2023 RAM 1500 vs. 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

You’ve decided you need a workhorse for your McKinney jobsite, or maybe you need a light-duty pickup truck to help manage your Sherman-area property. Either way, on your shopping journey for your next pickup, you’re likely to compare the RAM 1500 vs Silverado 1500.

The Chevy specs look pretty good on paper. However, the RAM is a much better choice. But you don’t have to take our word for it. Car & Driver gave the Silverado 1500 a respectable 8.5 points out of 10 in their 2023 review. 8.5 out of 10 is very good. But the RAM 1500 scored even better with a perfect 10.

When comparing the RAM 1500 vs. the Silverado 1500, you’ll see that the Chevy has higher towing and payload capacities, but the RAM offers a more comfortable, versatile pickup. If you want a truck that easily handles everyday commutes and outings alongside your worksite demands, choose the RAM 1500.

RAM 1500 vs. Silverado 1500 Reliability & Ride Quality

Both of these pickup trucks are reliable and can deliver years of fantastic service when you take care of them. The third-party website RepairPal notes both vehicles are close in their repair costs and reliability. However, the RAM 1500 is less expensive to maintain and repair.

Ride quality can be subjective, but in the RAM 1500 vs the Silverado 1500 debate, the RAM 1500 wins. Like most pickups, the Silverado 1500 relies on leaf-spring suspension, which is good for most tasks. However, the standard coil springs allow the RAM to absorb bumps in the road with far less disruption and a smoother ride.

Upgrade with the RAM 1500’s available air suspension, and you’ll have an even better time on McKinney and Sherman roads. You can even adjust your ride height to go over rough terrain or maximize fuel economy on the highways or if you’re heading to rough terrain.

RAM 1500 vs. Silverado 1500: Gas Mileage

Gas prices aren’t going down any time soon, and pickup trucks are notoriously known as gas-guzzlers. Not anymore. The 2023 RAM 1500 gets up to 25 mpg on the highway. It’s a noticeable difference compared to the base-level Silverado 1500’s 22 mpg. You’ll go around 50 more miles per tank of gas with the RAM 1500, meaning fewer trips to the pump.

Both models offer a range of different engines. But they don’t all deliver great gas mileage. Both trucks have diesel-powered configurations. With a diesel engine and AWD, the RAM 1500 gets an EPA-estimated 29 mpg highway. A similarly equipped Silverado 1500 gets up to 26 mpg. Again, you’ll get 50 more miles per tank of gas.

Look for the all-electric RAM 1500 arriving at our dealership sometime in late 2024 if you want to lower your overall costs of ownership while having a great pickup truck in your driveway!

RAM 1500 vs. Silverado 1500: Luxury Features

Do luxury features matter when comparing pickup trucks? Yes. Many reviewers have stated that the RAM 1500 simply looks and feels nicer than other pickups in its class. The RAM 1500 is the highest-tech pickup ever created by this automaker!

As we close out our RAM 1500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comparison, discover a few areas where the differences tip the scales in the RAM’s favor once again.

• The Chevy is offered with an optional 7-speaker Bose® audio system. Choose the RAM, and you’ll get up to 19 speakers with the optional Harman/Kardon® setup.
• The Chevy’s optional “Multi-Flex” tailgate can transform into a step, which is great for the jobsite. The RAM takes a different approach. You’ll get a gate that can swing down normally or swing out to the side. Paired with the RAM’s built-in bed step, we think the tailgate design is ultimately more practical for daily use.
• The RAM 1500 is available with a head-up display that puts the most important information right on your windshield. The Chevy doesn’t offer anything similar.

Test Drive a Ram 1500 for Sale Near Denison

Climb into the cabin of a new RAM 1500 and see for yourself what we’re talking about. Contact us, call 903-304-1806, or schedule a test drive to take the next steps. Ahead of your test drive, look over our new vehicles to find the perfect one for you. We’re happy to help in any way we can.