ram 1500 just can’t match.

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Multi-Flex Tailgate

The available Multi-Flex Tailgate offers six different functions to help improve loading, unloading and accessing the cargo bed.

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Super Cruise

Available Super Cruise* hands-free driver assistance technology uses real-time cameras, sensors, GPS and LiDAR map data to allow hands-free driving, helping to make long drives and commutes more comfortable. And Super Cruise with trailering* allows you to tow heavy loads hands-free. Just as impressive: MotorTrend awarded Super Cruise the Best hands-free driving tech* over Ram 1500.

 

Motortrend Best Tech 2025
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Best-in-class highway fuel economy

The available Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine — the only diesel in its class* — offers a best-in-class EPA-estimated 29 MPG highway* — something Ram 1500 can’t say.

Rugged good looks

Your Silverado is waiting

Now that you’ve seen why people depend on Chevy Silverado,
it’s time to build one of your own. Let’s get started.

Now that you’ve seen why people depend on Chevy Silverado, it’s time to build one of your own. Let’s get started. 

A Chevy Silverado 1500 Pickup Truck Driving Down a Dirt Path with Trees Surrounding it.