If you’re in the market for a heavy-duty off-road pickup, the options are plentiful. In the General Motors camp, we have the 2020 GMC Sierra HD AT4, a natural extension of the successful Sierra 1500 AT4 line. Meanwhile, crosstown rival Ford debuted the new Super Duty Tremor last June, while Ram has the 2500 Power Wagon. Now, we’re breaking down the MSRP for all three in the following GM Authority Pricing Comparison.
Let’s start with the GMC Sierra HD AT4, which adds a host of rough-and-ready off-roader equipment to the standard heavy-duty workhorse. This includes skid plate underbody protection, tow hooks, and an Eaton rear locking differential. The GMC Sierra HD AT4 also gets new Rancho shocks, plus a new aesthetic with a blacked-out grille and blacked-out wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires.
The GMC Sierra HD AT4 also comes equipped with the standard 6.6L L8T V8 gas engine, which is tuned to produce 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque. Alternatively, buyers can opt into the turbo-diesel 6.6L L5P V8, part of the Duramax engine family, which ups the ante with 445 horsepower and 910 pound-feet of torque. The gas engine connects to a six-speed automatic transmission, while the diesel incorporates the new 10-speed Allison-branded automatic transmission. Both 2500HD and 3500HD models are on offer with the AT4 trim level.
Body configurations for the GMC Sierra HD AT4 are limited to a Crew Cab paired with either a standard bed length, or long bed length.
Meanwhile, the Ford Super Duty Tremor comes with its own spec sheet in terms of off-road equipment upgrades, including a new foldable running boards, skid plates from the FX4, a locking rear differential and Dana limited-slip front differential, plus a two-inch body lift with new off-roader suspension pieces. The Tremor is also offered as a package, rather than as a standalone trim level like the GMC Sierra HD AT4 and Ram 2500 Power Wagon.
The Ford Super Duty Tremor offers both a gas engine and a diesel engine. The standard gasser is a 7.3L V8 (also known as “Godzilla”) producing 430 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque, whereas the optional turbo-diesel powerplant is a 6.7L unit producing 475 horsepower and 1,050 pound-feet of torque. Both engines connect to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Both the F-250 and F-350 can be equipped with the Tremor package.
Body and cab configurations are limited to a Crew Cab/Standard Bed combo, but the Tremor package is offered on no less than four Super Duty trim levels, including the XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum. The Lariat trim is the closest to the GMC Sierra HD AT4 with regard to pricing and features.
Finally, we have the Ram 2500 Power Wagon, which is far more limited in terms of options compared to its rivals from GM and Ford. While the Power Wagon still comes equipped with a number of off-road-ready features, such as a disconnecting front sway bar, a 12,000-pound WARN winch, front and rear lockers, 17-inch wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires, and Bilstein monotube shocks, it only comes with a single engine option – a 6.4L Hemi V8, which delivers 410 horsepower and 427 pound-feet of torque. An eight-speed automatic transmission and Borg Warner 44-47 two-speed transfer case finish off the driveline.
Additionally, the Power Wagon is only offered with the Ram 2500 and a Crew Cab/Standard Bed body configuration.
So, with all that covered, let’s take a look at the pricing breakdown for these three models:
| Model | MSRP |
|---|---|
| GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4 (Standard Bed, gas engine) | $59,295 |
| GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4 (Standard Bed, diesel engine) | $69,185 |
| GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4 (Long Bed, gas engine) | $59,495 |
| GMC Sierra 2500 HD AT4 (Long Bed, diesel engine) | $69,385 |
| Ford Super Duty F-250 XLT Tremor (Standard Bed, gas engine) | $53,390 |
| Ford Super Duty F-250 XLT Tremor (Standard Bed, diesel engine) | $62,400 |
| Ford Super Duty F-250 Lariat Tremor (Standard Bed, gas engine) | $59,730 |
| Ford Super Duty F-250 Lariat Tremor (Standard Bed, diesel engine) | $68,740 |
| Ford Super Duty F-250 King Ranch Tremor (Standard Bed, gas engine) | $68,310 |
| Ford Super Duty F-250 King Ranch Tremor (Standard Bed, diesel engine) | $77,320 |
| Ford Super Duty F-250 Platinum Tremor (Standard Bed, gas engine) | $73,510 |
| Ford Super Duty F-250 Platinum Tremor (Standard Bed, diesel engine) | $82,520 |
| Ram 2500 Power Wagon (Standard Bed, gas engine) | $54,945 |
| Model | MSRP |
|---|---|
| GMC Sierra 3500 HD AT4 (Standard Bed, gas engine) | $60,495 |
| GMC Sierra 3500 HD AT4 (Standard Bed, diesel engine) | $70,385 |
| GMC Sierra 3500 HD AT4 (Long Bed, gas engine) | $60,695 |
| GMC Sierra 3500 HD AT4 (Long Bed, diesel engine) | $70,585 |
| Ford Super Duty F-350 XLT Tremor (Standard Bed, gas engine) | $54,580 |
| Ford Super Duty F-350 XLT Tremor (Standard Bed, diesel engine) | $63,370 |
| Ford Super Duty F-350 Lariat Tremor (Standard Bed, gas engine) | $60,915 |
| Ford Super Duty F-350 Lariat Tremor (Standard Bed, diesel engine) | $69,705 |
| Ford Super Duty F-350 King Ranch Tremor (Standard Bed, gas engine) | $69,495 |
| Ford Super Duty F-350 King Ranch Tremor (Standard Bed, diesel engine) | $78,285 |
| Ford Super Duty F-350 Platinum Tremor (Standard Bed, gas engine) | $74,690 |
| Ford Super Duty F-350 Platinum Tremor (Standard Bed, diesel engine) | $83,480 |
Note: Prices listed include $1,595 Destination Fee for GMC and Ford models, and $1,695 Destination Fee for Ram 2500 Power Wagon.
