$11k Difference! 2024 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vs 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor

The new Ranger is definitely getting on the top of my shopping list!

Tim's neighbors are the only people that never need to go car shopping. They just subscribe to Esterdahl's Concierge Service and have vehicles delivered to them for inspection.

I love that people are spending all that money on these. I get to watch these driving around for free. 💰

GMC Should add an AT4-R level to their lineup and add the 3.6 TT from the ct4-V blackwing into that thing, and do the same with the 1500 with the LT4 v-8

In Canada the raptor is 3k more and needs more aftermarket to bring it up to snuff so I went with the at4x. Knowing it's worth more down south is good for my resale. Definitely a standout looking vehicle, the raptor is too but you are probably right about the tires being the difference. The raptor doesn't have as mean of a front end.

Both great trucks, although a better comparison would be the standard AT4X, not the AEV. “Better” is very subjective, and in this case really depends what you want to do with it. Living in New England, the GM is the obvious choice for me.

Why is the zr2 not getting compared directly to the raptor? That's the better comparison for features and price.

I love the powertrain options that Ford is offering and the Watts suspension is next level cool. The interior colors are better as well. Ford definitely has the better rear seats, GMC the better bed design with all the tie-down points and what appears to be a deeper bed. The GMC is clearly better when it comes to ground clearance, which is surprising as that has been a weak point for GM trucks up until the latest ZR2/AT4X verisons of their midsize and fullsize trucks. I hate the recent trend of white interior components, even if it's limited to small accents and headrests. Perfect for accidentally staining. I wish GM still had a diesel option in the midsize trucks. $68k is very steep but considering the 4th gen Taco TRD Pro starts at $65k and this is an AEV Bison edition which drives up the cost of any GM truck significantly, it's hard to break their balls for that. Both are cool trucks. They're aiming at slightly different off-road niches in this case so it's hard to pick a winner.

Since Ford dealers are marking up Ranger Raptors by 10K more there is no price advantage. I get the analysis but IRL the trucks will cost the same. In fact a GMC or Chevy dealer may give you the top-end trim at a bit below MSRP if you price shop. With Ford you will have to drive 1500 miles to find that one dealer who sells at sticker but they will have a 6-12mos waiting list. Happy to be wrong about this...

Ok so 68k for a midsize truck. Thats nuts

I'd take the AT4X, but not thr AEV version. Zr2 over both.

Both are good trucks. I think the Ranger is a little better than the GM. If GM would have increased the HP, Torque rating on the AT4X/Bison trim it would make the choice even more of a challenge. Also like the rear seating situation in the Ford especially when sticking kids in the rear occasionally.

70k for a midsize pickup with barely enough payload to fill the cab is unreal. You can’t do anything but off-road with it. If you tow with anything in the truck you’re going to be over payload.

Both will smash the WHACKass Tacoma

Here in Canada the zr2 bison is the same price or less than the RR. The gmc is more than the Chevy which isn’t worth it to me.

I am ordering the Colorado ZR2 next week. I'm in Alaska so not a lot of areas for high speed off road antics plus it's a lot less exspensive than the Raptor. As far as sound goes they are not V8s so the quieter the better. I've never been into imports so the Raptor exhaust does nothing for me.

Due to unavailable replacement parts from AEV I'm thinking the GMC would be written off even in a small collision.

JUst give me the AT4X and I will spend the 10K premium for other paid for Bison.

There is no ventilated seats correct in the Raptor - how about air vents in the back seat are there any? Thanks I know the Canyon has the ventilated seats.

So on that really hot day, how'd those ventilated seats compare to each other? I can add running boards to the GMC but those ventilated seats are worth more than exhaust sound to me.