Compare the Sierra Light Duty Denali
to the Competition
Compare New Trucks: How the Upscale GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Stacks Up to Rival Trucks
In the realm of luxury pickup trucks, there's only one that has reached the summit. The GMC Sierra 1500 Denali represents the pinnacle of excellence in the light duty class. To assist Pennsylvanians, Jo-Dan Buick GMC has put together a comprehensive truck comparison outlining how the GMC Sierra Denali compares to other upscale pickups, such as the Ram 1500 Tungsten and Ford F-150 Platinum. See how the GMC Sierra light duty Denali fares against truck competitors. Our GMC dealership near Scranton sells premium trucks wearing the Denali badge. You can explore new GMC Sierra 1500 Denali trucks for sale in Moosic, PA, after finding out what makes these upscale options so unique.
Interior Features & Legroom
The spacious Crew Cab configuration for the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali offers 45 inches of front-row legroom, resulting in a comfortable ride back to Wilkes-Barre after a long towing journey. The Ram 1500 Tungsten offers class-exclusive reclining seats, but there's only 41 inches of front-row legroom - a disadvantage if you're behind the wheel on a lengthy towing voyage. The F-150 Platinum has 44 inches of legroom in the front.
Comparing premium sound systems? The GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate comes with a Bose® Premium Series sound system featuring Centerpoint surround sound to counter the Klipsch® Reference Premiere Audio System in the Ram 1500 Tungsten and the Bang & Olufsen® Sound System in the Ford F-150 Platinum.
There are premium seats in the GMC Sierra Denali. Perforated Forge leather seating surfaces have a contrasting stitch pattern. The Denali Ultimate has full-grain leather seats and plaited contrast stitching. The Ram 1500 Tungsten has premium leather front bucket seats, while the F-150 Platinum has leather-trimmed seats with Active Motion® cushions.
Utility: Cargo Space & Design
Truck Bed
Utility is everything for Pennsylvania truck shoppers. The GMC Sierra 1500 Denali offers more cargo bed volume than any truck competitor in its class, courtesy of the GMC CarbonPro bed. Handle whatever life throws at you by choosing the GMC truck. The Sierra 1500 Denali has 63 cubic feet of cargo bed volume with the short bed, and the standard bed has 72 cubic feet. The standard beds for the F-150 Platinum and Ram 1500 Tungsten offer 62 cubic feet and 69 cubic feet of cargo box volume, respectively.
The world's first six-function MultiPro™ Tailgate, a unique tailgate, comes standard for the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali. The Ram 1500 lacks a tailgate as innovative, and the F-150 offers a Pro Access Tailgate.
Design
The upscale option from the GMC Sierra lineup has a unique Denali exterior. The truck is known in part for its standout good looks and eye-catching features. The truck competition cannot compare. Out front is the signature Denali chrome grille. There are also chrome wheel-to-wheel assist steps. Power deployable running boards are available for the F-150 Platinum, but they are an add-on that will cost extra. The Ram 1500 Tungsten has generic power running boards and 22-inch wheels.
Multiple Denali wheels are available. Shop at our GMC dealership near Wilkes-Barre for eye-catching 20-inch multidimensional polished aluminum wheels or exclusive 22-inch painted aluminum wheels with machining and bright chrome inserts. The F-150 Platinum has smaller 20-inch gloss black-painted wheels. Need another reason to choose the GMC Sierra Denali? Dual projector LED headlamps and GMC daytime running lamps with a signature C-shaped design have a bolder and wider appearance. The result is better visibility while towing your boat, camper, or work trailer after dusk. Give the lighting advantage to the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali.
Towing Capability
A GMC Sierra 1500 Denali with the primary V8 engine has a 9,400-pound towing capacity. The Ram 1500 Tungsten lags behind with a 9,150-pound towing capacity. With its V6 engine, the Ford F-150 Platinum can tow trailers up to 13,500 pounds. The GMC Sierra 1500 keeps pace with its 13,300-pound maximum towing capacity, courtesy of the diesel engine. The secondary V8 engine vaults the towing rating to 13,200 pounds.
