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GMC Sierra 1500 vs GMC Sierra 3500HD: 5-year value retention (54% vs 54%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. GMC Sierra 1500 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the GMC Sierra 1500 comes out ahead, holding about 54% of its value versus 54% for the GMC Sierra 3500HD. Over the first five years the GMC Sierra 1500 loses roughly $18,181 while the GMC Sierra 3500HD loses about $34,792 — a gap near $16,611.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the GMC Sierra 1500 sheds about 20% in year one versus 17% for the GMC Sierra 3500HD. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.