We figure that buying a full-size truck is almost always an exercise in practicality; few among us buy a high-riding mountain of a towing machine without any intention of ever using it to haul, tow, or otherwise strong-arm some amount of stubborn mass from here to there. The truck-buyer certainly has his/her options open, too, with full-size offerings from Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Nissan, and Toyota.
So, where do you turn?
Well, according to Jalopnik, you needn’t turn any further than toward your local Chevrolet dealer. In a comparison against other extended cab rivals in the full-size category, with a (sensible) upper price limit of $40,000, they’ve given the 2015 Chevy Silverado top marks. As the site’s own Andrew Collins explains, the extended cab versions of each of these trucks was chosen because “none of you seem interested in regular cabs.” Four-wheel drive was also optioned across all of these trucks for the same reason; most truck buyers demand it.
Those options being equal, the 2015 Chevy Silverado beats the competition largely by virtue of the low cost of other practical equipment. For instance, Jalopnik reports that in the Silverado, both a V8 engine and navigation could be selected while still leaving enough of that $40,000 leftover for the trailer package; neither the Ford nor the Dodge could match that. The trailer package boosts the Silverado’s towing capacity to 9,500 pounds, and adds an automatic locking differential.
Meanwhile, in keeping under that aforementioned price limit, both the Dodge and the Ford were stuck with the base, normally-aspirated V6 if the trailer package was selected. The 5.3-liter Ecotec3 V8 in the Silverado was (obviously) more torquey and powerful than those V6 powerplants, while only conceding 1 mpg compared to the V6-equipped Ford.
These distinct advantages – in addition to an ergonomically-friendly interior, a smooth ride, and simple, “timeless” design – were enough to move Jalopnik to give the overall win to the 2015 Chevy Silverado. Take that, aluminum soda can-bodied Ford, et al.
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I like the new Silverado, not much change aesthetically on the exterior from the previous gen, but they changed it just right. A ‘Goldilocks’ update, then changed areas like engine and interior extensively to make a great new package.
Ram released a refresh with new grille and massive “RAM” tailgate, Ford obviously has the new rig, but the Silverado was before both of those, and without doing a damn thing it managed to be the best looking of the bunch, which before the other two updated, I’d say it was debatable over which looked best.
Hate to say it, but Ram and Ford are taking more market share as GM continues to cheap out on truck engineering and parts.
1. GM half ton suspension has less travel and ride height than every other truck.
2. Gm has failed in delivering bigger cabs for customers. Anyone who has sat in a new gm truck will realize it is the same narrow bab with a claustrophobic feel compared to all (Toyota/Nissan are way bigger).
3. GM has seemed to deliver a neutered V8/transmission tuning. Designed for the epa tests.
4. Same crappy G80 locker that they have used for years is not very good. Give an option of electric locking rear diff(Ford).
Sadly, what dissapoints me the most is that we all know what gm engineering is capable of (C7 Corvette, Camaro Z28).
Customers demand better, not the same rehashed truck since 2000.
Cut the bull shit!
We have a 2015 and there is nothing wrong with the ride height. I just had to put step bars on because most people under 5-6 have trouble getting in. the ride is great even with the Z71 package.
The cab is large enough to accommodate all out needs. Maybe if you would stop picking up 300 pound women or guys or what ever your preference then you would not have an issue.
The rear diff works fine and as well as anyone else’s. If you have proof other wise post it up or shut up.
Finally yes the Z and Corvette are great but they also cost a lot more than $40K or less as this story states.
Get real or stop trolling. All the new trucks are pretty good out there, They all have great parts and they all have some issues. It comes down to brand loyalty and price in most cases and there are few wrong choices.
The Chevy is selling well and the only reason Ram has picked up is they are selling them really cheap right now. The problem has been repeat buyers for Ram. as they are the lowest of any at this time.
The truth is it can be much better. You can agree with me on that.
Ps- what is wrong with 300lb women? I just picked up your wife no problem last night.
