Compare Ram 1500 to the F-150 and GMC Sierra in Mountain Home, AR

 

Check Out How the Ram 1500 Stacks Up Against Its Competitors

Ultimate Auto Group is ultimately here to serve your best interest and help you settle on a model that offers the full range of specific features you require to go about your daily travels with full confidence. Whether you're searching for some respite from the bare-bones nature of your work truck with some convenient luxuries, or you're simply more inclined to settle on a model that's stripped back and crafted solely to handle tough tasks; you'll find that the Ram 1500 has been designed for it all. Ram 1500 trucks are highly praised for their comfortable ride, commanding style, and trustworthy levels of reliability. We understand that there are plenty of other options out there, so we've provided a brief rundown of how the Ram 1500 stacks up against its chief competitors, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and the GMC Sierra 1500.

Performance and CapabilitiesRam 1500: The Ram 1500 starts us off strong with a lineup of four powertrains to explore. The base 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine with eTorque provides plenty of horsepower and torque to accommodate for reasonable towing and hauling responsibilities, however the 5.7-kliter HEMI V8 and its eTorque variant offer upgraded performance with the top-tier 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine with eTorque offering up 395 horsepower and 410 pound-feet of torque. Further available is the 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 engine that develops immense low-end torque making it a perfect option for those who tow more frequently than they haul items and equipment around the Mountain Home, AR and West Plains, MO region. In terms of capabilities, the Ram 1500 can tow up to 12,750 pounds when properly equipped.

GMC Sierra 1500: The GMC Sierra 1500 showcases a range of four powertrain options ranging from a 2.7-liter Turbo Engine up to its top-performing optional 6.2-liter V8 engine that's good for 42- horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. Further available engines include a 5.3-liter V8 and 3.0-liter Turbo Diesel. When outfitted with the top-tier engine, the GMC Sierra can tow up to 12,500 pounds.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500: The Chevy Silverado 1500 offers six powerplant configurations to choose from. The first of which is a 4.3-liter EcoTec3 V6 engine which generates 285 horsepower and 305 pound-feet of torque. The model also can be had with a 2.7-liter Turbocharged engine, a 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 engine (with either an Dynamic Fuel Management or Active Fuel Management system), a 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8 engine, or a Duramax 3.0-liter Turbo-Diesel I-6 engine. This year the Chevrolet Silverado takes the lead in the field of maximum towing capabilities with an available 13,400-pound towing limit.

 GMC Sierra 1500

 Silverado 1500 Interior

Chevrolet Silverado 1500: The Chevy Silverado 1500 offers six powerplant configurations to choose from. The first of which is a 4.3-liter EcoTec3 V6 engine which generates 285 horsepower and 305 pound-feet of torque. The model also can be had with a 2.7-liter Turbocharged engine, a 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 engine (with either an Dynamic Fuel Management or Active Fuel Management system), a 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8 engine, or a Duramax 3.0-liter Turbo-Diesel I-6 engine. This year the Chevrolet Silverado takes the lead in the field of maximum towing capabilities with an available 13,400-pound towing limit.

Interior Comfort Amenities

Ram 1500: The Ram 1500 offers some of the most luxurious amenities in its class. Such features include an optional dual-pane panoramic 10-foot sunroof, genuine leather seating, satin gloss light black chrome and black argent open pore wood accents, and an upper glove box door crafted with real wood. Interior comfort isn't just about surfaces and finishing elements. Space is a must-have for any truck owner in the Heber Springs, AR and Yellville, AR area. The Ram 1500 offers an optional fold-down center console, a reclining second row, rear seat ventilation, and up to 45.1 inches of legroom for second-row passengers.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500: The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers up a comfortable ride through a large cabin generous first-row head and legroom while also featuring available rear seatback storage compartments and leather seating surfaces.

GMC Sierra 1500: The GMC Sierra 1500 has long been regarded as a truck driven by luxury features and eye-catching style. In that sense, the Sierra 1500 continues this tradition with ample space in the first and second rows as well as optional heated rear outboard seats to ensure cold-weather comfort.

Technology

Ram 1500: The Ram 1500 doesn't skimp when it comes to cool new groundbreaking tech features as evidenced by an immense available Uconnect 12.0 with Navigation feature that uses a 12-inch touchscreen.

 Ram 1500 Interior

This screen can be customized using pinch-and-zoom technology along with a range of good old fashioned physical knobs for easy access to your most used control settings like Volume and Power. The Ram 1500 can be had with a media center with up to four ultra-fast USB charging ports and up to three 115-volt outlets to charge tools and electronics when on the move. Furthermore, the model offers an upgraded Harman Kardon Premium sound system with the most speakers in its class.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500: The Chevrolet Silverado also has a fairly tech-centric interior experience, however the model's largest available touchscreen only measures in at eight-inches. Like the Ram 1500, it also offers Apple CarPlay and Apple Android compatibilities.

GMC Sierra 1500: Like the Chevy truck, the GMC Sierra 1500 also only features an optional eight-inch touchscreen as its largest infotainment interface. The same smartphone connectivity features are available while its Bose Premium Sound system is also on-hand to help elevate your travels.

What's the Bottom Line?

So, which truck is right for your regular responsibilities around the Branson, MO and Harrison, AR region? While the Chevy Silverado 1500 and the GMC Sierra 1500 offer up plenty of lucrative selling points, the Ram 1500 is simply a more well-rounded model with its range of luxurious amenities, diverse engine lineup, and pioneering tech. If you're interested in test driving a truck that consistently receives praise from everyday drivers and experts alike, consider calling our professional sales staff over the phone to set up a test drive in the new Ram 1500 at Ultimate Auto Group today.