Why are GM's 1500 and 2500HD roughly the same price?

dewey02 wrote:

TrueBlueKC wrote:
:S

After reading the responses, I agree with you completely.

There's usually very good advice to be found on this page. Apparently not today.

Think about it. Both 1500's and 2500' have engines, tires, frame, and the options are about the same. It does not cost a lot more to build a HD component over a standard unit. A few hundred pounds of raw materials don't cost all that much. Well worth it though.

Prices are very close because truck are not that far a part in construction.
Which is why I am amazed how many people tow with a 1500 when a 2500 is not much more expensive.
Same can be said for 2500vs. 3500 or dually vs.SRW.
Towing with the wrong truck is more due to lack of knowledge vs. lack of $$$

you need a dually to tow that much

I think maybe Donn meant to point out, why is there a difference between different badges on pretty much the same truck. :h

What is really surprising... is that the GMC 2500 is cheaper than the Chevy 2500. :?

Wes
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Price out similar equipment and trim for any manufacturer, Ford, GM, and RAM. You'll see it's the same across. My 2013 RAM has more options and a Diesel and I purchased it for $5,000 LESS than my 2010 F-150. The 150/1500 market is where the manufacturers make lots of money because most people prefer the softer ride and utility of a 1/2 ton truck versus the harsher ride of 3/4 and 1-ton rigs. I bet it costs more to build those 1/2 ton trucks because of all the R&D companies dump onto those vehicles. They have more parts and tuning associated with them like IFS, more spring rate changes for different cab configurations, more sophisticated transmissions (8 and 10 speeds), even full-time 4wd systems as well. 3/4 and 1 ton trucks are ox-carts by comparison.

jus2shy wrote:
Price out similar equipment and trim for any manufacturer, Ford, GM, and RAM. You'll see it's the same across. My 2013 RAM has more options and a Diesel and I purchased it for $5,000 LESS than my 2010 F-150. The 150/1500 market is where the manufacturers make lots of money because most people prefer the softer ride and utility of a 1/2 ton truck versus the harsher ride of 3/4 and 1-ton rigs. I bet it costs more to build those 1/2 ton trucks because of all the R&D companies dump onto those vehicles. They have more parts and tuning associated with them like IFS, more spring rate changes for different cab configurations, more sophisticated transmissions (8 and 10 speeds), even full-time 4wd systems as well. 3/4 and 1 ton trucks are ox-carts by comparison.

Well said, jus2shy.

My 2010 Tundra cost me $30K. My 2015 Ram with diesel would have cost me about $44 or $45K if I bought it new. My Tundra had a few options, my Ram has a few options. I've never been into all the shiny stuff and gizmo's and gadgets...

Wes Tausend wrote:
I think maybe Donn meant to point out, why is there a difference between different badges on pretty much the same truck. :h

What is really surprising... is that the GMC 2500 is cheaper than the Chevy 2500. :?

Wes
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I think it was including current rebates. Or I missed an option. They are the same price new but the GMC seems to hold it's value slightly better. That may be due to consumer perception being that GMC is the "better" of the two.