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GMC Sierra 3500HD vs Ram 3500 — Depreciation Comparison

GMC Sierra 3500HD vs Ram 3500: 5-year value retention (84% vs 85%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Ram 3500 holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Ram 3500 comes out ahead, holding about 85% of its value versus 84% for the GMC Sierra 3500HD. Over the first five years the Ram 3500 loses roughly $7,320 while the GMC Sierra 3500HD loses about $7,379 — a gap near $59.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Ram 3500 sheds about 0% in year one versus 0% for the GMC Sierra 3500HD. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.