2025 GMC Yukon XL trim levels explained
Base to top
$35,300
- 12 trims. $70,200 to $105,500.
- Base: Elevation RWD. Top: 4WD 4dr Denali Ultimate.
- 2 more trims without a price.
All 14 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation RWD | $70,200 | $2,195 | 5.3L 8cyl | 355 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 9 |
| 2WD 4dr Elevation | $70,900 | $2,195 | 5.3L | 355 hp | 2WD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 8 |
| 4WD 4dr Elevation | $73,900 | $2,195 | 5.3L | 355 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 8 |
| AT4 4WD | $77,200 | $2,195 | 5.3L 8cyl | 355 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 8 |
| 4WD 4dr AT4 | $77,900 | $2,195 | 5.3L | 355 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 8 |
| Denali RWD | $80,500 | $2,195 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg to 17 mpg | 8 |
| 2WD 4dr Denali | $81,200 | $2,195 | 6.2L | 420 hp | 2WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| 4WD 4dr Denali | $84,200 | $2,195 | 6.2L | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| AT4 Ultimate 4WD | $98,800 | $2,195 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | N/A |
| 4WD 4dr AT4 Ultimate | $99,500 | $2,195 | 6.2L | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Denali Ultimate 4WD | $104,800 | $2,195 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| 4WD 4dr Denali Ultimate | $105,500 | $2,195 | 6.2L | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 7 |
| Denali 4WD | $80,500 to $83,500 | $2,195 | 6.2L 8cyl | 420 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 8 |
| Elevation 4WD | $70,200 to $73,200 | $2,195 | 5.3L 8cyl | 355 hp | 4WD | 10-speed automatic | 16 mpg | 9 |
What changes at each step
Elevation to 4dr Elevation: +$700
Elevation RWD $70,200 to 2WD 4dr Elevation $70,900.
- Seats: 9 to 8.
No equipment data.
4dr Elevation to AT4: +$3,300
4WD 4dr Elevation $73,900 to AT4 4WD $77,200.
- MPG: 17 mpg to 16 mpg.
No equipment data.
AT4 to 4dr AT4: +$700
AT4 4WD $77,200 to 4WD 4dr AT4 $77,900.
- MPG: 16 mpg to 17 mpg.
No equipment data.
4dr AT4 to Denali: +$2,600
4WD 4dr AT4 $77,900 to Denali RWD $80,500.
- Engine: 5.3L to 6.2L 8cyl.
- Power: 355 hp to 420 hp.
- Drivetrain: 4WD to RWD.
No equipment data.
Denali to 4dr Denali: +$700
Denali RWD $80,500 to 2WD 4dr Denali $81,200.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
No equipment data.
4dr Denali to AT4 Ultimate: +$14,600
4WD 4dr Denali $84,200 to AT4 Ultimate 4WD $98,800.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
AT4 Ultimate to 4dr AT4 Ultimate: +$700
AT4 Ultimate 4WD $98,800 to 4WD 4dr AT4 Ultimate $99,500.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
4dr AT4 Ultimate to Denali Ultimate: +$5,300
4WD 4dr AT4 Ultimate $99,500 to Denali Ultimate 4WD $104,800.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Denali Ultimate to 4dr Denali Ultimate: +$700
Denali Ultimate 4WD $104,800 to 4WD 4dr Denali Ultimate $105,500.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: AT4 4WD, $77,200.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: AT4 4WD, $77,200. Optional from Elevation RWD, $70,200.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: AT4 4WD, $77,200.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Elevation RWD, $70,200.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Elevation RWD, $70,200.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Elevation RWD, $70,200.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: AT4 4WD, $77,200.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: Elevation RWD, $70,200.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Elevation RWD, $70,200.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Elevation RWD, $70,200.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: AT4 4WD, $77,200.
- Not on any trim: navigation, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Elevation RWD | AT4 4WD | Denali RWD | AT4 Ultimate 4WD | Denali Ultimate 4WD | Denali 4WD | Elevation 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | S | S | N | S | S | N |
| Heated front seats | O | S | S | N | S | S | O |
| Heated steering wheel | N | S | S | N | S | S | N |
| 360 camera | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | N | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | S | S | N | S | S | N |
| Third row | S | S | S | N | S | S | S |
| Navigation | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Premium audio | S | S | S | N | S | S | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | S | S | N | S | S | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data for 7 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: 4WD 4dr Elevation, $73,900.
- 7 or more seats: Elevation RWD, 9 seats, $70,200.
- The most hp: Denali RWD, 420 hp, $80,500.
- The best mpg: Elevation RWD, 17 mpg, $70,200.
New for 2025
Compared with 2024. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Elevation RWD, 2WD 4dr Elevation, 4WD 4dr Elevation, 4WD 4dr AT4, 2WD 4dr Denali, 4WD 4dr Denali, AT4 Ultimate 4WD, 4WD 4dr AT4 Ultimate, 4WD 4dr Denali Ultimate, Elevation 4WD.
- Dropped: SLE RWD, SLE 4WD, SLT RWD, SLT 4WD.
- Carried over with a price: 3 trims. Median change: +$2,695.
| Trim | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT4 4WD | $74,505 | $77,200 | +$2,695 |
| Denali RWD | $79,805 | $80,500 | +$695 |
| Denali Ultimate 4WD | $101,755 | $104,800 | +$3,045 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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