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2021 GMC Sierra 2500HD	2021 Ram 2500	Add Vehicle
Select style 2WD Crew Cab 159" Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP Sierra 2500HD 2WD Crew Cab 159" N/A N/A $38,407 $40,600 Sierra 2500HD 2WD Crew Cab 159" SLE N/A N/A $42,494 $45,400 Sierra 2500HD 2WD Crew Cab 159" SLT N/A N/A $49,982 $53,400 Sierra 2500HD 2WD Crew Cab 172" N/A N/A $38,596 $40,800 Sierra 2500HD 2WD Crew Cab 172" SLE N/A N/A $42,681 $45,600 Sierra 2500HD 2WD Crew Cab 172" SLT N/A N/A $50,169 $53,600 Sierra 2500HD 2WD Double Cab 149" N/A N/A $36,704 $38,800 Sierra 2500HD 2WD Double Cab 149" SLE N/A N/A $40,809 $43,600 Sierra 2500HD 2WD Double Cab 149" SLT N/A N/A $48,297 $51,600 Sierra 2500HD 2WD Double Cab 162" N/A N/A $36,894 $39,000 Sierra 2500HD 2WD Double Cab 162" SLE N/A N/A $40,996 $43,800 Sierra 2500HD 2WD Double Cab 162" SLT N/A N/A $48,484 $51,800 Sierra 2500HD 2WD Reg Cab 142" N/A N/A $34,245 $36,200 Sierra 2500HD 2WD Reg Cab 142" SLE N/A N/A $38,937 $41,600 Sierra 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab 159" N/A N/A $41,056 $43,400 Sierra 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab 159" AT4 N/A N/A $55,317 $59,100 Sierra 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab 159" Denali N/A N/A $61,308 $65,500 Sierra 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab 159" SLE N/A N/A $45,115 $48,200 Sierra 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab 159" SLT N/A N/A $52,603 $56,200 Sierra 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab 172" N/A N/A $41,245 $43,600 Sierra 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab 172" AT4 N/A N/A $55,504 $59,300 Sierra 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab 172" Denali N/A N/A $61,495 $65,700 Sierra 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab 172" SLE N/A N/A $45,302 $48,400 Sierra 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab 172" SLT N/A N/A $52,790 $56,400 Sierra 2500HD 4WD Double Cab 149" N/A N/A $39,353 $41,600 Sierra 2500HD 4WD Double Cab 149" SLE N/A N/A $43,430 $46,400 Sierra 2500HD 4WD Double Cab 149" SLT N/A N/A $50,918 $54,400 Sierra 2500HD 4WD Double Cab 162" N/A N/A $39,542 $41,800 Sierra 2500HD 4WD Double Cab 162" SLE N/A N/A $43,617 $46,600 Sierra 2500HD 4WD Double Cab 162" SLT N/A N/A $51,105 $54,600 Sierra 2500HD 4WD Reg Cab 142" N/A N/A $36,894 $39,000 Sierra 2500HD 4WD Reg Cab 142" SLE N/A N/A $41,558 $44,400	Select style Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP 2500 Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box N/A N/A $41,000 $43,630 2500 Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box N/A N/A $41,181 $43,830 2500 Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box N/A N/A $36,734 $39,175 2500 Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box N/A N/A $43,624 $46,530 2500 Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box N/A N/A $43,805 $46,730 2500 Big Horn 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box N/A N/A $45,127 $48,030 2500 Big Horn 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box N/A N/A $39,358 $42,075 2500 Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box N/A N/A $47,524 $50,840 2500 Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box N/A N/A $47,705 $51,040 2500 Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box N/A N/A $50,149 $53,740 2500 Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box N/A N/A $50,330 $53,940 2500 Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box N/A N/A $51,651 $55,240 2500 Limited 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box N/A N/A $58,656 $63,140 2500 Limited 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box N/A N/A $58,384 $62,840 2500 Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box N/A N/A $61,280 $66,040 2500 Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box N/A N/A $61,009 $65,740 2500 Limited 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box N/A N/A $62,783 $67,540 2500 Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box N/A N/A $41,000 $43,630 2500 Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box N/A N/A $41,181 $43,830 2500 Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box N/A N/A $36,734 $39,175 2500 Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box N/A N/A $43,624 $46,530 2500 Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box N/A N/A $43,805 $46,730 2500 Lone Star 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box N/A N/A $45,127 $48,030 2500 Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box N/A N/A $39,358 $42,075 2500 Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box N/A N/A $54,307 $58,335 2500 Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box N/A N/A $54,398 $58,435 2500 Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box N/A N/A $56,932 $61,235 2500 Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box N/A N/A $57,113 $61,435 2500 Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box N/A N/A $58,434 $62,735 2500 Power Wagon 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box N/A N/A $51,054 $54,740 2500 Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box N/A N/A $36,792 $38,980 2500 Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box N/A N/A $36,973 $39,180 2500 Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box N/A N/A $33,339 $35,425 2500 Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box N/A N/A $39,416 $41,880 2500 Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box N/A N/A $39,597 $42,080 2500 Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box N/A N/A $35,964 $38,325
Show Only Differences
Pricing
Invoice Price
$38,407	$41,000
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$40,600	$43,630
Monthly Payment Estimate
$677 / month	$727 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0 Read Our Full Review	6.5 Read Our Full Review
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty pickup lineup is impressive in its capability and performance.	The ginormous 2021 Ram heavy-duty lineup reports for work, home, weekend, and hauling detail all at the same time.
