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Anyone looking for a new full-size truck is wise to compare the 2019 Ford F-150 to the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500. There's a lot that both of these trucks offer, but only one can be the best. The base price of a Ford F-150 is $28,155 which is slightly lower in comparison to the Silverado's starting price of $28,300. In this full-size truck comparison, we will determine the winner between Ford vs. Chevy.Â
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2019 Ford F-150
Interior
The 2019 Ford F-150 features room for 3 people in the Regular Cab configuration. With a SuperCab or SuperCrew, there's space for 6 people instead. There are plenty of options to choose from with this truck. Some of these include dual-zone automatic climate control, a twin-panel moonroof, 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system, Bluetooth and a Wi-Fi hot spot.Exterior
You have 3 bed configurations to choose from with a 2019 Ford F-150. There's the 5-ft-5-in bed, a 6-ft-5-in bed plus the 8-ft option. You also receive 13 color choices including Stone Gray, Oxford White, Magnetic, Blue Jeans, Ingot Silver, White Platinum, Velocity Blue, Ruby Red, Abyss Gray, Agate Black, Race Red, Magma Red and Silver Spruce.Performance & Reliability
There are a half dozen engine options with the 2019 Ford F-150. In addition, it features up to 13,200 pounds of maximum towing capability and up to 3,300 pounds of hauling capacity which is more than the 2019 Chevy Silverado can offer on the highest configuration. The fuel economy of the F-150 is 19 city / 25 hwy mpg.Safety
The F-150 received a Good rating in 5 of the IIHS crash tests. Standard safety equipment on this truck includes pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, trailer hitch assist and a rear view camera.
2019 Chevy Silverado
Interior
The 2019 Chevy Silverado features room for 3 people in the Regular cab and up to 6 in the Double or Crew Cab configuration same as the F-150. Standard equipment includes a 7-inch touchscreen, infotainment system, 6-speaker sound system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth. The standard interior design is quite classy.Exterior
The Silverado bed also comes in 3 size options: 5-ft 8-in, 6-ft 6-in and 8-ft. Almost identical to the F-150. You only have 8 color options to choose from with the Silverado: Cajun Red Tincoat, Havana Metallic, Deep Ocean Blue Metallic, Summit White, Silver Ice Metallic, Black, Graphite Metallic and Red Hot.Performance & Reliability
The 2019 Silverado only has 5 engine options. Plus, it features a lower towing capacity of 12,000 pounds and a max payload of just about 3,000 pounds even though the Silverado comes standard with a V8 engine. Fuel economy ratings for the Silverado are lower than the F-150 sitting at 17 city / 23 hwy mpg.Safety
The IIHS did rate the Silverado well in 5 out of 6 crash tests but gave it a Marginal rating in the passenger-side front small overlap crash test and a Poor rating related to how well the headlights work. Standard safety features include the Teen Driver equipment and a rear view camera.
Verdict
After making the comparison between a 2019 Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado, it's clear to see that a new Ford truck is the way to go. Whether you are looking for something to tow with, haul more cargo or spend time with your family, the F-150 vs. Silverado breakdown proves that the F-150 truck has what you need. Don't rack your brain trying to figure out whether the 2019 Chevy Silverado or 2019 Ford F-150 truck is right for you, stop by Phil Long Ford of Motor City in Colorado Springs and test drive one of our 2019 Ford models for yourself. You'll see and feel the difference firsthand.
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