As we can see, pricing varies a great deal depending on the configuration and powerplant of choice, with the Ford Super Duty F-250 XLT Tremor (gas engine) slotting in as the least-expensive model listed, and the Ford Super Duty F-350 Platinum Tremor (diesel engine) slotting in as the most-expensive model listed.
So then, dear reader – which heavy-duty off-road pickup would you rather have? Let us know in the comments, and make sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more GMC Sierra news, GMC news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
Comments
Correction: The popular half ton Sierra AT4 does come with a 2 inch lift. The 3/4 ton model AT4 does not have a 2 inch lift.
The winch is an option on both the Power Wagon and F-250. It’s currently not a factory option on the AT4.
Opinion: the Ram looks the best, but the Sierra is probably the best truck. This generation F-250 looks weird to me. I wish the Sierra AT4 had a winch option and an option to key the grill color to the body paint.
@member12 You are correct about the two-inch lift, thanks for calling that out!
Nothing a custom shop can’t help you with. I’ve painted a few grills and added concealed winches.
I am in this situation actually. I am in the beginning stages of the truck buying “event”. I was only considering the GMC and Ram 2500 or even 3500. However, I saw a Ford Tremor, and it caught my eye. I don’t really care that much for the Ford, mainly because of the interior, and it’s really dated look as well as I work on cars a lot, and recently quit working at a body shop, so I was able to see how these trucks hold up over time. So that is why I ruled out the F series. But again, the power under the hood, and this new trim level make it interesting.
Price isn’t really a factor to me at this point, because if you want to play, you gotta pay, and I need a truck bigger than my current ’98 Silverado 1500.
I am typically a Chevy guy, but that huge, ugly face on the new Silverado is hideous. So the GMC Sierra is the only GM I’m looking at. But that interior is also a little dated, but looks better than the F series.
I have a few friends with Rams, and for the most part, thet are satisfied. However, they are not happy with the constant recalls, and a few are not happy with warranty repairs beyond the recalls.
So I thank you for the side by side comparison and pricing.
Although, I really don’t need the super duper, offroad package, it does look great. But I’m leaning more towards the Denalli, Limited, Platinum trims though, and will simply get a skid plate package.
The Ford body is ugly. But Ford always offers the most packages so that’s a huge plus.
The best feature of the Ram: the tires – they look like they’re ready for any off-road excursion – but the body (via the one included picture) doesn’t do much for me. Limited to a single option, a 2500 V8, would eliminate that option entirely as a vehicle for me. Off-topic: I’m hesitant to buy a Ram because EVERY Ram I see on the road older than 5-6 years is a rust bucket (I’d like to see what these new Rams looks like in 5-7 years from now before I’d invest in one).
IMO, the GMC – overall – looks the best (though the others may have a plus or two over the GMC, it’s my “overall” pick).
I’m a diesel guy, so my pick considering ALL of the models would be GMC’s 3500 Duramax.
But I can buy a new set of tires for a grand or two. I too am leaning more towards the diesel for the extra capacity. The offroading isn’t really a major plus for me. I’ll get a Jeep Wrangler for that, because I’m sure that the offroad capability of the offroad pkg in the Denalli will do fine for what I need.
As far as rust and corrosion on the Dogs, I do see a lot more with, than without. Although I wouldn’t say 1 in 5, but it seems like more in that camp than the other two.
As far as trims and packages, all three offer enough. Believe me, I used to sell all three of these, and for the most part, it is cookie cutter, with the exception of Ford allowing some leeway with creature options. All gove mechanical options though, so you can spec it out to fit what you need the truck to do, like haul, tow, cruise etc.
And not that it matters a lot to me initially, but the GM seems to hold their value a little more.
Correction: You can get the Power Wagon as a package on the tradesman.
The AT4 is a Z71 with an appearance package. The other two offer enhanced off road capabilities to the existing package. I don’t think anybody is fooled into thinking the AT4 is somehow enhanced. It’s a nice looking truck but it’s not the same league as the Tremor or Power Wagon. I feel the Tremor is the best overall package because of near limitless options and trims but the PW is a the truest of the bunch as far off road crawling is concerned. The AT4 is a trim package, not an off road machine.
Absolutely not. The AT4 is a different package than the Z71. X31 has different components. Yes, there are a few parts from thenZ71, but the X31 has a more that are not carryover than are.
Love the Power Wagon and Tremor. Love Super Duty Fords. IMO the Power Wagon is still the true offroader, much like the Raptor is in it’s field. The Tremor is more capable as a whole but doesn’t match the capabilities and prowess of the Dodge. If you really need heavy duty or are putting in a camper than the Ford is best followed by GMC. I echo the comments that the GMC still appears to be a skid plate Z71 sticker package.