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Top 10 Full-Size Pickup Trucks in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read
2027 Ford F-150
Direct answer

The 2027 Ford F-150 is the best full-size pickup, from $39,585 with up to 13,500 lbs of towing, 2,440 lbs of payload and 640 lb-ft of torque. The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ($38,600) is #2 and the 2026 Ram 1500, with up to 540 hp, is #3.

At a glance

#PickStarting priceBest for
12027 Ford F-150$39,585 (starting MSRP)The all-round half-ton with the top payload and torque
22027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500$38,600 (starting at)The cheapest half-ton with the biggest tow rating
32026 Ram 1500$42,025 (Tradesman, starting MSRP)The most horsepower in a half-ton
42027 GMC Sierra 1500$39,300 (starting at)Chevy-level power in a more upscale truck
52026 Toyota Tundra$41,260 (base MSRP)A hybrid twin-turbo V6 and a Toyota badge
62027 Ford Super Duty$46,125 (starting MSRP)The biggest tow and payload numbers on the list
72026 Chevrolet Silverado HD$46,200 (starting MSRP)Heavy towing with a Duramax diesel
82026 Ram 2500$46,855 (Tradesman, starting MSRP)A big-torque diesel for gooseneck work
92026 GMC Sierra HD$47,300 (Pro, starting at)Heavy-duty towing with GMC trims and features
10Tesla Cybertruck Premium All-Wheel DriveLease from $1,129/moThe only electric full-size pickup on the list

Pick by what you want

Best overall
2027 Ford F-150
Lowest price
2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Most horsepower
2026 Ram 1500
Most towing
2027 Ford Super Duty
Best electric
Tesla Cybertruck Premium All-Wheel Drive

The ranking

1

2027 Ford F-150

2027 Ford F-150
Answrs VerdictThe best full-size pickup overall.
Starting price: $39,585 (starting MSRP)Max towing: 13,500 lbsMax payload: 2,440 lbsMax torque: 640 lb-ft

The 2027 F-150 starts at $39,585 and Ford lists up to 13,500 lbs of towing, 2,440 lbs of payload and 640 lb-ft of torque.

Go ifThe all-round half-ton with the top payload and torque
Skip ifYou want the lowest sticker price
Why #1 over #2: Its 2,440 lbs of payload and 640 lb-ft of torque top the Silverado 1500’s 2,340 lbs and 501 lb-ft.
2

2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Answrs VerdictThe value half-ton.
Starting price: $38,600 (starting at)Max towing: 13,700 lbsMax horsepower: 481 hpMax torque: 501 lb-ftMax payload: 2,340 lbs (2.7L TurboMax)

The 2027 Silverado 1500 starts at $38,600 with up to 481 hp, 501 lb-ft and 13,700 lbs of towing.

Go ifThe cheapest half-ton with the biggest tow rating
Skip ifYou need the most payload
Why #2 over #3: Its 13,700 lbs of towing beats the Ram 1500’s 11,610 lbs.
3

2026 Ram 1500

2026 Ram 1500
Answrs VerdictThe power pick.
Starting price: $42,025 (Tradesman, starting MSRP)Max towing: 11,610 lbsMax horsepower: 540 hpMax payload: 2,360 lbs

The 2026 Ram 1500 starts at $42,025 for the Tradesman and offers up to 540 hp, 2,360 lbs of payload and 11,610 lbs of towing.

Go ifThe most horsepower in a half-ton
Skip ifTowing is your top priority
Why #3 over #4: Its 540 hp beats the Sierra 1500’s 481 hp.
4

2027 GMC Sierra 1500

2027 GMC Sierra 1500
Answrs VerdictThe premium twin of the Silverado.
Starting price: $39,300 (starting at)Max towing: 13,500 lbsMax horsepower: 481 hpMax torque: 501 lb-ft

The 2027 Sierra 1500 starts at $39,300 with up to 481 hp, 501 lb-ft and 13,500 lbs of towing.

Go ifChevy-level power in a more upscale truck
Skip ifYou want the lowest price
Why #4 over #5: Its 13,500 lbs of towing and 481 hp beat the Tundra’s 12,000 lbs and 437 hp.
5

2026 Toyota Tundra

2026 Toyota Tundra
Answrs VerdictThe hybrid half-ton.
Starting price: $41,260 (base MSRP)Max towing: 12,000 lbsi-FORCE MAX engine: 437 hp and 583 lb-ftMax payload: 1,850 lbs

The 2026 Tundra starts at $41,260; the i-FORCE MAX hybrid makes 437 hp and 583 lb-ft, with up to 12,000 lbs of towing and 1,850 lbs of payload.

