Compare the2023 Ram 1500 TRXVS 2022 GMC Sierra Limited

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Ram 1500 TRX are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The GMC Sierra Limited doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The 1500 TRX offers optional Reverse Stop that uses rear sensors to monitor and automatically apply the brakes to prevent a rear collision. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive is standard on the 1500 TRX. But it costs extra on the Sierra Limited.

Both the 1500 TRX and the Sierra Limited have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The Ram 1500 TRX weighs 1030 to 2173 pounds more than the GMC Sierra Limited. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The 1500 TRX’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the Sierra Limited’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).

There are over 43 percent more Ram dealers than there are GMC dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the 1500 TRX’s warranty.

The Ram 1500 TRX’s engine uses a cast iron block for durability, while the Sierra Limited’s engines use an aluminum block. Aluminum engine blocks are much more prone to warp and crack at high temperatures than cast iron.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the 1500 TRX has a standard 250-amp alternator. The Sierra Limited’s standard 170-amp alternator and largest (optional) 220-amp alternator aren’t as powerful.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the 1500 TRX has a 800-amp battery. The Sierra Limited only offers a standard 730-amp battery.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Ram vehicles are more reliable than GMC vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Ram 9 places higher in reliability than GMC.

The 1500 TRX’s 6.2 supercharged V8 produces 392 more horsepower (702 vs. 310) and 302 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 348) than the Sierra Limited’s standard 2.7 turbo 4-cylinder. The 1500 TRX’s 6.2 supercharged V8 produces 347 more horsepower (702 vs. 355) and 267 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 383) than the Sierra Limited’s optional 5.3 V8. The 1500 TRX’s 6.2 supercharged V8 produces 282 more horsepower (702 vs. 420) and 190 lbs.-ft. more torque (650 vs. 460) than the Sierra Limited’s optional 6.2 V8.

As tested in Motor Trend the Ram 1500 TRX is faster than the GMC Sierra Limited V8:

The 1500 TRX has 9 gallons more fuel capacity than the Sierra Limited Double/Crew Cab’s standard fuel tank (33 vs. 24 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The 1500 TRX has 5 gallons more fuel capacity than the Sierra Limited Regular Cab’s standard fuel tank (33 vs. 28 gallons).

The 1500 TRX’s launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s at 4500 in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the 1500 TRX’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Sierra Limited:

The 1500 TRX stops shorter than the Sierra Limited:

For better traction, the 1500 TRX has larger tires than the Sierra Limited (325/65R18 vs. 255/70R17). The 1500 TRX’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Sierra Limited (325/65R18 vs. 275/60R20).

The 1500 TRX’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 65 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Sierra Limited’s standard 70 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the 1500 TRX has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Sierra Limited.

The 1500 TRX has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the 1500 TRX flat and controlled during cornering. The Sierra Limited’s suspension doesn’t offer a rear stabilizer bar.

The front and rear suspension of the 1500 TRX uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than the Sierra Limited, which uses leaf springs in the rear. Coil springs compress more progressively and offer more suspension travel for a smoother ride with less bottoming out.

The 1500 TRX has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The 1500 TRX’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

The 1500 TRX has vehicle speed sensitive variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For greater off-road capability the 1500 TRX has a 3.8 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Sierra 1500 Limited Standard Bed Crew Cab (11.8 vs. 8 inches), allowing the 1500 TRX to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The 1500 TRX’s minimum ground clearance is .9 inch higher than on the Sierra 1500 Limited Short Bed AT4 Crew Cab (11.8 vs. 10.9 inches).

The 1500 TRX uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the 1500 TRX’s available rear seats recline. The Sierra Limited’s optional rear seats don’t recline.

Both the 1500 TRX and Sierra Limited have bed indentations that accommodate 2x4’s for two-tiered loading, but the 1500 TRX also has indentations to separate the cargo box into three different sections length-wise.

The 1500 TRX’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Sierra Limited’s (8100 vs. 7400 pounds).

While the Sierra 1500 Limited Short Bed Crew Cab 4x4 can only tow 6600, any 1500 TRX can tow a minimum of 8100 pounds.

The 1500 TRX’s standard power windows allow the driver or passenger to lower and raise the windows without leaning over or being distracted. Power windows cost extra on the Sierra Limited.

The 1500 TRX’s front power windows open or close with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Sierra Limited’s basic optional power windows’ front passenger window doesn’t close automatically.

The 1500 TRX’s standard power locks allow the driver or passenger to lock or unlock all the doors at a touch without leaning over, or reaching to the back seat. Power locks cost extra on the Sierra Limited.

The 1500 TRX’s standard speed-sensitive wipers speed up when the vehicle does, so that the driver doesn’t have to continually adjust the speed of the wipers. The Sierra Limited’s manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted. The 1500 TRX’s optional wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically according to the amount of rainfall on the windshield.

To help drivers see further while navigating curves, the 1500 TRX has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer cornering lights.

The 1500 TRX has standard power remote mirrors. The Sierra Limited only comes with remote mirrors at extra cost. Without them the driver will have to roll down the windows and reach across the car to adjust the mirrors.

The 1500 TRX’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. GMC charges extra for heated mirrors on the Sierra Limited.

Optional air conditioned front and rear seats keep the 1500 TRX’s passengers comfortable and take the sting out of hot leather in summer. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.

The 1500 TRX has a standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. Dual zone air conditioning is only available on the Sierra Limited SLE/Elevation/SLT/AT4/Denali.

The 1500 TRX will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the 1500 TRX will retain 66.24% of its original price after five years, while the Sierra Limited only retains 59.17% to 63.71%.

The Ram 1500 was chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 3 of the last 3 years. The Sierra Limited has never been a Car and Driver “Top Ten” pick.

The Ram 1500 was chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Five/10Best Trucks” in 2019. The Sierra Limited has never been a Car and Driver “Top Five/10Best Truck” pick.

Motor Trend selected the 1500 TRX as their 2021 Truck of the Year. The Sierra Limited has never been chosen.

The Ram 1500 was chosen as one of Automobile Magazine’s “All Stars” for 4 of the last 13 years. The Sierra Limited has never been an “All Star.”

The Ram Pickup outsold the GMC Sierra by over two to one during the 2022 model year.