Competition
With countless trim levels, body styles, powertrains and options available out there, full-size pickup truck buyers have their work cut out for them. This market segment is extremely fierce and, excluding promotions and other dealer incentives, pricing for the Silverado, Sierra, F-150, Ram, Titan and Tundra only varies a few hundreds of dollars.
As far as the Silverado and Sierra are concerned, differences are negligible. It's up to you to decide which one you like best. Note that the Sierra offers a sportier variant which Chevy has yet to match: the 403-hp, 6.2L Denali with full-time all-wheel drive instead of on-demand four-wheel drive.
Conclusion
The GMC Sierra rightfully deserves to be considered as the North American Truck of the Year along with the Chevy Silverado. GM pickups offer best-in-class ride comfort and commendable build quality. Furthermore, model selection is impressive.
Sure, one could wish for a greater differentiation between both GM models -- as it stands now, there is almost none. For example, the Sierra could offer exclusive variants other than the more expensive Denali. After all, GM seems to be positioning the Sierra as a work tool and the Silverado as an everyday truck.
With a price range of $23,500 to over $60,000, the 2008 GMC Sierra caters to the needs and wants of almost anybody, offering perhaps the best in pickup truck technology. But remember that the completely redesigned 2009 Dodge Ram and Ford F-150 are set to arrive very shortly...
Ride comfort
Nice interior fit and finish
Available options (cabins, box lengths, etc.)
Limited access and legroom for rear passengers
Too similar to the Silverado
None
photo:General Motors
With countless trim levels, body styles, powertrains and options available out there, full-size pickup truck buyers have their work cut out for them. This market segment is extremely fierce and, excluding promotions and other dealer incentives, pricing for the Silverado, Sierra, F-150, Ram, Titan and Tundra only varies a few hundreds of dollars.
As far as the Silverado and Sierra are concerned, differences are negligible. It's up to you to decide which one you like best. Note that the Sierra offers a sportier variant which Chevy has yet to match: the 403-hp, 6.2L Denali with full-time all-wheel drive instead of on-demand four-wheel drive.
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| With countless trim levels, body styles, powertrains and options, there's certainly a Sierra for you. |
Conclusion
The GMC Sierra rightfully deserves to be considered as the North American Truck of the Year along with the Chevy Silverado. GM pickups offer best-in-class ride comfort and commendable build quality. Furthermore, model selection is impressive.
Sure, one could wish for a greater differentiation between both GM models -- as it stands now, there is almost none. For example, the Sierra could offer exclusive variants other than the more expensive Denali. After all, GM seems to be positioning the Sierra as a work tool and the Silverado as an everyday truck.
With a price range of $23,500 to over $60,000, the 2008 GMC Sierra caters to the needs and wants of almost anybody, offering perhaps the best in pickup truck technology. But remember that the completely redesigned 2009 Dodge Ram and Ford F-150 are set to arrive very shortly...
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Nice interior fit and finish
Available options (cabins, box lengths, etc.)
 |
Limited access and legroom for rear passengers
Too similar to the Silverado
 |
None
photo:General Motors
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