Chevy Silverado 2500 vs F-250 in Dunmore, PA
Compare the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD vs. Ford F-250 in Scranton, PA
When it comes to heavy-duty towing and commercial hauling here in northeastern Pennsylvania, not every truck is created equal. As workhorse capabilities and jobsite-ready features go, both the 2026 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD and the 2026 Ford Super Duty F-250 are top choices. Still, it's the Silverado 2500 HD that goes full-size on utility to win the day. At Tom Hesser Chevrolet, we've made it easy to compare both models. Let us help you make a better-informed buying or leasing decision.
Performance and Towing Capacity
The new Silverado 2500 HD offers a choice of two engines: either a standard 401-horsepower, 6.6-liter gas V8, capable of 464 pound-feet of torque, or an available 470-horsepower Duramax 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 that produces 975 pound-feet of torque. Both pair with a smooth-shifting Allison 10-speed automatic transmission, providing a pleasant, comfortable ride and handling well on daily commutes and long trips. Its max towing capacity is exceptional: it can transport up to 22,420 pounds with the diesel V8 engine and a fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitch, or up to 18,500 pounds conventionally.
Similarly, the new F-250 offers a selection of 405-horsepower, 6.8-liter gas, 430-horsepower, 7.3-liter gas, and 475- or 500- horsepower, 6.7-liter diesel V8 engines, also mated to 10-speed transmissions. It can tow anywhere from 22,005 to 23,000 pounds. For the investment, the comparable Silverado 2500 HD is the better value.
Price and Value
Tradespeople exploring pickups in our new Chevy inventory in Scranton will appreciate just how affordable the 2026 Silverado 2500 HD is. It starts at an accessible $45,900 MSRP and peaks at around $76,595. The 2026 F-250 is a tad pricier at the entry level. It can cost anywhere from $45,975 to a hefty $78,965. The verdict's clear: the Chevy option offers more features at a lower premium.
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Trim Levels and Features
You can find features that cater to comfort, convenience, and safety in every Silverado 2500 HD trim.
- WT: base trim that features a Durabed with 12 standard tie-downs, plus a Trailering Package, vertical trailering mirrors, and an automatic locking rear differential
- Custom: a step up featuring machined-aluminum 20-inch wheels with Grazen Metallic-painted accents, power vertical trailering mirrors with upper glass heating, and remote keyless entry
- LT: midrange trim with a 13.4-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch Driver Information Center, stylish chrome front and rear bumpers, body-color door handles, and a power lock and release easy-lift tailgate
- LTZ: includes in-vehicle Trailering App support, hitch-view capability, LED headlamps and daytime running lamps with animated amber tracer, and power vertical trailering mirrors that fold and extend
- ZR2: an off-road-ready trim that offers Multimatic DSSV dampers, 35-inch MT Goodyear Wrangler Territory tires, a rear electronic locking differential, an aluminum front skid plate, a 1.5-inch suspension lift, Multi-Flex Tailgate, and head-up display
- High Country: a top-of-the-line trim featuring a chrome grille, 20-inch polished wheels, a power tailgate, a bed view camera, HD Surround Vision, and heated front and second-row outboard seats
2026 Ford F-250 Trim Levels and Features
F-250 trims offer many features for working people and traveling families from Wilkes-Barre, but its ratio of standard to available features can make it less appealing.
- XL: features 8-inch SYNC 4 infotainment, manual temperature control, manual river-side lumbar adjustment, a power-locking tailgate, and an available trailer brake controller
- XLT: offers halogen fog lamps, a rearview camera, pre-collision assist with automatic emergency brakes, and an available remote start system
- Lariat: includes PowerScope trailer tow mirrors, ActiveX-trimmed seats, an available Lariat Premium Package, a 12-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen, and a 360-degree camera
- King Ranch: has LED headlights, a trailer reverse guidance system, a B&O Unleashed 14-speaker audio system, an HD Radio, and a 12-inch cluster display with a head-up display
- Platinum: features LED fog lights, power running boards, and a power tailgate with a retractable step
Safety and Technology
The Silverado 2500 HD offers a more comprehensive suite of advanced safety features than the F-250. Standard features in the WT trim include an HD rear-vision camera, hitch guidance, and forward collision alert, plus lane departure warning, a following distance indicator, and automatic emergency braking and front pedestrian braking. The High Country trim incorporates rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear park assistance, and a side blind zone alert for trailers, with many more features available. The F-250 has similar features, but most are options available only on higher trims.
Seating and Interior Comfort
Both the Silverado 2500 HD and the F-250 offer capacious cabins with ample seating for a family or work crew, but the Chevrolet pickup better caters to passengers. Cloth seating surfaces are standard from the get-go, and midrange trims offer perforated leather appointments, plus 10-way power adjustment for the driver and front outboard passenger seats. You can get premium leather at the top of the line.
The F-250, in comparison, offers vinyl seating in the base trim, and you must graduate to the XLT trim to get cloth seats. Heated and ventilated front seating is available in Kingsville Antique leather and full-quilted leather seats are available, but only in the range-topping King Ranch and Platinum trims.
See Why More Drivers Choose the Silverado 2500 HD at Tom Hesser Chevrolet in Scranton
The best way to experience the latest Chevy Silverado 2500 HD is up close and personal, behind the wheel. When you're ready to discuss budget-friendly financing and leasing options, feel free to get in touch with us to schedule an unforgettable test drive. We look forward to showing you what a truly rewarding new truck-shopping experience looks like.
Disclaimer:
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excludes tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Dealer sets final price.
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1001 N. Washington Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
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