Ford F-150 vs GMC Sierra: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (September 2026), the Ford F-150 typically lists for $47,995 against $49,363 for the GMC Sierra (same model years — 2024–2026 — national medians from live listings). . Overall medians mix very different trims — at the cheapest common trims it's the SUPERCREW at $40,998 vs the FLEET/BASE at $35,937; see the trim-by-trim tables for a fair match. Every figure below is live market data, not book values.
Head to head
Trim-by-trim prices (last 4 model years)
A fair comparison matches equivalent trims, not overall medians. Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, the Ford F-150 SUPERCREW ($40,998) faces the GMC Sierra FLEET/BASE ($35,937); the most common trims on the market are the SUPERCREW (38.6% of Ford F-150 listings) and the SLT (24.9% of GMC Sierra listings); at the top of the market, the RAPTOR ($79,425) faces the DENALI ULTIMATE ($64,475). Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings (a supply-side popularity signal: what the market actually stocks and sells most). “Cheapest”/“Priciest” mark the ends of the quotable trim range — trim ladders don't map one-to-one across brands, so this is not a factory base-model claim.
| Ford F-150 | GMC Sierra | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trim | Typical price | Share | Trim | Typical price | Share |
| SUPERCREWMost popularCheapest | $40,998 | 38.6% | FLEET/BASECheapest | $35,937 | 4.3% |
| STX | $42,605 | 7.1% | SLE | $41,500 | 4.2% |
| XLT | $43,991 | 27.8% | ELEVATION-L | $42,744 | 6.0% |
| LARIAT | $56,622 | 9.3% | SLTMost popular | $44,995 | 24.9% |
| TREMOR | $59,784 | 2.9% | ELEVATION | $46,320 | 15.4% |
| PLATINUM | $64,200 | 2.4% | AT4 | $54,722 | 14.7% |
| SUPERCREW-RAPTOR | $67,691 | 2.3% | DENALI | $56,676 | 16.4% |
| RAPTORPriciest | $79,425 | 3.7% | DENALI ULTIMATEPriciest | $64,475 | 6.6% |
Rows are aligned by price position (both sides sorted cheapest-first), not by equivalent equipment — trim names never map one-to-one across brands. Full per-trim detail (price ranges, mileage) is on each model's price page: Ford F-150 prices · GMC Sierra prices.
Used price by model year
| Year | Ford F-150 typical | GMC Sierra typical | Difference | Ford F-150 MPG | GMC Sierra MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $59,499 | $57,685 | Ford F-150 +$1,814 | 12–24 MPG | — |
| 2025 | $47,995 | $49,363 | GMC Sierra +$1,368 | 12–23 MPG | — |
| 2024 | $44,350 | $47,509 | GMC Sierra +$3,159 | 12–23 MPG | — |
| 2023 | $40,998 | $45,993 | GMC Sierra +$4,995 | 12–25 MPG | — |
| 2022 | $37,299 | $42,378 | GMC Sierra +$5,079 | 15–25 MPG | — |
| 2021 | $33,084 | $36,810 | GMC Sierra +$3,726 | 15–25 MPG | — |
| 2020 | $28,249 | $35,637 | GMC Sierra +$7,388 | 16–24 MPG | — |
| 2019 | $25,950 | $31,709 | GMC Sierra +$5,759 | 16–25 MPG | — |
| 2018 | $23,850 | $27,900 | GMC Sierra +$4,050 | 16–25 MPG | — |
| 2017 | $20,990 | $24,234 | GMC Sierra +$3,244 | 16–22 MPG | — |
| 2016 | $18,900 | $22,995 | GMC Sierra +$4,095 | 16–21 MPG | — |
| 2015 | $17,858 | $20,995 | GMC Sierra +$3,137 | 17–22 MPG | — |
| 2014 | $14,995 | $17,372 | GMC Sierra +$2,377 | 13–19 MPG | — |
| 2013 | $13,995 | $15,995 | GMC Sierra +$2,000 | 13–19 MPG | — |
| 2012 | $12,793 | $14,250 | GMC Sierra +$1,457 | 13–19 MPG | — |
| 2011 | $11,900 | $13,925 | GMC Sierra +$2,025 | 12–19 MPG | — |
| 2010 | $10,246 | $11,995 | GMC Sierra +$1,749 | 15–17 MPG | — |
| 2009 | $8,900 | $10,287 | GMC Sierra +$1,387 | 15–17 MPG | — |
| 2008 | $8,230 | $11,393 | GMC Sierra +$3,163 | 14–16 MPG | — |
| 2007 | $7,999 | $11,597 | GMC Sierra +$3,598 | 14–16 MPG | — |
| 2006 | $7,495 | $10,993 | GMC Sierra +$3,498 | 14–16 MPG | — |
| 2005 | $6,643 | $10,995 | GMC Sierra +$4,352 | 14–15 MPG | — |
| 2004 | $6,999 | $12,880 | GMC Sierra +$5,881 | 12–16 MPG | — |
| 2003 | $6,995 | $9,995 | GMC Sierra +$3,000 | 12–16 MPG | — |
| 2002 | $6,995 | $9,695 | GMC Sierra +$2,700 | 11–17 MPG | — |
| 2001 | $5,999 | $10,582 | GMC Sierra +$4,583 | 11–16 MPG | — |
| 2000 | $8,038 | $8,050 | GMC Sierra +$12 | 13–16 MPG | — |
| 1999 | $5,995 | $8,988 | GMC Sierra +$2,993 | 13–17 MPG | — |
| 1998 | $6,250 | $14,993 | GMC Sierra +$8,743 | 13–16 MPG | — |
| 1995 | $8,305 | $12,910 | GMC Sierra +$4,605 | 13–15 MPG | — |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (September 2026); MPG = EPA combined range across rated versions.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to buy used — Ford F-150 or GMC Sierra?
Comparing the same model years (2024–2026), the Ford F-150 is cheaper: it typically lists for $47,995 versus $49,363 for the GMC Sierra (national medians, September 2026).
Which is more reliable — Ford F-150 or GMC Sierra?
NHTSA lists an average of 8.8 recalls per model year for the Ford F-150 and 3.7 for the GMC Sierra — an edge for the GMC Sierra. Recall and complaint counts scale with sales volume, so treat them as context and check any specific car's VIN history.
Which trims should I actually compare?
Like for like: at the cheapest common trims, a Ford F-150 SUPERCREW typically lists for $40,998 vs $35,937 for a GMC Sierra FLEET/BASE; the most common trims on the market are the SUPERCREW ($40,998, 38.6% of Ford F-150 listings) and the SLT ($44,995, 24.9% of GMC Sierra listings); at the top of the market, the RAPTOR ($79,425) faces the DENALI ULTIMATE ($64,475). Overall medians hide this trim mix — use the trim tables above for a fair match. Trim names never map one-to-one across brands, so "cheapest" means the least expensive trim with a real market share, not the factory base.
https://vehisales.com/research/compare/ford/f-150/vs/gmc/sierra.
Dig deeper
Ford F-150 — live listings & specs GMC Sierra — live listings & specs Ford F-150 prices by year GMC Sierra prices by year Ford F-150 MPG by year
See also: All model comparisons · Best used cars by budget · Used car prices by model.