Go ifA hybrid twin-turbo V6 and a Toyota badge
Skip ifYou need the biggest payload
Why #5 over #6: Its $41,260 price is far below the Super Duty’s $46,125 and it drives like a half-ton.
6

2027 Ford Super Duty

2027 Ford Super Duty
Answrs VerdictThe heavy-duty champion.
Starting price: $46,125 (starting MSRP)Max towing: 40,000 lbsMax payload: 7,900 lbs (gas)Max diesel torque: 1,200 lb-ft

The 2027 Super Duty starts at $46,125 and Ford lists up to 40,000 lbs of towing with the High-Capacity Gooseneck Tow Package, 7,900 lbs of gas payload and 1,200 lb-ft of diesel torque.

Go ifThe biggest tow and payload numbers on the list
Skip ifYou rarely haul heavy loads
Why #6 over #7: Its 40,000 lbs of towing beats the Silverado HD’s 36,000 lbs.
7

2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD

2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD
Answrs VerdictThe Duramax heavy-duty.
Starting price: $46,200 (starting MSRP)Max towing: 36,000 lbs (diesel)Duramax diesel: 470 hp and 975 lb-ftGas V8: 401 hp and 464 lb-ft

The 2026 Silverado HD starts at $46,200; the Duramax diesel makes 470 hp and 975 lb-ft and tows up to 36,000 lbs, and the gas V8 makes 401 hp.

Go ifHeavy towing with a Duramax diesel
Skip ifYou want the lowest HD price
Why #7 over #8: Its 36,000 lbs of towing beats the Ram 2500’s 20,000 lbs.
8

2026 Ram 2500

2026 Ram 2500
Answrs VerdictThe torque-first heavy-duty.
Starting price: $46,855 (Tradesman, starting MSRP)Max towing: 20,000 lbs (diesel)Diesel horsepower: 430 hpDiesel torque: 1,075 lb-ft

The 2026 Ram 2500 starts at $46,855 for the Tradesman, with a 430 hp diesel, 1,075 lb-ft of torque and up to 20,000 lbs of diesel towing.

Go ifA big-torque diesel for gooseneck work
Skip ifYou tow more than 20,000 lbs
Why #8 over #9: Its 1,075 lb-ft beats the Duramax’s 975 lb-ft in the Sierra HD.
9

2026 GMC Sierra HD

2026 GMC Sierra HD
Answrs VerdictThe upscale heavy-duty.
Starting price: $47,300 (Pro, starting at)Max towing: 36,000 lbs (3500 HD)Duramax diesel: 470 hp and 975 lb-ftMax payload: 7,290 lbs (3500 HD)

The 2026 Sierra HD starts at $47,300 for the Pro; the Duramax diesel makes 470 hp and 975 lb-ft, and the 3500 HD tows up to 36,000 lbs with 7,290 lbs of payload.

Go ifHeavy-duty towing with GMC trims and features
Skip ifYou want the lowest heavy-duty price
Why #9 over #10: Its 36,000 lbs of towing and 7,290 lbs of payload go far beyond the Cybertruck’s 11,000 lbs of towing.
10

Tesla Cybertruck Premium All-Wheel Drive

Tesla Cybertruck Premium All-Wheel Drive
Answrs VerdictThe electric outlier.
Starting price: Lease from $1,129/moMax towing: 11,000 lbsRange: 325 miles (EPA est.)0-60 mph: 4.1 secClass: Battery-electric full-size pickup

The Tesla Cybertruck Premium All-Wheel Drive leases from $1,129 a month, with 325 miles of EPA-estimated range, 4.1 sec to 60 mph and 11,000 lbs of towing.

Go ifThe only electric full-size pickup on the list
Skip ifYou tow heavy trailers often

How we ranked these

We ranked each truck on the numbers full-size buyers compare: maximum towing, payload, torque and starting price from each maker’s own page. Half-ton trucks come first, heavy-duty trucks next, and the electric Cybertruck last. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best full-size pickup truck?

The 2027 Ford F-150: it starts at $39,585 and offers up to 13,500 lbs of towing, 2,440 lbs of payload and 640 lb-ft of torque.

Which full-size truck is cheapest?

The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 starts at $38,600, just under the 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 at $39,300 and the 2027 Ford F-150 at $39,585.

Which full-size truck tows the most?

The 2027 Ford Super Duty, with up to 40,000 lbs of towing with the High-Capacity Gooseneck Tow Package; among half-tons the 2027 Silverado 1500 leads at 13,700 lbs.

Which half-ton has the most horsepower?

The 2026 Ram 1500, at up to 540 hp.

Max towing (as published) at a glance

Tesla Cybertruck Premium All-Wheel Drive11,000 lbs
2026 Ram 150011,610 lbs
2026 Toyota Tundra12,000 lbs
2027 Ford F-15013,500 lbs
2027 GMC Sierra 150013,500 lbs
2027 Chevrolet Silverado 150013,700 lbs
2026 Ram 250020,000 lbs
2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD36,000 lbs
2026 GMC Sierra HD36,000 lbs
2027 Ford Super Duty40,000 lbs
Max towing (as published), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

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Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.

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