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2024 GMC Yukon XL SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2024 GMC Yukon XL is a full-size SUV that seats seven to nine passengers in three rows depending on the configuration. It's available in SLE, SLT, AT4, Denali and Denali Ultimate trim levels. A 5.3-liter V8 (355 horsepower, 383 lb-ft of torque) is standard on all but the Denali and Denali Unlimited, which get a 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp, 460 lb-ft). The larger V8 is also optional for the AT4 trim.

Additionally, a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel engine is available at extra cost with the SLE and SLT trims and at a discount with the Denali and Denali Unlimited trims. 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 and Denali Ultimate, where it comes 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)
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Tri-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
  • Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Satellite radio
  • Six-speaker audio system

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

  • 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)
  • Rear seat reminder (alerts you to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle)
  • Automatic high beams

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

  • GMC Pro Safety Plus package
    • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts 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 power liftgate
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Leather upholstery
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Nine-speaker Bose audio system
  • Wireless charging pad
  • The 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
    • Seven-passenger seating configuration with second-row bucket seats
    • Heated outboard second-row seats
    • Power-folding second- and third-row seats
    • Panoramic sunroof
    • Heated, power-folding outside mirrors
    • Heated, power-adjustable steering wheel
    • Steering wheel and outside mirror memory settings
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • 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)
  • 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's equipped with standard 4WD and builds on the SLT trim with exclusive features, including:

  • 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
  • Two-speed active transfer case
  • Hill descent control
  • Heated, power-folding outside mirrors
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Heated, power-adjustable steering wheel
  • Heated outboard second-row seats
  • Power-folding third-row seat
  • Three years of GMC Connected Services

Options for the AT4 include:

  • Technology package
    • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
    • Surround-view camera system (gives you a bird's-eye view of the Yukon XL for tight parking situations)
    • Rear pedestrian alert system
  • 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 features
    • Panoramic sunroof
    • Power-retractable side steps
  • AT4 Premium Plus package
    • AT4 Premium package features
    • Max Trailering package features
    • Premium Capability with Active Response 4WD package features
  • Max Trailering package
    • Integrated trailer brake controller
    • Hitch guidance with hitch view
    • Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert
    • Enhanced engine cooling

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

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

Optional extras for the Denali include:

  • Premium Capability with Active Response 4WD package features
  • Denali Reserve package
    • 22-inch wheels
    • Electronic limited-slip differential
    • Adaptive air suspension
    • Panoramic sunroof
    • Power-retractable side steps
    • Digital rearview mirror (can display an image from the rearview camera in the mirror)
    • Integrated trailer brake controller
    • Camera to make hitching a trailer easier
    • Trailer blind-spot warning
    • Super Cruise semi-automated driving system
    • Automated parking system
    • Advanced security system
  • Advanced Technology package
    • Super Cruise semi-automated driving system
    • Automated parking system
    • Automatic braking while in reverse
    • Digital rearview mirror (can display an image from the rearview camera in the mirror)
    • Advanced security system
  • Max Trailering package
  • Tire pressure monitoring sensors for trailer

Denali Ultimate
The new Yukon XL top trim comes with standard 4WD and maxes out style with:

  • 22-inch wheels
  • Unique exterior trim
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Upgraded leather upholstery
  • 16-way power-adjustable front seats with massage
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • 18-speaker Bose audio system
  • Advanced Technology package
  • Max Trailering package
  • Premium Capability with Active Response 4WD

Which Yukon XL trim does Edmunds recommend?

GMC hasn't released complete official information on the 2024 Yukon XL as of this writing. We'll update our recommendation if anything changes, but based on last year's model we think the Denali is the way to go. If you're buying a Yukon XL instead of a Suburban, you might as well go all in for the experience.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Tempe, AZ
Vehicle
Yukon XL SLE
Yukon XL SLT
Yukon XL AT4
Yukon XL Denali
Yukon XL Denali Ultimate
Vehicle
SLE
5.3L 8cyl 10A
Starting MSRP
$61,200
Avg Price Paid
$56,974
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SLT
5.3L 8cyl 10A
Starting MSRP
$67,900
Avg Price Paid
$63,343
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AT4
5.3L 8cyl 10A
Starting MSRP
$74,505
Avg Price Paid
$68,732
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Denali Ultimate
6.2L 8cyl 10A
Starting MSRP
$101,755
Avg Price Paid
$92,156
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Section Title

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
four wheel drive
rear wheel drive
four wheel drive
Engine power
355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
420 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
460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
Engine displacement
5.3 l
5.3 l
5.3 l
6.2 l
6.2 l
Engine configuration
v8
v8
v8
v8
v8
Transmission
10-speed shiftable automatic
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
275/50R22
Wheel size
18 X 8.5-in
20 X 9.0-in
20 X 9.0-in
20 X 9.0-in
22 X 9.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
painted/chrome alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
15 / 20 / 17 MPG
15 / 20 / 17 MPG
15 / 18 / 16 MPG
14 / 19 / 16 MPG
14 / 18 / 16 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
28.0 gal.
28.0 gal.
28.0 gal.
28.0 gal.
28.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
420 / 560 miles
420 / 560 miles
420 / 504 miles
392 / 532 miles
392 / 504 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
42.3 ft.
43.3 ft.
43.3 ft.
43.3 ft.
43.3 ft.
Curb weight
5,633 lb.
5,633 lb.
5,841 lb.
5,780 lb.
5,998 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
81.0 in.
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.
76.5 in.
Length
225.2 in.
225.2 in.
225.2 in.
225.2 in.
225.2 in.
Wheelbase
134.0 in.
134.0 in.
134.0 in.
134.0 in.
134.0 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
41.5 cu. ft.
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.
40.4 in.
Front Leg Room
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.
Rear Head Room
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
37.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
42.0 in.
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.
64.8 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

True Cost to Own®
$83,347
$92,007
$95,784
$106,789
$117,973
Average Cost Per Mile
$1.11
$1.23
$1.28
$1.42
$1.57
Depreciation
$34,612
$40,010
$40,301
$46,775
$52,332
Financing
$12,900
$14,864
$16,268
$17,192
$20,280
Taxes & Fees
$8,390
$9,666
$10,578
$11,178
$13,181
Fuel
$16,061
$16,061
$17,081
$20,218
$20,218
Insurance
$5,931
$5,953
$6,071
$5,973
$5,926
Maintenance
$4,538
$4,538
$4,496
$4,538
$5,047
Repairs
$915
$915
$989
$915
$989
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Jet Black, cloth
Dark Walnut/Slate, cloth
Dark Walnut/Slate, leather
Jet Black, leather
Jet Black, leather
Jet Black, leather
Teak/Light Shale, leather
Dark Walnut/Very Dark Ash Gray, leather
Alpine Umber, premium leather
Exterior
Midnight Blue Metallic
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Sterling Metallic
Pearl Beige Metallic
Titanium Rush Metallic
Onyx Black
Summit White
White Frost Tricoat
Midnight Blue Metallic
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Sterling Metallic
Pearl Beige Metallic
Titanium Rush Metallic
Frosted Pine Metallic
Onyx Black
Summit White
White Frost Tricoat
Midnight Blue Metallic
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Sterling Metallic
Titanium Rush Metallic
Onyx Black
Summit White
White Frost Tricoat
Midnight Blue Metallic
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Sterling Metallic
Pearl Beige Metallic
Titanium Rush Metallic
Frosted Pine Metallic
Onyx Black
Summit White
White Frost Tricoat
Midnight Blue Metallic
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Sterling Metallic
Pearl Beige Metallic
Titanium Rush Metallic
Frosted Pine Metallic
Onyx Black