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Used 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 is available in six trim levels: base, SLE, Elevation, SLT, AT4 and Denali. The Sierra is offered in regular single cab, double cab and crew cab with a variety of bed lengths. All cab configurations are available with four-wheel drive.

The base Sierra comes with a 4.3-liter V6 (285 horsepower, 305 lb-ft of torque), a six-speed automatic transmission, air conditioning, a rearview camera, a tilt-only steering wheel, Bluetooth, a 7-inch touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration, and a six-speaker sound system.

The SLE trim level adds a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine (310 hp, 348 lb-ft of torque) paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, remote keyless entry and an upgraded 8-inch touchscreen. From the SLE on up, a 3.0-liter inline-six turbodiesel engine (277 hp, 420 lb-ft of torque) is available as an option as is a bed-camera system that adds a cargo-box camera and provisions for two additional trailer-mounted cameras. On top of the standard SLE gear, the Elevation adds a remote-locking tailgate, LED foglights, and two USB ports in the back seat.

Stepping up to the SLT, you add a 5.3-liter V8 (355 hp, 383 lb-ft of torque) paired with an eight-speed auto, a locking rear differential, a MultiPro configurable tailgate, dual-zone climate control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a trailer brake controller, heated-and-ventilated front seats, and heated second-row seats. A 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp, 460 lb-ft) with a 10-speed automatic is optional.

GMC offers a Driver Alert 1 package for the SLE and higher trims. It includes driver assistance features such as parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. There's also the Driver Alert 2 package (SLT, AT4 and Denali only) that further adds forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist.

GMC gives the AT4 trim similar features to the SLT but with a 2-inch suspension lift, standard four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case, skid plates, monotube shock absorbers, all-terrain tires, hill descent control, and a terrain-selectable traction control system.

At the top of the range is the Denali, which basically builds on the SLT's contents. It also adds exclusive adaptive suspension dampers, the Driver Alert 1 package and a seven-speaker Bose sound system. Many of the top-trim features are available as options on lower trim levels. Other options for the Denali include power assist steps, a head-up display and a rear camera mirror. Also available only on the AT4 and the Denali is a lightweight carbon-fiber composite bed.

Which Sierra 1500 trim does Edmunds recommend?

While you can go full luxe with the Denali, we think the best value comes from the midlevel SLT. It's standard with the likable 5.3-liter V8, or you can get the optional 3.0-liter diesel engine or the upgraded 6.2-liter V8 (our choice of engine). The SLT also has the trick MultiPro tailgate. Plus, most of the Denali's extra features, such as adaptive cruise control and the bed-view camera system, are available on the SLT as well.

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Comparing average pricing near
North Port, FL
Vehicle
Sierra 1500 Base
Sierra 1500 SLE
Sierra 1500 Elevation
Sierra 1500 SLT
Sierra 1500 AT4
Sierra 1500 Denali
Vehicle
Base
4.3L 6cyl 6A
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SLE
2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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1 for sale near you
Elevation
2.7L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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AT4
5.3L 8cyl 10A
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4 for sale near you
Denali
5.3L 8cyl 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
four wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
285 hp @ 5,300 rpm
310 hp @ 5,600 rpm
310 hp @ 5,600 rpm
355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Engine torque
305 lb-ft @ 3,900 rpm
348 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
348 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
Engine displacement
4.3 l
2.7 l
2.7 l
5.3 l
5.3 l
5.3 l
Engine configuration
v6
inline 4
inline 4
v8
v8
v8
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
255/70R17
255/70R17
275/60R20
265/65R18
265/65R18
275/60R20
Wheel size
17 X 8.0-in
17 X 8.0-in
20 X 9.0-in
18 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.5-in
22 X 9-in
Wheel type
painted steel wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
16 / 21 / 17 MPG
20 / 23 / 20 MPG
20 / 23 / 20 MPG
17 / 23 / 19 MPG
16 / 21 / 18 MPG
17 / 23 / 19 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
24.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
384 / 504 miles
480 / 552 miles
480 / 552 miles
408 / 552 miles
384 / 504 miles
408 / 552 miles
Fuel Type
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
46.3 ft.
46.3 ft.
46.9 ft.
46.3 ft.
46.3 ft.
46.9 ft.
Curb weight
4,720 lb.
4,700 lb.
4,700 lb.
4,820 lb.
5,140 lb.
4,820 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
10.9 in.
7.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
81.2 in.
81.2 in.
81.2 in.
81.2 in.
81.2 in.
81.2 in.
Height
75.5 in.
75.5 in.
75.5 in.
75.5 in.
78.4 in.
75.5 in.
Length
231.7 in.
231.7 in.
231.7 in.
231.7 in.
231.7 in.
231.7 in.
Bed Length
5'10”
5'10”
5'10”
5'10”
5'10”
5'10”
Wheelbase
147.4 in.
147.4 in.
147.4 in.
147.4 in.
147.4 in.
147.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Front Head Room
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
43.0 in.
Front Leg Room
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
66.0 in.
Rear Head Room
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
40.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
43.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
65.2 in.
65.2 in.
65.2 in.
65.2 in.
65.2 in.
65.2 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$49,430
$50,040
$48,634
$53,106
$57,403
$53,164
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.66
$0.67
$0.65
$0.71
$0.77
$0.71
Depreciation
$12,901
$14,958
$13,158
$15,724
$17,392
$15,935
Financing
$5,451
$6,109
$6,286
$6,879
$8,175
$7,337
Taxes & Fees
$2,247
$2,462
$2,520
$2,714
$3,138
$2,864
Fuel
$15,077
$12,821
$12,821
$13,488
$14,241
$13,488
Insurance
$3,632
$3,759
$3,918
$3,934
$3,834
$3,983
Maintenance
$7,037
$6,499
$6,499
$7,282
$7,287
$6,472
Repairs
$3,085
$3,432
$3,432
$3,085
$3,336
$3,085
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black, vinyl
Jet Black, cloth
Dark Walnut/Slate, cloth
Jet Black, cloth
Dark Walnut/Slate, cloth
Dark Walnut/Slate, leather
Jet Black, leather
Jet Black w/Kalahari Accents, leather
Dark Walnut/Dark Ash Grey, premium leather
Jet Black, premium leather
Exterior
Deep Mahogany Metallic
Summit White
Cardinal Red
Dark Sky Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Onyx Black
Quicksilver Metallic
Deep Mahogany Metallic
Summit White
Cardinal Red
Red Quartz Tintcoat
Dark Sky Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Onyx Black
Carbon Black Metallic
Smokey Quartz Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic
Deep Mahogany Metallic
Summit White
Cardinal Red
Red Quartz Tintcoat
Dark Sky Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Onyx Black
Carbon Black Metallic
Smokey Quartz Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic
Deep Mahogany Metallic
Summit White
Cardinal Red
Red Quartz Tintcoat
Dark Sky Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Onyx Black
Carbon Black Metallic
Smokey Quartz Metallic
White Frost Tricoat
Quicksilver Metallic
Summit White
Red Quartz Tintcoat
Dark Sky Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Onyx Black
Carbon Black Metallic
Smokey Quartz Metallic
Red Quartz Tintcoat
Dark Sky Metallic
Pacific Blue Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Onyx Black
Carbon Black Metallic
Smokey Quartz Metallic
White Frost Tricoat