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You need a new truck that can work hard and play hard. With many options on the market, it can be a tough decision. The team at McFadden’s Friendly Motors is here to help — we created the following comparison of the 2021 Ram 1500 Laramie, starting at $42,080 MSRP, and the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation, starting at $47,395 MSRP. Keep reading to learn more — if you have any questions, give us a call at (877) 366-0259 or send us a message.
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Both trucks have a lineup of engines for you to choose from, giving you the power to customize your model to your needs. The following engine comparison will look at the standard engine on each model — a 3.6L V6 on the Ram, and a 2.7L turbo I4 on the GMC — equipped with 2WD. As you can see in the following table, the Ram 1500 Laramie provides much more towing power than GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation, as well as better payload specs. See the table below to see all engine specs.
You can expect the 2021 Ram 1500 Laramie and the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation to catch the attention of passersby. The exterior of these vehicles don’t just look good — they’re practical. The Ram 1500 Laramie has an active air dam that automatically extends downwards to help with drag, an elevated hood to optimize air deflection, and an available class-exclusive Active-Level™ four corner air suspension system to maximize efficiency. Learn more about the 2021 Ram 1500 Laramie exterior features in the following list.
The 2021 Ram 1500 Laramie and Sierra 1500 Elevation have a similar interior design, with the Laramie coming out on top. Both are equipped with 60/40 split-fold rear seats and a 40/20/40 front bench with heated driver and passenger seats. The key difference? The Ram 1500 Laramie also includes ventilated front seats, as well as available heated rear seats — not available on the GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation. Also, the 4.2-inch driver information display on the Elevation pales in comparison to the 7-inch display on the Laramie.
Additionally, the infotainment system on the Ram 1500 Laramie is simply better than the one on the Elevation. The Ram 1500 provides a larger touchscreen display, with the option to upgrade to a 12-inch touchscreen. Plus, the six-speaker audio system on the Elevation is no match for the nine-speaker amplified speakers with subwoofer found on the Laramie.
Check out more 2021 Ram 1500 Laramie features in the list below.
In this review of the Ram 1500 Laramie and Sierra 1500 Elevation, both models are equipped with a crew cab and the short box (5-foot-7 on the Ram; 5-foot-8 on the GMC). With seating for six, each model has sufficient space for cargo or for passengers to spread out. You’ll find the Ram 1500 crew cab has 68.5 cubic-feet of interior volume, in addition to the 53.9 cubic-feet of volume in the cargo box. See below to learn more about the dimension of the 2021 Ram 1500 Laramie and 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation.
The Ram 1500 and Sierra 1500 are both equipped with the necessary safety features you require, such as tire pressure monitoring, hill start assist, and electronic roll mitigation. Additional driver assistance features are available on the Ram 1500 Laramie and Sierra 1500 Elevation trims, however, the Laramie has more available options than the Elevation. Take a look at the list below to learn more about the 2021 Ram 1500 safety features.
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