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2021 GMC Yukon XL trim levels explained

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SLE RWD$53,700SLE 4WD$56,700SLT RWD$60,700SLT 4WD$63,700AT4 4WD$67,800Denali RWD$71,300Denali 4WD$74,300
7 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 7 trims

2021 GMC Yukon XL trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
SLE RWD$53,700$1,6955.3L355 hpRWD10-speed automatic18 mpg8
SLE 4WD$56,700$1,6955.3L 8cyl355 hp4WD10-speed automatic17 mpg8
SLT RWD$60,700$1,6955.3L355 hpRWD10-speed automatic18 mpg8
SLT 4WD$63,700$1,6955.3L 8cyl355 hp4WD10-speed automatic17 mpg8
AT4 4WD$67,800$1,6955.3L 8cyl355 hp4WD10-speed automatic17 mpg8
Denali RWD$71,300$1,6956.2L420 hpRWD10-speed automatic16 mpg7
Denali 4WD$74,300$1,6956.2L 8cyl420 hp4WD10-speed automatic16 mpg7

What changes at each step

  1. SLE to SLT: +$7,000

    SLE RWD $53,700 to SLT RWD $60,700.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated front seats, Blind spot warning, Power liftgate or trunk, Garage door opener, Remote liftgate release.

  2. SLT to AT4: +$4,100

    SLT 4WD $63,700 to AT4 4WD $67,800.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, Heated rear seats, Hill descent control, Power-folding third row, Power-folding mirrors.

  3. AT4 to Denali: +$6,500

    AT4 4WD $67,800 to Denali 4WD $74,300.

    • Engine: 5.3L 8cyl to 6.2L 8cyl.
    • Power: 355 hp to 420 hp.
    • MPG: 17 mpg to 16 mpg.
    • Seats: 8 to 7.

    Adds as standard: 360 camera, Navigation, Premium audio, Pedestrian detection, Live traffic, Satellite radio.

Which trim has each feature

  • Cheapest trim with leather seats: SLT RWD, $60,700.
  • Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SLT RWD, $60,700.
  • Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: AT4 4WD, $67,800. Optional from SLT RWD, $60,700.
  • Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Denali RWD, $71,300. Optional from SLT RWD, $60,700.
  • Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: SLT RWD, $60,700. Optional from SLE RWD, $53,700.
  • Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SLE RWD, $53,700.
  • Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: SLT RWD, $60,700.
  • Cheapest trim with a third row: SLE RWD, $53,700.
  • Cheapest trim with navigation: Denali RWD, $71,300. Optional from SLT RWD, $60,700.
  • Cheapest trim with premium audio: Denali RWD, $71,300.
  • Cheapest trim with remote start: SLE RWD, $53,700.
  • Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: AT4 4WD, $67,800. Optional from SLT RWD, $60,700.
  • Panoramic roof: optional from SLT RWD, $60,700.

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2021 GMC Yukon XL: features by trim
FeatureSLESLTAT4 4WDDenali
Leather seatsNSSS
Heated front seatsNSSS
Heated steering wheelNOSS
360 cameraNOOS
Blind spot warningOSSS
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSSSS
Power liftgate or trunkNSSS
Third rowSSSS
NavigationNOOS
Premium audioNNNS
Remote startSSSS
Heated rear seatsNOSS
Panoramic roofNOOO

Cheapest trim with

  • AWD or 4WD: SLE 4WD, $56,700.
  • 7 or more seats: every trim, 8 seats.
  • The most hp: Denali RWD, 420 hp, $71,300.
  • The best mpg: SLE RWD, 18 mpg, $53,700.

New for 2021

Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.

  • Added: AT4 4WD.
  • Dropped: SLT Standard Edition RWD, SLT Standard Edition 4WD.
  • Carried over with a price: 6 trims. Median change: +$300.
Price change by trim, 2020 to 2021
Trim20202021Change
SLE RWD$53,400$53,700+$300
SLE 4WD$56,400$56,700+$300
SLT RWD$60,500$60,700+$200
SLT 4WD$63,500$63,700+$200
Denali RWD$70,500$71,300+$800
Denali 4WD$73,500$74,300+$800

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

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