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Used 2018 GMC Savana Van Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 GMC Savana is a large van with numerous seating configurations and room for 12 people. (Its Savana Cargo sibling retains the front two seats and uses the rest of the interior as an expansive cargo area.) It's available in two load ratings, 2500 and 3500, and in two trims, the base LS and the LT. Additionally, the 3500 can be ordered in a long wheelbase, which increases the length of the floor by 20 inches. You can keep the extra space for additional cargo room or add another row, good for seating up to 15 passengers (a 2-3-3-3-4 configuration).

By default, the rear-wheel-drive Savana is powered by a 4.3-liter V6 (276 horsepower, 298 pound-feet of torque) paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Alternate powertrains are available if the standard V6 doesn't meet your requirements, including a 6.0-liter V8 (341 hp, 373 lb-ft) matched to a six-speed automatic and a 2.8-liter diesel four-cylinder engine (181 hp, 369 lb-ft) with an eight-speed automatic.

Standard features on the LS model include 16-inch steel wheels, a 60/40-split opening passenger door, 12-passenger seating (2-3-3-4 with a 50/50-split back row), air conditioning, power windows and locks, a rearview camera, a driver information display, vinyl upholstery and floor covering, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, GM's OnStar emergency communications, a 120-volt household-style power outlet, and a two-speaker audio system with an AM/FM stereo and an auxiliary port.

A tilt-only steering wheel and cruise control are standard on 3500 models and optional on the 2500 via the Driver Convenience package. Opting for the extended-wheelbase 3500 adds rear air conditioning, which is available as a separate option for the other LS models.

Stepping up to the LT adds front and rear chrome bumpers, remote locking and unlocking, cloth upholstery, carpeted flooring, rear air conditioning, and the tilt-only steering wheel and cruise control for the 2500.

Many of the features added by the LT are available on LS models as well. A bundle containing a 6.5-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, a CD player, a USB port and a navigation system is available for any Savana model. Other stand-alone options include power-adjustable and heated mirrors, rear parking sensors, a blind-spot monitor, a heavy-duty locking rear differential, remote engine start, a sliding rear door, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, power-adjustable front seats and satellite radio. A number of these features are available as part of packages for the 2500 model in LS trim; these include the Communications, Safety and Enhanced Convenience packages.

Some features and packages are available only when the appropriate body type is selected. The Paratransit package for extended-wheelbase 3500 models removes the rear seat and reverts to vinyl floor coverings.

Which Savana trim does Edmunds recommend?

The search for the perfect GMC Savana begins with evaluating your needs. The 3500, with its higher gross vehicle weight rating, is perfect for drivers who will frequently load the Savana with lots of passengers. The extended-wheelbase version is even better, allowing for extra storage space or an additional row of seating. Upgrading to the LT costs very little, and its added features are beneficial to driver and passengers alike.

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Hagerstown, MD
Vehicle
Savana LS 2500
Savana LT 2500
Savana LS 3500
Savana LT 3500
Vehicle
LS 2500
4.3L 6cyl 8A
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LT 2500
4.3L 6cyl 8A
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LS 3500
4.3L 6cyl 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
optional
optional
optional
optional
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Keyless Ignition
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Cruise control
optional
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
optional
Upholstery
vinyl
premium cloth
vinyl
premium cloth
Heated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Sunroof
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
276 hp @ 5,200 rpm
276 hp @ 5,200 rpm
276 hp @ 5,200 rpm
276 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Engine torque
298 lb-ft @ 3,900 rpm
298 lb-ft @ 3,900 rpm
298 lb-ft @ 3,900 rpm
298 lb-ft @ 3,900 rpm
Engine displacement
4.3 l
4.3 l
4.3 l
4.3 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
8-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
Tire size
245/75R16
245/75R16
245/75R16
245/75R16
Wheel size
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
Wheel type
painted steel wheels
painted steel wheels
painted steel wheels
painted steel wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
31.0 gal.
31.0 gal.
31.0 gal.
31.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
49.2 ft.
49.2 ft.
49.2 ft.
49.2 ft.
Curb weight
5,983 lb.
5,983 lb.
6,012 lb.
6,012 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.1 in.
7.1 in.
7.1 in.
7.1 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
79.2 in.
79.2 in.
79.2 in.
79.2 in.
Height
83.9 in.
83.9 in.
83.7 in.
83.7 in.
Length
224.1 in.
224.1 in.
224.1 in.
224.1 in.
Wheelbase
135.0 in.
135.0 in.
135.0 in.
135.0 in.
Seating Capacity
12
12
12
12
Cargo Space
92.1 cu. ft.
92.1 cu. ft.
92.1 cu. ft.
92.1 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
39.8 in.
Front Leg Room
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
68.8 in.
68.8 in.
68.8 in.
68.8 in.
Rear Head Room
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.3 in.
36.3 in.
36.3 in.
36.3 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
68.6 in.
68.6 in.
68.6 in.
68.6 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Medium Pewter, vinyl
Medium Pewter, premium cloth
Medium Pewter, premium cloth
Medium Pewter, vinyl
Medium Pewter, premium cloth
Medium Pewter, premium cloth
Exterior
Onyx Black
Dark Slate Metallic
Cardinal Red
Quicksilver Metallic
Summit White
Marine Blue Metallic
Onyx Black
Dark Slate Metallic
Cardinal Red
Quicksilver Metallic
Summit White
Marine Blue Metallic
Onyx Black
Dark Slate Metallic
Cardinal Red
Quicksilver Metallic
Summit White
Marine Blue Metallic
Onyx Black
Dark Slate Metallic
Cardinal Red
Quicksilver Metallic
Summit White
Marine Blue Metallic