TCC Likes
Incredibly capable Good turbodiesel Smooth 10-speed automatic	Big power Great interior Broad lineup
TCC Dislikes
It’s yuuuuge Pricey truck Interior is a letdown	Active safety costs extra It’s huge Not fuel-efficient
Fuel Economy
City
Coming Soon	Coming Soon
Highway
Coming Soon	Coming Soon
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
6	6
Front Head Room (in)
43.03	40.9
Front Leg Room (in)
44.53	40.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
66.02	65.9
Front Hip Room (in)
61.18	62.9
Second Head Room (in)
40.12	39.8
Second Leg Room (in)
43.4	40.2
Second Shoulder Room (in)
65.3	65.6
Second Hip Room (in)
60.24	62.7
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
158.94	149
Length, Overall (in)
250.08	238.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
81.85	79.5
Height, Overall (in)
79.82	78.2
Overhang, Front (in)
- TBD -	-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)
- TBD -	-
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)
- TBD -	-
Cab to Axle (in)
42.1	-
Cab to End of Frame (in)
- TBD -	-
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
- TBD -	-
Ground to Top of Frame (in)
- TBD -	-
Frame Width, Rear (in)
- TBD -	-
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
10.12	7.4
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
10.12	7.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)
82.2	76.3
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)
- TBD -	66.4
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)
71.4	66.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
51.85	51
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
21	20.2
Tailgate Width (in)
- TBD -	60.4
Cargo Volume (ft³)
69.5	57.5
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)
- TBD -	-
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr	4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA	4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes	Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes	Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14 x 1.6	14.2
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.1 x 1.3	14.1
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA	NA
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA	NA
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
36	31
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA	-
Fuel Tank Location
- TBD -	-
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA	-
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Recirculating Ball	Re-Circulating Ball
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
- TBD -	-
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
- TBD -	-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
52.7	47.9
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A	-
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
QHQ	TCN
Rear Tire Order Code
QHQ	TCN
Spare Tire Order Code
ZHQ	NA
Front Tire Size
LT245/75R17E	LT275/70SR18
Rear Tire Size
LT245/75R17E	LT275/70SR18
Spare Tire Size
LT245/75R17E	Full-Size
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD -	7280
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD -	7280
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD -	-
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
N/A	-
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
N/A	-
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
N/A	-
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000	5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500	500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
14500	14460
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
1450	1446
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
16940	14280
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
4235	3570
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
18500	14460
Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
4400	5500
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
6390	6390
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
3582	3594
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2770	2847
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
10150	10000
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
24000	21500
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
-	6441
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD -	18 X 8
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD -	18 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD -	Full-Size
Front Wheel Material
Steel	Styled Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel	Styled Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel	Steel
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD -	-
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
720	730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA	730
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
170	180
Maximum Alternator Watts
N/A	-
Engine
Engine Order Code
L8T	ESB
Engine Type
Gas V8	Regular Unleaded V-8
Displacement
6.6L/- TBD -	6.4 L/392
Fuel System
Direct Injection	Sequential MPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
401 @ 5200	410 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
464 @ 4000	429 @ 4000
Engine Oil Cooler
- TBD -	None
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
NA	- TBD -
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
NA	- TBD -
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
NA	- TBD -
Transmission
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
MYD	DFX
Trans Type
6	8
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic	Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA	NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.03	4.71
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.36	3.14
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.53	2.11
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.15	1.67
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85	1.28
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67	1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.06	3.29
Clutch Size (in)
N/A	-
Trans Power Take Off
NA	-
Trans PTO Access
NA	No
Transfer Case Model
NA	None
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA	-
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA	-
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA	No
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA	0.84
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA	0.67
Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA	-
Tenth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA	-
Summary
Vehicle Name
GMC Sierra 2500HD	Ram 2500
Body Style
Crew Cab Pickup	Crew Cab
Body Code
E63	T
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Torsion Bar	-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
3-Stage Leaf	-
Suspension Type - Front
Short/Long Arm	Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Leaf Springs	Multi-Link
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
- TBD -	-
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
- TBD -	-
Axle Type - Front
- TBD -	Non-Independent
Axle Type - Rear
- TBD -	Rigid Axle
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
- TBD -	5000
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
- TBD -	6200
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA	3.73
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.73	3.73
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
51	-
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
51	-
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.38	-
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA	-
Frame
Frame Type
- TBD -	-
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
NA	- TBD -

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