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MSRP:
$22,195 - $49,715
Value:
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MPG:
13 city/18 hwy
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$23,590
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2012 GMC Sierra Comparisons
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Year
2012
Make
GMC
Model
Sierra
Trim
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Crew Cab
- 1500 4WD V8
- 1500 RWD V8
- 1500 Denali 4WD V8
- 1500 Denali RWD V8
- 1500 Hybrid 4WD V8
- 1500 Hybrid RWD V8
- 2500 HD Denali 2WD V8
- 2500 HD Denali 4WD V8
- 3500 HD Denali 2WD V8
- 3500 HD Denali 4WD V8
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Crew Cab Long
- 2500 HD 2WD V8
- 2500 HD 4WD V8
- 3500 HD 2WD V8
- 3500 HD 4WD V8
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Crew Cab Short
- 2500 HD 2WD V8
- 2500 HD 4WD V8
- 3500 HD 2WD V8
- 3500 HD 4WD V8
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Ext Cab
- 3500 HD 2WD V8
- 3500 HD 4WD V8
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Ext Cab Long
- 1500 4WD V8
- 1500 RWD V8
- 2500 HD 2WD V8
- 2500 HD 4WD V8
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Ext Cab Short
- 1500 4WD V8
- 1500 RWD V6
- 1500 RWD V8
- 2500 HD 2WD V8
- 2500 HD 4WD V8
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Reg Cab
- 2500 HD 2WD V8
- 2500 HD 4WD V8
- 3500 HD 2WD V8
- 3500 HD 4WD V8
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Reg Cab Long
- 1500 4WD V6
- 1500 4WD V8
- 1500 RWD V6
- 1500 RWD V8
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Reg Cab Short
- 1500 4WD V6
- 1500 4WD V8
- 1500 RWD V6
- 1500 RWD V8
General Pricing
General Pricing
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GMC Sierra 1500
Ram 1500
Toyota Tundra
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
MSRP
$25,635.00
$22,120.00
$25,485.00
$25,935.00
Destination
$995.00
$995.00
$985.00
$995.00
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Engines & Power
Engines & Power
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GMC Sierra 1500
Ram 1500
Toyota Tundra
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Standard Engine
4.3L 195hp V6
3.7L 215hp V6
4L 270hp V6
4.3L 195hp V6
Horsepower
195 @ 4600 RPM
215 @ 5200 RPM
270 @ 5600 RPM
195 @ 4600 RPM
Torque
260 @ 2800 RPM
235 @ 4000 RPM
278 @ 4400 RPM
260 @ 2800 RPM
Valves
2
2
4
2
Displacement (cc)
4300
3701
3956
4300
Bore X Stroke (in.)
4 X 3.5
3.7 X 3.6
3.7 X 3.7
4 X 3.5
Compression Ratio
9.2:1
9.7:1
10.4:1
9.2:1
Fuel Economy
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Ram 1500
Toyota Tundra
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
City (mpg)
14
14
16
14
Highway (mpg)
18
20
20
18
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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GMC Sierra 1500
Ram 1500
Toyota Tundra
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
4706.9
4739.9
4684.8
4854.6
Wheelbase (in.)
119
140.5
145.7
133.7
Length (in.)
205.6
231
228.7
224.5
Width (in.)
80
79.4
79.9
79.9
Height (in.)
73.8
74.4
75.8
73.8
Track Front (in.)
68.1
68
67.9
68.1
Track Rear (in.)
67
67.5
67.9
67
Ground Clearance (in.)
9.1
9
10.2
9.5
Interior Dimensions
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GMC Sierra 1500
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Toyota Tundra
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Standard Seating
3
3
3
3
Front Headroom (in.)
41.5
40.3
40.2
41.5
Rear Headroom (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Front Legroom (in.)
41.3
41
42.5
41.3
Rear Legroom (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
65.2
66
66.7
65.2
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Front Hip Room (in.)
62.5
62.9
63
62.5
Rear Hip Room (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Payload & Towing
Payload & Towing
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Toyota Tundra
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Passenger Volum (cu. ft.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Ram 1500
Toyota Tundra
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Front Suspension
wishbone
wishbone
wishbone
wishbone
Rear Suspension
beam
beam
beam
beam
Tires
265/70R17
265/70R17
255/70R18
265/70R17
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Toyota Tundra
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Power Door Locks
N/A
N/A
Std.
N/A
Braking & Traction
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4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
4x4 wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
4x4 wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
N/A
Std.
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
N/A
Yes
Yes
N/A
CD Changer
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
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Ram 1500
Toyota Tundra
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Cruise Control
Std.
N/A
N/A
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Ram 1500
Toyota Tundra
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Safety
Safety
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Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seats
Seats
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Toyota Tundra
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Roof
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Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Power Windows
N/A
N/A
Std.
N/A
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