Can’t decide between the Ford Ranger and a GMC Canyon? Let’s take a deeper dive into the trucks’ strengths, technology, and machinery so you can ensure that your next vehicle is the right one for you.
Key takeaways
- Both trucks have similar safety, with the Ford Ranger having a few standout features that give it the edge.
- The Ranger has better gas mileage compared to the Canyon.
- The Ranger offers more options to customize your truck exactly the way you want it.
- The Ranger has a higher payload capacity.
- The Ford Ranger starts at a more affordable price across all trims.
What is the MSRP for the 2024 Ranger?
MSRP for the Ford Ranger starts at $32,670. Ford offers four trims, all at separate price points. The four Ford trim offers include:
- Ford Ranger XL at $32,670 features STX Appearance Package, 17" Wheel with All-terrain Tires, and SYNC® 4A with 10" Center Stack and 8" Digital Instrument Cluster.
- Ford Ranger XLT at $35,610 (Most popular trim) Sport Appearance Package with 17" Gray Painted Aluminum Wheels, Ford Co-Pilot360, and Wireless Charging Pad.
- Ford Ranger LARIAT at $43,630 Sport Appearance Package with 18" Machined Aluminum Wheels with Dark Pockets, SYNC® 4A with 12" Center Stack and 12" Digital Instrument Cluster, and Power, Heated, Leather-trimmed Front Seats with Driver Memory,
- Ford Ranger Raptor at $55,470 features Class-exclusive 2.5" FOX Racing Shocks with Live Valve Technology, Advanced Towing Package Plus Technology Package, and Locking Front and Rear Axles.
What is the MSRP for the GMC Canyon?
The GMC Canyon starts at $37,595 and comes in these four trims:
- Elevation at $37,595 (Most popular trim) features Off-Road Performance Display, Keyless Open and Start, and 18" Wheels with All-Terrain Tires .
- AT4 at $44,595 features Advanced Hill Descent Control and Transfer Case Shield, 4WD with Automatic Locking Rear Differential, and Drive Mode Selector with Normal, Terrain, Tow/Haul and Off-Road Modes,
- Denali at $52,595 features Denali-Exclusive Jet Black Interior with Teak Accents, Perforated Leather-Appointed Seating and Laser-Etched, Open-Pore Wood Trim, and Multicolor 6.3" Diagonal Head-Up Display.
- AT4X at $55,895 features AT4X-Exclusive Obsidian Rush Interior with Ceramic White Accents, 11.3" Diagonal Center Touchscreen and Class-Leading 11.0" Diagonal Digital Driver Information Center, and AT4X-Exclusive Baja Drive Mode.
Comparing the two most popular trims listed above (according to Edmunds) the divide is clear which truck is better. Ford clearly has the edge here
Which truck offers better power and performance?
The Ranger comes standard with a 10-speed shiftable automatic transmission and is 4-wheel drive, compared to the rear wheel drive Canyon and its 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission.
The Ranger has a 2.3L EcoBoost® Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology gas engine, and the Canyon has a 2.7-liter inline-four engine. Both engines can produce similar horsepower and have a similar towing capacity. However, the Ranger has a better towing capacity at 1,711 pounds compared to the Canyon’s 1,600.
The Ranger also has better gas mileage at 20 city miles, and 24 highway miles at a combined 22MPG. Compared to the Canyon’s 18 city miles, and 23 highway miles and at a combined 20MPG.
Which truck has better options and packages?
For packages the Ranger offers a greater selection over the Canyon, the packages Ford offers FX4 Off-Road Package, Equipment Group 301A, Advanced Towing Package Plus Technology Package, Equipment Group 300A, Advanced Towing Package, Chrome Appearance Package, Technology Package, and a Trailer Tow Package.
The GMC Canyon offers less of a selection, and at a higher price. These packages include ProGrade Trailering System, Sports Bar Package, Convenience Package, Preferred Package, Elevation Premium Package, and a Technology Package totaling $9,500.
Ford offers a slew of options for the Ranger; some stand out options exclusive to the Ranger include: body-color SecuriCode keyless entry keypad, two safes one in the console and the other under the rear seat, wheel lock kit, spare tire lock kit, pivot storage box for both right and left sides, paint protection film, tough bed drop-in/spray-in bedliner, and cargo management rails.
Which truck is safer?
The Ranger and GMC Canyon have similar safety features with the Ranger having a few more. Both vehicles offer the same number of airbags and the same rear view camera placement.
Where Ford pulls away is their pre-collision warning system that includes an audible warning, pedestrian detection, and a visual warning. In the event of an impact there's a post-collision safety system. Exclusive to the Ranger is its rollover stability control, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot system, driver attention alert. emergency braking preparation, and front fog/driving lights.
There’s a clear winner when it comes to customization, performance, and safety, and that’s the 2024 Ford Ranger. Stop by Keystone Ford today for more information on the Ranger.