2026 Ford F-150 Raptor R: 7 of 17 decision facts sourced. Missing: Starting MSRP, Engine, Horsepower, Torque, Basic warranty, Powertrain warranty, Seating, Cargo volume, and 2 more.
2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Diesel: 11 of 15 decision facts sourced.
| 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor R | 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Diesel | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Not yet sourced | Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 gmc.com |
| Horsepower | Not yet sourced | 470 HP gmc.com |
| Torque | Not yet sourced | 975 lb.-ft. gmc.com |
| Drivetrain | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive fueleconomy.gov | Not yet sourced |
| Transmission | Automatic (S10) fueleconomy.gov | 10-speed automatic transmission gmc.com |
| Combined MPG | 12 mpg fueleconomy.gov | Not yet sourced |
| Annual fuel cost | $6,250 fueleconomy.gov | Not yet sourced |
| NHTSA overall | 5 stars nhtsa.gov | Not rated by NHTSA nhtsa.gov |
| Recalls (model year) | 8 nhtsa.gov | 1 nhtsa.gov |
| Owner complaints (NHTSA) | 14 nhtsa.gov | 16 nhtsa.gov |
| Seating | Not yet sourced | 6 gmc.com |
| Cargo volume | Not yet sourced | 69.50 cu ft gmc.com |
| Max towing | Not yet sourced | 22,390 lbs. gmc.com |
| Max payload | Not yet sourced | 4,049 lbs. gmc.com |
Recall and complaint counts come from NHTSA — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Not yet sourced — 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor R: Starting MSRP, Engine, Horsepower, Torque, Basic warranty, Powertrain warranty, Seating, Cargo volume, Max towing, Max payload. 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Diesel: Starting MSRP, Drivetrain, Basic warranty, Powertrain warranty. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: Pick the 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Diesel if maximum towing (22,390 lbs) and torque (975 lb‑ft) are your priority. The F-150 Raptor R carries a 5-star NHTSA overall rating; the Sierra 2500HD Denali Diesel is not rated. Only the F-150 Raptor R publishes annual fuel cost ($6,250); the Sierra 2500HD Denali Diesel does not. Neither publishes starting MSRP, basic warranty or powertrain warranty yet.
2026 Ford F 150 Raptor R lists at $62,000 while 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Diesel lists at $62,900 — 2026 Ford F 150 Raptor R undercuts 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Diesel by $900 (1%).
Provisional pick: 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Diesel — not enough sourced decision facts for 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor R. We don't rank on specs we can't verify.
2026 Ford F 150 Raptor R: AutoTrader · Cars.com · CarGurus · eBay Motors
2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Diesel: AutoTrader · Cars.com · CarGurus · eBay Motors
| 2026 Ford F 150 Raptor R | 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Diesel | |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic (S10) | 10-speed automatic transmission |
| Drivetrain | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — |
| Displacement | 5.2 L | 6.6L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 |
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline | — |
| City MPG | 10 mpg | — |
Provisional pick: 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Diesel — not enough sourced decision facts for 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor R.
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