I hate to admit it, but the new Ford's get better MPG in every test I have seen or read, empty and at Max GCWR. The Duramax has pretty much caught up to our loaded MPG when pulling, and better empty.
I like the ruggedness of the Aisin, but after riding in two of my friends L5P GMs, a 6 speed and a ten speed, their shift quality and smooth operation, without being the least bit slushy, absolutely put my Aisin to shame. No clunking, no getting confused around town, no double-tap lurching at TC lockup. They also get no shudder when pulling heavy, where mine will sometimes shake you out of the seat mostly on the 2-3 upshift. Sorry to say Ram definitely needs to step it up.