2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab

Ford's F-150 may be the most versatile of the light-duty trucks sold today. It's available as a basic work truck, a high-capacity towing tool, a hybrid and an all-electric. There are also two wildly capable off-road (Raptor) versions. This versatility in combination with its class-leading 14,000-pound towing capacity, highly functional and attractive interior, and loads of space allow us to give it the nod over the Sierra. Read all the details on our long-term F-150 hybrid here.

Perhaps the best thing about Ram's 1500 line of pickups is their use of a coil-spring rear suspension, which yields unparalleled ride comfort in the segment. The Ram also offers stunning luxury in its top trims, a well-finished and highly usable interior, and a large and user-friendly touchscreen infotainment system. It's available with a choice of two mild hybrid powertrains and features like the RamBox bed storage system, which aren't offered by the Sierra. Read about the 35,000 miles we spent with our long-term truck here.

Toyota asks truck loyalists to take a big step by offering only a V6 in the Tundra, which may turn some buyers away. But aside from its refined whir (the old V8 had a nice growl), the turbocharged V6 is a more modern and competent engine. And it's paired with a smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic that operates nearly invisibly. The lack of powertrain choices leaves the Tundra at a disadvantage compared to the Sierra line. Still, its powertrain competes on muscle with up to 583 lb-ft of torque from its highest-output turbocharged and electrically assisted V6.