I can make anything better at a price. The problem is idiots like you want all sorts of things but you do not play with enough reality to understand that most things come at a price and that there is a limit to what people pay.
Trucks are on the edge of what people will pay as it is now. Ford has added a much more expensive material this year and has hidden the cost in the option prices and split some in the profit margin. This may work for a while but it will hurt in the end.
GM is trying to sell a mid size to help counter the prices and MPG. It appears to be working but it will not work for all customers.
Right now the future is going to be tough on half ton market MPG and price wise so you had better use some wisdom on where this is all going.
The truth is you can not troll your way out of the reality that is coming.
Internet trolls like you just play fast and lose with the facts that work for you or the ones you want to believe are real. Sorry in the real world they have to play with a full deck.
PS is that all the better you can do? Lame!
Folks I have only been plain old scott3 here and nothing else so get over it.
I have no reason to post under anything but one name as I stand behind any post.
As for the Buick love?? as I stated in the other post of all the GM cars I have owned Buick is not one and not on the scope as of now.
So you trolls can just stick it where the sun does not shine. If I have anything to say it will be under one and only one name.
Post like this make me wonder how many names some of you are using.
I did have an imposter here who used a capital S until we exposed him.
Magirus and Keith you get all those down votes but you only ever get one from me.
I am proud to call you two idiots and use my own ID here. Why would I hide it?
Careful now, only the fearless blog warrior Scottecotec3 can hurl personal insults on this here website.
He can imply that you are gay or a chubby chaser, but if you say anything in return he will get his panties in a ruffle.
He does the same as BvonScott and SierraGS elsewhere. Same long winded Buick-GMC clown.
He was plain old Scott here for a long time, Stephen Marcus too.
Can you even get the eDiff on the F150 in anything under $50k?
Are these guys trying to find a configuration that will put the GM on top? Or are they comparing as smart potential buyers do? I have no beef with GM trucks, but nobody, I mean NOBODY! who is sensible would compare a GM truck equipped with the 5.3 against a Ford with the base, naturally aspirated 3.5 V6. The 5.0 V8 is a $1595 option, and, by the way, I just spec a F150 extended cab 4X4 XLT (not the base XL) with the 5.0 V8 and the sticker price, including destination is $40,185, and nobody pays sticker price these days.
No way you had the trailering package or nearly the amount of amenities. You’re at 40185 with literally no other option than XLT with 5.0 and 4×4. That is still spec’d with an open diff. Jalopnik aren’t idiots, you don’t know something they don’t.
To get a Silverado spec’d the same as that XLT, it’s roughly $35000, or for $39000 that’s with trailer package (and brake controller), auto-locking diff, 8″ screen and nav, 5.3L.
This was a head to head comparison done by those guys, they can’t be saying “but oh, I called my local Ford and they’ll kick me back $10Gs on a $49000 Lariat, so that wins”
You have to have a baseline and the sticker price is the baseline.
What your dealer is willing to do vs what my dealer is willing to do cannot be accounted for. $40k was the ceiling for the test.
I have a 2015 Silverado LTZ and really like it. I wish it was just a little closer to the ground.. I had to put something on to help with that. On Star packages should automatically include at least a minimal data plan. But I love the truck and get tons of compliments. I think it is the best of the trucks.
The worst reliability of any full size pickup. Too bad you cannot buy Consumer Reports. The truth hurts.
Prove it!
Per the latest reliability JDPowers numbers (2015 study on 2012 vehicles) Chevy pickups came in on top. Ford did not even place in top 3.
http://www.jdpower.com/press-releases/2015-vehicle-dependability-study
@ 62vetteefp
Ah I see, look here sir, the problem that you have is that you’re using FACTS,
Facts and Reality, is something these Chevy haters don’t want anything to do with.
Thanks for looking that up for me. I was at work and did not have the time. I knew I had seen that not long ago.
I just need help from the family here to decide if mangirus is a paid plant or an idiot. I wonder if we could take a survey?