2023 RAM 1500 vs Chevrolet Silverado

Looking to upgrade your Knoxville commute with a new work truck? Lenoir City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has got you covered! We’re proud to offer a wide variety of cars, trucks, and SUVs from Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and RAM, designed to match almost every budget and lifestyle. Whatever your unique driving needs may be, we’re confident you’ll find something to love in our lineup! One of our bestselling pickup trucks is, of course, the iconic RAM 1500, a full-size pickup truck that can handle anything from local errands to off-roading with ease. It’s a great choice for any driver, but how does it stack up to popular competitors like the new Chevy Silverado? If you’re on the fence deciding between the Silverado or RAM 1500, check out the comparison guide below.

RAM 1500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Ride Quality

Ride quality is usually a major deciding factor for pickup truck drivers, since they’re often traversing difficult terrain or hauling heavy cargo behind their vehicle. You might expect that a pickup truck couldn’t match a sedan or SUV in ride quality, but the RAM 1500 includes two key features designed to make your ride as smooth and safe as possible! The first feature is a set of coil springs that absorb bumps in the road, and the second is an optional Air Suspension System, which you can adjust depending on terrain, so you’ll have a comfortable ride no matter what. By contrast, the Silverado 1500 only comes with leaf-spring suspension, which is adequate enough, but has a difficult time on abnormal terrain or road conditions.

RAM 1500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Fuel Efficiency

There’s no way around it–gas prices are going up around Oak Ridge and beyond, and they’re not showing any signs of going back down. Therefore, it’s essential that you be able to drive a truck that can match its strong performance specs with good gas mileage. Fortunately, the RAM 1500 gets excellent MPG ratings, leading to long-term fuel savings over the Silverado 1500. For example, the entry-level RAM 1500 earns up to 25 mpg on the highway while the Silverado earns 22 mpg, and the RAM 1500’s diesel powertrain earns 29 mpg on the highway compared to 26 mpg on the Silverado.

RAM 1500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Interior Features

Pickup trucks aren’t always known for their stylish interior cabins, but the RAM 1500 offers a premium experience for drivers and passengers alike! Here are three key categories where the RAM 1500 pulls ahead of the Silverado 1500:

• Audio: Audiophiles will love the available 19-speaker Harman/Kardon® premium audio system on the RAM 1500–while the Silverado tops out at an available 7-speaker Bose® system.
• Tailgate: You’ll find a “multi-flex” tailgate on the Silverado 1500 which transforms into a step, but the RAM 1500 tailgate goes a bit further with the ability to either swing down or to the side, making it a more flexible choice.
• Head-Up Display: For key information about your ride and your vehicle, the RAM 1500 offers a head-up display that projects data right onto the windshield at eye level–the Silverado offers no equivalent feature.

Discover the New RAM 1500 at Lenoir City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram!

Still deciding between the Silverado or RAM 1500? Step inside the RAM 1500 and check out how it handles on the Athens roads for yourself! Contact our office to see what we have available, and we’ll get you behind the wheel in no time. You can also contact or check out our model research for more information on the other vehicles in our current lineup.