How the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2020 Ram 1500 Compare
If you are shopping for a sturdy and dependable new truck for sale near Austin, Texas, then you know that the full-size truck segment is always a competitive field. So, with so many quality options, how do you know you're making a smart choice and buying the best new truck for you? If the 2020 Silverado 1500 has caught your eye, you might be wondering how this new Chevy truck compares to other pickups in its class. To help you make your decision, we've put together a comparison and review of the 2020 Silverado versus the 2020 Dodge Ram 1500.
Along with its exceptional interior storage options and performance abilities, the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers six powertrain options to choose from. The Silverado 1500 also comes with trailering technologies and advanced off-road packages to help you make the most out of your adventures. While both the Chevy Silverado and Ram 1500 are quality options, there can be only one winner. Continue reading to discover why we think the Silverado outperforms its chief rival from Dodge.
Where the Silverado 1500 Distinguishes Itself
The Silverado 1500 offers an array of powertrain options and cabin technologies. Just because you're loading the bed with i-Beams doesn't mean you don't want to connect your compatible iPhone®. Along with mobile 4G LTE Wi-Fi® availability and hands-free calling, the Silverado features Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration. Our sales associates can tell you about these features and more during your test drive as well as the standard Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system.
When it comes to safety, the Silverado 1500 is made of a high-strength steel safety cage and comes standard with a suite active safety features that help protect you and your cargo on the roads of Austin, Texas. Notable safety features include automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control - camera, forward collision alert, rear cross-traffic alert, following distance indicator, and lane change alert with side blind zone alert.
If this sounds like the type of rugged new truck you're looking for, you'll find it at our Austin, Texas, Chevrolet dealer. Continue reading to see how the Silverado 1500 compares to the Ram 1500.
VS
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2020 Ram 1500
MSRP
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
$28,300
STARTING MSRP*
Ram 1500
$31,895
STARTING MSRP*
Performance
4.3L EcoTec3 V6 engine
285 hp @ 5300
3.6L V6
305 hp @ 6400
Fuel Economy
16/21/17
CITY/HWY/COMBINED MPG RATING
20/25/22
CITY/HWY/COMBINED MPG RATING
Maximum Payload Capacity
2,431
Pounds
2,300
Pounds
Cargo Space
89.1
Cubic Feet
651.5
Cubic Feet
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-speed Automatic
Android Auto™ Integration
Standard
Not Available
Apple CarPlay® Integration
Standard
Not Available
Features
- Available Features On The Silverado 1500
- 7" diagonal color touchscreen
- Bluetooth® audio streaming for 2 active devices for compatible phones
- Voice command pass-through to phone for compatible phones
- 3.5" diagonal monochromatic Driver Information Center
- 170-amp alternator
- 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 engine
- 6,800 lbs. GVWR
- Durabed
- External engine oil cooler
- Rear Vision Camera
- Daytime Running Lamps
- Available Features On The Ram 1500
- AM/FM/Satellite-prep
- Voice activated audio control
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Delay-off headlamps
- Pickup cargo box light
- Driver heated mirror
- Rear bumper step
- Driver front-impact airbag
- Panic alarm
Chevrolet Truck Financing Offers and Lease Deals In Austin, TX
Now that you see how the 2020 Silverado 1500 outperforms the 2020 Ram 1500, you'll want to take one home. Our interactive website is your resource for all things Chevy. You can browse trim models, compare engine options, and pick out the color. Will it be the Duramax® 3.0-liter turbo-diesel or the 4.3-liter EcoTec3 V6 with Active Fuel Management? Whichever truck you decide on, you'll want to apply for lease deals and finance offers.
Our finance associates can highlight the similarities and differences between buying and leasing after you are approved for Chevy financing. Our team is waiting to help you choose an affordable truck loan. When you’re ready to get behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Silverado 1500, follow these directions to Henna Chevrolet in Austin, Texas.