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Used 2022 GMC Yukon XL SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2022 GMC Yukon XL is a full-size SUV that seats seven to nine passengers in three rows of seats, depending on configuration. It is available in four trim levels: SLE, SLT, AT4 and Denali. A 5.3-liter V8 (355 horsepower, 383 lb-ft of torque) is standard with all but the Denali, which gets a 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp, 460 lb-ft). The larger V8 is an option with the AT4 trim. Additionally, a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel engine (277 hp, 460 lb-ft) is available at extra cost with the SLE and SLT trims and at a discount with the Denali trim. All engines use a 10-speed automatic transmission to power the Yukon XL's rear wheels. Four-wheel drive is optional across the entire model line except on the AT4, where it's standard.

SLE
Highlights of the base SLE trim level include:

  • 18-inch aluminum wheels
  • LED headlights, foglights and taillights
  • Automatic high-beam headlights
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Remote engine start
  • Eight-person seating configuration (2-3-3)
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Triple-zone automatic climate control
  • 12-inch digital driver information display
  • 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto compatibility
  • GMC Connected Services and OnStar compatibility
  • Satellite radio
  • Rear-seat reminder system

Additionally, the SLE includes GMC Pro Safety, a package of driver assist and collision avoidance features:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

GMC offers several options for the Yukon XL SLE, including:

  • GMC Pro Safety Plus package
    • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Max Trailering package
    • Camera to make hitching a trailer easier
    • Trailer brake controller (helps you adjust the brakes on your trailer)
    • Heavy-duty engine cooling system (when combined with 3.0-liter diesel engine)
    • Two-speed active transfer case (4WD models only)
  • Tire pressure monitoring sensors for a trailer
  • Nine-passenger seating configuration (3-3-3)

SLT
The popular SLT trim level comes standard with:

  • 20-inch aluminum wheels
  • Hands-free liftgate
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Leather upholstery
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Nine-speaker Bose audio system
  • Wireless charging pad
  • GMC Pro Safety Plus package
  • Safety alert seat (vibrates the driver's seat to alert the driver to safety-related warnings)

A number of options are available for the SLT. Highlights include:

  • SLT Luxury package
    • Heated, power-folding outside mirrors
    • Steering wheel and outside mirror memory settings
    • Power-adjustable steering wheel
    • Heated steering wheel (delayed availability)
    • Heated outboard second-row seats
    • Power-folding second- and third-row seats
    • Rear pedestrian alert system
    • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Yukon XL and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Seven-passenger seating configuration with second-row bucket seats
  • Power panoramic sunroof
  • Rear-seat media system
    • Dual 12.6-inch display screens
    • Wireless projection via Wi-Fi
    • HDMI ports
    • Wireless headphones

AT4
The AT4 is the Yukon XL's off-road-oriented trim. It includes standard 4WD and these exclusive features:

  • Unique front fascia to improve the Yukon XL's approach angle
  • Exclusive wheels with all-terrain tires
  • Front tow hooks and skid plate
  • Heavy-duty air filter

Besides the SLT equipment, the AT4 also adds:                              

  • Adaptive suspension dampers for improved ride and handling capabilities
  • Hill descent control
  • Two-speed active transfer case
  • Heated, power-folding outside mirrors
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Power-adjustable steering wheel
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated outboard second-row seats
  • Power-folding third-row seat

Options for the AT4 include:

  • Technology package
    • Rear pedestrian alert system
    • Surround-view camera system (gives you a bird's-eye view of the Yukon XL for tight parking situations)
    • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
  • Premium Capability with Active Response 4WD package
    • Air suspension (can raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle)
    • Electronic limited-slip differential
  • AT4 Premium package
    • Technology package
    • Rear-seat media system
    • Panoramic power sunroof
    • Power-retractable side steps
  • AT4 Premium Plus package
    • AT4 Premium package
    • Max Trailering package
    • Premium Capability with Active Response 4WD package
  • Max Trailering package

Denali
The Denali includes all non-exclusive AT4 features, though the two-speed active transfer case is reserved for 4WD models. It also includes:

  • 6.2-liter V8
  • Exclusive exterior and interior detailing
  • Power-sliding front center console
  • Second-row bucket seats
  • Technology package
  • 14-speaker Bose surround-sound system