Engines
GMC Sierra 1500 Denali trucks operate with a 5.3-liter gas V8 engine rated for 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. Upgrade to the secondary V8 engine for a GMC Sierra 1500 truck that generates 420 max horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque. Each V8 powerplant works with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The F-150 Platinum is powered by a 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine rated for 400 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque. Ram 1500 Tungsten models work with a Hurricane inline-six engine rated for 540 horsepower but have a lackluster 8-speed automatic transmission. The GMC Sierra light duty Denali is the only truck among this trio to offer diesel power. Truck buyers from Dickson City can choose a GMC Sierra 1500 Denali that runs on diesel power with the available Duramax® Turbo Diesel six-cylinder engine.
Ground Clearance
These trucks offer off-road models with improved ground clearance ratings, but the standard figure is eight inches. For a new GMC truck with higher ground clearance, consider the AT4 or AT4X.
Driving Range/Fuel Economy
EPA ratings aren't released for the F-150. The Ram 1500 Tungsten is rated for 15/21/17 (city/highway/combined) mpg. The GMC Sierra 1500 Denali earns 16/20/17 mpg. Extend your towing trips on a full tank with the available Duramax® Turbo-Diesel inline-six engine, which yields 25 mpg combined in the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali.
Technology
Truck owners have access to over 40 inches of combined driver-focused digital displays - the most in its class - with the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali. The 13.4-inch color touchscreen is part of the Premium GMC Infotainment System featuring Google built-in compatibility. This counters the Uconnect® 5 NAV 14.4-inch touchscreen in the Ram 1500 Tungsten and the SYNC® 4 with a smaller 12-inch center display in the F-150 Platinum. GMC Sierra 1500 Denali models have a customizable 12.3-inch Driver Information Center, giving Scranton truck owners the ability to select Classic, Progressive, Digital, or Clean layouts.
Safety
GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate models come with Super Cruise® for hands-free towing on Pennsylvania highways, including I-81 through Scranton. The F-150 offers Blue Cruise, and the Ram 1500 Tungsten offers Hands-Free Active Driving Assist. Compared to the F-150, the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali has a larger 15-inch multicolor Head-Up Display that places towing navigation to your Wilkes-Barre destination on the windshield. The GMC Sierra 1500 offers up to 14 camera views to help you tow with confidence. This includes the unique Transparent Trailer View. The F-150 Platinum features Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ and Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™, while the Ram 1500 doesn't offer as many trailering innovations.
FAQs
The GMC Sierra 1500 Denali is powered by a 5.3-liter V8 engine with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Denali Ultimate models work with the 6.2-liter V8 engine rated for 420 horsepower. We're a new GMC truck dealer near Wilkes-Barre with Denali and Denali Ultimate options from the Sierra 1500 lineup.
GMC Sierra 1500 Denali models show off a signature Denali grille with a chrome header and come with chrome wheel-to-wheel assist steps. Inside, truck owners can sink into Forge perforated-leather seats. The upscale cab comes with authentic wood and patterned aluminum trim.
The GMC MultiPro™ Tailgate helps improve loading, unloading, and accessing the cargo box through six functions, including a primary gate, primary gate load stop, inner gate load stop, easy access, full-width step, and inner gate with work surface.
The GMC Sierra 1500 Denali offers 45 inches of legroom in its Crew Cab model, surpassing both its F-150 and Ram 1500 rival.
Test Drive a New GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Truck Today at Jo-Dan Buick GMC
From performance and utility to interior space and technology, the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali sets a high bar for its entire truck class. Contact Jo-Dan Buick GMC to schedule a test drive in the light duty Denali phenom. There are several Denali options among the selection of new GMC trucks for sale near Scranton. Upgrade your truck to a new GMC Sierra 1500 Denali today.
Disclaimer: The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excludes tax, title, license, dealer fees, document fee of $490, and optional equipment. Dealer sets final price.
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