TRUCK LEASING TIPS – CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 VS. FORD F-150

Are you on the hunt to lease or buy new truck but you're not sure where to begin? We've got you covered at Progressive Chevrolet. Start your search by comparing the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2020 Ford F-150. Both trucks are popular options and worth looking into. Which is right for you? Read on to find out.
Pricing
If you're looking to stay within a budget, compare the Silverado 1500 and Ford F-150 and you'll see the Silverado is the more affordable option whether you choose a base or top trim level. Take a look at these starting prices:
- Chevy Silverado 1500 Work Truck: $28,300 MSRP
- Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country: $53,300 MSRP
- Ford F-150 XL: $28,495 MSRP
- Ford F-150 Limited: $67,485 MSRP
Features
Since the Silverado 1500 comes in at a lower price point than the Ford F-150, you might expect it to be lacking in features, but you'd be wrong! With the Silverado, you actually get more standard features for your money. Some of the Silverado's features that are unavailable on the F-150 are: 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot capability, 40/20/40 split-bench front seat, Chevrolet Teen Driver technology. With the Silverado, you'll also get an unmatched trailering camera system, which uses 15 cameras for enhanced visibility.
Towing and Carrying Capacity
While both trucks present notable towing and payload capabilities, the Chevy Silverado 1500 takes the lead in maximum towing and payload capacity over the Ford F-150.
Silverado 1500
- Max Towing Capacity: 13,400 pounds
- Max Payload Capacity: 2,543 pounds
Ford F-150
- Max Towing Capacity 13,200 pounds
- Max Payload Capacity: 3,230 pounds
Engine and Performance
There are six engine options offered for both the Chevy Silverado 1500 and the Ford F-150 and while both trucks have great engines to choose from, the Silverado 1500 has a more impressive list of options and also offers a more powerful diesel engine than the F-150. So, while the Ford F-150 delivers a substantial amount of power, it still doesn't compare to what the Chevy Silverado has to offer.
While both the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Ford F-150 have great qualities, in terms of overall performance and features, few trucks can match the Chevy Silverado 1500.
Take a look at the Progressive Chevrolet Silverado inventory in Massillon and contact us to schedule a test drive today. Learn about our leasing options too.