Optional extras for the Denali include:

  • Advanced Technology package
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Yukon and the car in front)
    • Digital rearview mirror (can display an image from the rearview camera in the mirror)
    • Advanced security system
  • Denali Premium package
    • Advanced Technology package
    • 22-inch aluminum wheels
    • Power panoramic sunroof
    • Power-retractable side steps
  • Denali Ultimate package
    • Denali Premium package
    • Max Trailering package
    • Rear-seat media system
    • Air suspension (RWD models only)
    • Premium Capability with Active Response 4WD (4WD models only)
  • Max Trailering package
  • Tire pressure monitoring sensors for trailer

Which Yukon XL trim does Edmunds recommend?

If you're not interested in saving thousands by choosing a Chevrolet Suburban, you should go ahead and get the high-luxe Denali trim of GMC's Yukon XL. It's the version that best delivers on the promise of GMC's premium positioning, including the more powerful V8 engine, bold mesh grille, exclusive dashboard design and available plush Ultimate package.

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Mountain View, CA
Vehicle
Yukon XL SLE
Yukon XL SLT
Yukon XL AT4
Yukon XL Denali
Vehicle
SLE
5.3L 8cyl 10A
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SLT
5.3L 8cyl 10A
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AT4
5.3L 8cyl 10A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
four wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Engine torque
383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
Engine displacement
5.3 l
5.3 l
5.3 l
6.2 l
Engine configuration
v8
v8
v8
v8
Transmission
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
265/65R18
275/60R20
275/60R20
275/60R20
Wheel size
18 X 8.5-in
20 X 9.0-in
20 X 9.0-in
20 X 9.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
polished alloy 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
15 / 20 / 17 MPG
15 / 20 / 17 MPG
15 / 19 / 16 MPG
14 / 19 / 16 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
28.0 gal.
28.0 gal.
28.0 gal.
28.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
420 / 560 miles
420 / 560 miles
420 / 532 miles
392 / 532 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
42.3 ft.
43.3 ft.
43.3 ft.
43.3 ft.
Curb weight
5,633 lb.
5,633 lb.
5,841 lb.
5,780 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
81.0 in.
81.0 in.
81.0 in.
81.0 in.
Height
76.5 in.
76.5 in.
76.5 in.
76.5 in.
Length
225.2 in.
225.2 in.
225.2 in.
225.2 in.
Wheelbase
134.1 in.
134.1 in.
134.1 in.
134.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
41.5 cu. ft.
41.5 cu. ft.
41.5 cu. ft.
41.5 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
Front Leg Room
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.
Rear Head Room
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
Rear Leg Room
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$82,456
$86,127
$86,710
$92,922
Average Cost Per Mile
$1.1
$1.15
$1.16
$1.24
Depreciation
$28,521
$30,689
$27,403
$32,151
Financing
$9,450
$10,303
$11,451
$11,471
Taxes & Fees
$5,028
$5,376
$6,133
$5,998
Fuel
$22,149
$22,149
$23,556
$25,448
Insurance
$6,462
$6,764
$7,030
$7,008
Maintenance
$8,197
$8,197
$8,270
$8,197
Repairs
$2,649
$2,649
$2,867
$2,649
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Jet Black, cloth
Dark Walnut/Slate, cloth
Dark Walnut/Slate, leather
Jet Black, leather
Jet Black, leather
Teak/Light Shale, leather
Brownstone/Jet Black, leather
Jet Black, leather
Dark Walnut/Very Dark Ash Gray, leather
Exterior
Redwood Metallic
Cayenne Red Tintcoat
Pearl Beige Metallic
Onyx Black
Summit White
Midnight Blue Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Redwood Metallic
Cayenne Red Tintcoat
Pearl Beige Metallic
Onyx Black
Summit White
Midnight Blue Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
White Frost Tricoat
Redwood Metallic
Cayenne Red Tintcoat
Onyx Black
Summit White
Midnight Blue Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
White Frost Tricoat
Redwood Metallic
Cayenne Red Tintcoat
Pearl Beige Metallic
Onyx Black
Summit White
Hunter Metallic
Midnight Blue Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
White Frost Tricoat