siberian_husky

I am deciding between a 2015 F-150 Platinum 3.5 ecoboost and the 2015 GMC Sierra Denali 5.3 V8 ecotec3. I currently drive a 2010 F150 XLT SCREW. The 2010 I currently drive actually disappointed me with mechainical and stuctual problems.

Cost of Ford about 5K more. Cost of insurance premium 350 more per year. Test drove both. The Ford definitely felt like it had more kick but honestly the 5.3 V8 of the GMC is a pretty good engine. I only tow 2500 pound pop-up 3-5 times per year. I liked the interior of the Denali more. I am more of a Ford guy but the price difference and the insurance premium difference is pushing me towards my first GM product!

Please help with kind and honest advice.

MP15TDriver

Ultimately, it's up to you. Buy what you want.

$5000 difference (I'm not sure if that is sticker price or real world price) and $350 more per year in insurance seems like it could easily be negated by higher resale of the F150 (compared to a long-in-the-tooth Denali model) and improved fuel economy of the F150

2015F150Platinum4x4

The Denali trim comes in the pickup line too.

All Hat No Cattle

If you post the stickers up for the Platinum and Denali, we can help you choose by seeing if there is $5,000 worth of extra value on the Ford truck.

Otherwise, having us recommend one over the other is just BS guesswork.

siberian_husky

The Denali trim is the premium trim of the GMC vehicles and includes Sierra, Yukon, and Acadia.

I was wondering about people who had owned or know more about the GMC trucks and what their experience with reliability of the GM products.

siberian_husky

Sticker price. I do not have the A/Z/X plan and do not qualify for the GM family discount either.

All Hat No Cattle

If you don't post the stickers, how are we to know if the trucks have the same configuration and extra equipment?

SURF150

I'm a proponent of going with what you instinctively like and immediately feel good about more – even if only slightly more. For example, you mention liking the interior of the GMC more; I'd go with that. The interior is a big deal to me since you'll spend lots of time sitting in it; you should appreciate it and enjoy being in it. I'd be less concerned about engine comparisons given your needs and more about comfort and style. Those Denalis are really beautiful. I really like the exterior lines and stance of them and considered one myself. I simply preferred the ride quality and interior of the F150 more than the GMC/Chevy. All are badass trucks, though. Good luck!

DTeal210

I recently switched from Ford to GMC. I got the SLE so it's no where near as nice as the Denali.

Cost was a huge factor for me, paid $32,600 for a Crewcab 6.5' box, 5.3 with z71 package and heated seats added. I couldn't touch a comparable Ford for that price.

So for (had it for 4 months) I'm happy with it. It's not hard to get over 20mpg's on the highway which is good in my mind. BUT mileage drop drastically with weight in the bed, or towing. With 3 snowbikes, 2 guys, gear, gas, etc driving the mountains in the winter I'm getting around 15.

Cab is nice, quiet, comfy, etc. They all are these days though.

My biggest annoyance with it is how it encourages you to drive for fuel economy. The pedal feel gets stiff and discourages you from pressing it hard enough to make it shift from 4 cylinder mode to 8, or to down shift. I'm getting used to it now, but it was really annoying at first.

Second annoyance - no vents to the back WTF? My 2005 F150 had vents to the back.

Overall pleased though. I set a budget of $35k otd when shopping, I simply could not get a ford with any sort of options for that price.

WTF150

I would get the sierra over the ford if you can afford the 6.2 and 8 speed. Otherwise, pass on the 5.3 and get the ford.