Ford F-150 vs GMC Sierra: Which Used Buy Wins?
As used buys (October 2026), the Ford F-150 typically lists for $44,043 against $46,383 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 $39,999 vs the ELEVATION-L at $41,280; 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 ($39,999) faces the GMC Sierra ELEVATION-L ($41,280); the most common trims on the market are the SUPERCREW (36.5% of Ford F-150 listings) and the SLT (26.5% of GMC Sierra listings); at the top of the market, the RAPTOR ($79,161) faces the DENALI ULTIMATE ($63,000). 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 | $39,999 | 36.5% | ELEVATION-LCheapest | $41,280 | 6.3% |
| STX | $41,913 | 7.8% | SLE | $41,708 | 4.2% |
| XLT | $42,895 | 30.6% | SLTMost popular | $43,700 | 26.5% |
| LARIAT | $56,206 | 8.9% | ELEVATION | $45,611 | 15.7% |
| TREMOR | $58,956 | 2.7% | AT4 | $53,540 | 14.2% |
| PLATINUM | $63,390 | 2.4% | DENALI | $55,372 | 15.7% |
| SUPERCREW-RAPTOR | $66,495 | 2.1% | AT4X | $61,277 | 3.7% |
| RAPTORPriciest | $79,161 | 3.3% | DENALI ULTIMATEPriciest | $63,000 | 6.4% |
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 | $58,422 | $56,370 | Ford F-150 +$2,052 | 12–24 MPG | — |
| 2025 | $44,043 | $46,383 | GMC Sierra +$2,340 | 12–23 MPG | — |
| 2024 | $43,194 | $46,351 | GMC Sierra +$3,157 | 12–23 MPG | — |
| 2023 | $40,166 | $44,595 | GMC Sierra +$4,429 | 12–25 MPG | — |
| 2022 | $36,085 | $40,986 | GMC Sierra +$4,901 | 15–25 MPG | — |
| 2021 | $31,995 | $35,959 | GMC Sierra +$3,964 | 15–25 MPG | — |
| 2020 | $27,439 | $34,995 | GMC Sierra +$7,556 | 16–24 MPG | — |
| 2019 | $25,099 | $30,899 | GMC Sierra +$5,800 | 16–25 MPG | — |
| 2018 | $23,133 | $27,581 | GMC Sierra +$4,448 | 16–25 MPG | — |
| 2017 | $20,898 | $23,900 | GMC Sierra +$3,002 | 16–22 MPG | — |
| 2016 | $18,649 | $22,995 | GMC Sierra +$4,346 | 16–21 MPG | — |
| 2015 | $17,490 | $20,748 | GMC Sierra +$3,258 | 17–22 MPG | — |
| 2014 | $14,995 | $16,999 | GMC Sierra +$2,004 | 13–19 MPG | — |
| 2013 | $13,787 | $15,842 | GMC Sierra +$2,055 | 13–19 MPG | — |
| 2012 | $12,500 | $14,642 | GMC Sierra +$2,142 | 13–19 MPG | — |
| 2011 | $11,499 | $13,379 | GMC Sierra +$1,880 | 12–19 MPG | — |
| 2010 | $9,995 | $11,900 | GMC Sierra +$1,905 | 15–17 MPG | — |
| 2009 | $8,995 | $10,995 | GMC Sierra +$2,000 | 15–17 MPG | — |
| 2008 | $7,999 | $11,500 | GMC Sierra +$3,501 | 14–16 MPG | — |
| 2007 | $7,890 | $12,814 | GMC Sierra +$4,924 | 14–16 MPG | — |
| 2006 | $7,400 | $12,500 | GMC Sierra +$5,100 | 14–16 MPG | — |
| 2005 | $6,700 | $11,995 | GMC Sierra +$5,295 | 14–15 MPG | — |
| 2004 | $6,995 | $12,988 | GMC Sierra +$5,993 | 12–16 MPG | — |
| 2003 | $6,900 | $10,923 | GMC Sierra +$4,023 | 12–16 MPG | — |
| 2002 | $7,107 | $9,395 | GMC Sierra +$2,288 | 11–17 MPG | — |
| 2001 | $6,393 | $10,800 | GMC Sierra +$4,407 | 11–16 MPG | — |
| 2000 | $7,997 | $9,040 | GMC Sierra +$1,043 | 13–16 MPG | — |
| 1999 | $5,950 | $14,585 | GMC Sierra +$8,635 | 13–17 MPG | — |
| 1998 | $6,370 | $11,490 | GMC Sierra +$5,120 | 13–16 MPG | — |
| 1997 | $6,700 | $13,550 | GMC Sierra +$6,850 | 13–17 MPG | — |
| 1995 | $9,998 | $12,358 | GMC Sierra +$2,360 | 13–15 MPG | — |
Typical price = national median asking price of live listings for that model year (October 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 $44,043 versus $46,383 for the GMC Sierra (national medians, October 2026).
Which is more reliable — Ford F-150 or GMC Sierra?
NHTSA lists an average of 5.9 recalls per model year for the Ford F-150 and 3.5 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 $39,999 vs $41,280 for a GMC Sierra ELEVATION-L; the most common trims on the market are the SUPERCREW ($39,999, 36.5% of Ford F-150 listings) and the SLT ($43,700, 26.5% of GMC Sierra listings); at the top of the market, the RAPTOR ($79,161) faces the DENALI ULTIMATE ($63,000). 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.