I Found this over at MT and it sparks a really good question, what would you pick with knowing what maker they are?

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Three choices:

Truck A: 380hp, 400lb-ft, 15mpg combined, $35K
Truck B: 340hp, 340lb-ft, 20mpg combined, $36K
Truck C: (diesel) 350hp, 450lb-ft, 22mpg combined, $40K

Which truck do you buy assuming the trucks are identical except for the powertrain?

Personally, it depends on what I wanted to use it for. If my truck’s primary purpose was Home Depot runs, light towing, and driving in Michigan winter weather, Truck B would be my choice. If I was going to do a lot of moderate to heavy towing, Truck C would be my choice. I really see no reason why I would ever buy Truck A over the other two choices.  



Source: posted by atvman_400 @ Motor Trend  

For myself probably Truck C. Compared to Truck B, the gas mileage difference is pretty negligible, IMO. It's going to take a while to recoup that $4K difference anyway, but the extra 110 lb-ft of torque should make up for that.  

Diesel, all the way. I would suspect the last one is either Ford or Dodge, as GM has already announced the Duramax 4500 is going to have around 310 hp and 520 lb./ft.