GMC Sierra 2500 vs Ford F-250
You’ve held off purchasing a truck because you can’t decide between the GMC Sierra 2500 and the Ford F-250. However, it’s coming down to the wire as to which one suits your forays around Columbus, Grove City, and Dublin, OH. Rely on the team at Mark Wahlberg Buick GMC to give you the facts about which model supersedes the other in this comparison.
TRAILER CAMERA VIEWS
TRAILER BED AUDIO SYSTEM
TAILGATE OPTIONS
If you’re looking for a tough truck, you’ll feel confident in the GMC’s and the Ford’s capabilities. These heavy-duty trucks have the power and prowess you need for worksite duties or for outdoor activities. However, the Sierra 2500 generates more strength, which adds versatility to your next adventure.
These trucks can tow a heavy load—but how heavy? Loading up your trailer, your boat, or any other large toy you need to make life more fun is easy with either truck thanks to their ability to tow tens of thousands of pounds.
While these trucks can tow a lot, you may find towing is easier with the GMC Sierra 2500 thanks to its increased visibility with its available industry-first Transparent Trailer View as well as 15 diverse camera views. You’ll feel safe and secure with those multiple views. While the Ford provides an optional 180-/360-Degree Camera, it may not offer that many views.
To catch a glimpse of vital stats, like a step-by-step departure checklist and trailer mileage, simply access the optional ProGrade™ Trailering System. This mobile app allows you to view important information anywhere simply by accessing your phone. While inside the cabin, you can access this information on the touchscreen display.
Unfortunately for F-250 drivers, there’s no similar trailering system to stay updated with important information.
While towing is common when driving a heavy-duty truck, another popular use of the Sierra 2500 and the F-250 is tackling unpaved roads. Thanks to the optional off-roading packages offered by both GMC and Ford, you and your truck can embark on countless adventures.
The F-250 can be equipped with the Tremor Off-Road Package, which adds a turbo diesel engine, 35-inch tires, and selectable drive modes.
The GMC Sierra 2500, on the other hand, comes with several off-road packages and optional features you can select, including:
- X31 Off-Road Package: This package adds the features you need to conquer all-terrain trails, such as off-road suspension, underbody skid plates, and specialty shocks.
- Snow Plow Prep/Camper Package: This feature adds heavy-duty front springs, under body skid plates, and a power feed to accommodate exterior lighting.
- Selectable driving modes: This feature allows your GMC Sierra 2500 to make systematic performance needs to match your driving style and location.
While the Ford F-250 offers some off-roading features, you may find the Sierra 2500 and its additional options provide the freedom to choose which features best align with your off-roading lifestyle.
The GMC Sierra 2500 and the Ford F-250 prove to be reliable companions on and off the road thanks to their modern technologies and safety systems. Although the Ford provides plenty of utility, the GMC can be equipped with unique features designed to make every adventure as convenient as the last.
Whether you’re tailgating with friends, working at the jobsite, or camping at your favorite remote spot, you’ll always have access to your favorite playlists thanks to the premium audio system offered with the F-250 and the Sierra 2500.
Inside each truck, you’ll find a magnitude of speakers that will help create a crystal-clear audio experience. But what happens after you’ve arrived at your location and cut the engine to your truck? Does that mean the music stops too?
When you drive the GMC Sierra 2500, the fun keeps going thanks to the available MultiPro™ Audio System by Kicker. This in-bed audio system lets you blast your favorite tunes even when your truck isn’t running.
Drivers who choose the F-250 will find the music abruptly ends when they reach their destination since no similar in-bed audio system is offered.
If you plan to let your rookie driver drive your truck, you’ll be pleased to know the standard Teen Driver system in the GMC can help protect them. It enables you to create limitations on particular systems, such as audio and speed.
While your teen travels around in your truck, Teen Driver will monitor their driving progress. You can view a report card of their driving behaviors to help coach them. Even after they get their license and you aren’t in the truck with them, you can still utilize Teen Driver to keep track of their mastery.
Sadly for Ford F-250 drivers, no comparable feature is offered.
Whether you’re transporting passengers or cargo, the GMC Sierra 2500 and the Ford F-250 have space for them. Plus, with seating amenities and utility features on either truck, you can feel confident that your truck will benefit everyone and everything on board.
Of course, you as the driver will be comfortable with highly adjustable seats. However, what about your front-seat companion? Whether a relative, friend, or co-worker, they can adjust their seat to their comfort. A 10-way power front passenger seat can be added optionally to the Sierra.
Driving the Ford means you and your front-seat passenger won’t have the same control capabilities as the Sierra 2500 since this truck stops at an available 8-way power front passenger seat. While you can find that sweet spot, you may not be able to adjust the seats to the perfect configuration like you can with the GMC Sierra 2500.
The GMC honors your requests for easy loading. With the available MultiPro™ Tailgate, you’ll have six separate ways to load up your truck bed, simplifying the challenges that may come from different sizes and shapes of cargo.
Some of the popular configurations include:
- Primary Gate Load Stop: Great for helping keep longer items like wood for your new deck in place.
- Full-Width Step: Makes it easy to climb into the bed of the truck.
- Work surface: Get some work done at a comfortable position thanks to this second-tier gate that can fold flat.
Although the Ford tailgate can be opened remotely, it doesn’t have multiple ways to open it.
We hope this comparison of the GMC Sierra 2500 and the Ford F-250 helps expedite your truck purchase. Once you’re sure which truck you want, you can go forth with confidence around Columbus, Grove City, and Dublin, OH.
As you can see, the GMC offers a bit more than the Ford. To truly see how it handles, visit Mark Wahlberg Buick GMC for a test drive.
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