The 2024 Ford Super Duty and 2024 GMC Sierra HD are top competitors in the heavy-duty truck market. While both models have great performance, advanced towing, and great technology, they both have their differences. Let's look at the main features of each truck.
Key Points
- The 2024 Super Duty can tow more than the 2024 Sierra HD
- The Super Duty has four engine options; the Sierra HD has two engine options
- Both trucks have similar technology and safety features
- MSRP for the 2024 Super Duty ranges about $45,000– $104,000
- MSRP for the 2024 Sierra HD ranges about from $45,000–$98,000
Did Ford make a lot of changes to the 2024 Super Duty?
The 2024 Super Duty did not make a lot of changes from the redesigned 2023 model. Maintaining its bold and assured exterior, the 2024 model blends modern touches like the 2023 model. With a bold front grille adorned with the iconic Ford emblem, signature "C-clamp" daytime headlights, and vertical grille vents, this truck stands ready for any challenge.
Its streamlined body lines and intricately designed hood not only enhance its visual allure but also enhance fuel efficiency and minimize noise. With an array of 18 trims to choose from, coupled with numerous customizable features and packages, the 2024 Super Duty empowers its drivers to tailor their driving experiences to suit their unique styles.
The interior of the 2024 Super Duty remains largely unchanged compared to its 2023 predecessor. The 2024 Super Duty presents cabin options that include Regular, Super Crew, or Crew Cab variants with different bed lengths to choose from. Upholstery options range from cloth to leather, and some trim levels dictate between standard truck accents or genuine wood detailing. Nevertheless, the cabin's design focuses on delivering a comfortable and functional layout for ample space and convenience for occupants.
The latest Super Duty provides the choice of outfitting your truck with either an 8.0- or 12.0-inch touchscreen that is accompanied by a 12.0-inch digital gauge cluster. Moreover, amenities such as a 10-device 5G Wi-Fi hotspot, work truck management software, and a B&O sound system guarantee connectivity and entertainment while on the go. Safety measures encompass lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and automatic emergency braking, which are all aimed at enhancing your safety.
What are the updates with the 2024 Sierra HD?
The 2024 Sierra HD gets minor design updates but a lot of performance updates. With the exterior, the HD stays true to its iconic look with a modern touch to it. You can now bet LED headlights and taillights with sequential turn signals. Depending on what you like, you can choose a trim, like the AT4, that has a more rugged appearance with tow hooks and black accents, or you can get a classy trim, like the Denali Ultimate, that comes with chrome exterior trim, 20-inch wheels, and power running boards with LED lighting. In general, you will have a truck that is bold, large, and rugged enough to take on a lot of challenges.
The interior of the Sierra HD is a lot nicer than other heavy-duty trucks; however, the brand still focuses on practical use. You would get a large dashboard with user-friendly buttons that comes with a big console and lots of interior space.
You can get features like a heated steering wheel, head-up display, and heated-and-cooled front seats. If you decide to go with a more expensive trim, you will get features like leather-wrapped interior, Paldao wood trim, microsuede headliner, and great leather seats. So, the interior can be as simple as you need or as fancy as you would like it to be.
Just like the interior, the technology can come with lots of great features. Depending on trim level, you can get a 13.4 touchscreen, 12.3 digital gauge cluster, and 15.0-inch head-up display with a digital rearview mirror. The system comes with Google, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a 12-speaker Bose sound system.
For safety, the Sierra comes with lane-departure warning, automatic high-beams, pedestrian detection, and automatic emergency braking. You can also get features like rear cross-traffic alert with automatic braking, adaptive cruise control, and trailer blind-spot monitoring. If you are into hand-free driving, GM’s Super Cruise system is something you should check out.
What engine comes with the 2024 Super Duty?
The 2024 Super Duty has the following engine options:
- 6.8-liter gas V8 with 400 hp and 445 lb-ft of torque
- 7.3-liter gas V8 with 430 hp and 485 lb-ft of torque
- 6.7-liter turbodiesel V8 with 475 hp and 1,050 lb-ft of torque
- 6.7-liter turbodiesel HO V8 with 500 hp and 1,200 lb-ft of torque
This model has a 10-speed automatic transmission for better gear shifts and faster acceleration. The Super Duty has great towing and payload capacities; for example, the F-350 has a max towing capacity of about 21,000 pounds, and the F-450 turbodiesel has a max towing capacity of 40,000 pounds with a gooseneck adapter.
The max payload capacity for most Super Duties is about 8,000 pounds. Advanced towing features like trailer blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and an integrated trailer brake controller help with towing safety.
What engine comes with the 2024 GMC Sierra HD?
The 2024 GMC Sierra HD has the following two engine options for its 2500 and 3500 classes:
- 6.6-liter V8 with 401 hp and 464 lb-ft of torque
- 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 with 470 hp and 975 lb-ft of torque (Duramax)
The biggest change to the Sierra HD’s engines is an Allison 10-speed automatic transmission, which helps the engines perform better than the previous 6-speed automatic transmission. As for the Duramax engine, it improves its performance by 25 hp and 65 lb-ft of torque than the previous model, which is impressive for a heavy-duty truck of this size.
As for towing, the max towing capacity of a 2500 HD (according to certain specs) is about 22,500 pounds; furthermore, the max towing capacity of a 3500 HD (according to certain specs) is about 36,000 pounds.
The max payload of a 2500 HD is about 3,850 pounds while the max payload of the 3500 HD is about 7,290 pounds. The new Sierra HD also comes with new trailer safety features like gross combination weight (GCW) alert, adaptive cruise control with a trailer, and GM’s Transparent Trailer View.
How much is the 2024 Ford Super Duty?
The 2024 Ford Super Duty has the following MSRPs for its trims: F-250s range from $44,970-$97,095; F-350s range from $46,015-$98,270 and F-450’s range from $59,455-$104,030. Prices can change depending on different upgrades or features you include with your Super Duty.
How much does the 2024 GMC Sierra HD cost?
The 2024 GMC Sierra HD has the following MSRPs for its trims: 2500s range from $45,400-$92,900 and 3500s range from $55, 095-$98,295. Like the Super Duty, the Sierra HD can have its price change if you get certain upgrades or features.
Final Point
The 2024 Super Duty has better towing and more engine options than the 2024 Sierra HD; the Sierra offers great technology interior options, and slightly cheaper prices. But overall, Ford Super Duty will be the tougher option. Come in to test drive one today!