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Used 2020 GMC Yukon SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2020 GMC Yukon is a full-size SUV offered in SLE, SLT and Denali trim levels. Most Yukons seat eight passengers, but an optional front bench seat on the SLE trim increases the capacity to nine. Second-row bucket seats are available on the SLT trim and standard on the Denali. They reduce passenger capacity to seven.

The standard engine is the 5.3-liter V8 that produces 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque and is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Available on the SLT and standard on the Denali is a 6.2-liter V8 that produces 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic. Rear-wheel drive is standard, while four-wheel drive is optional.

Standard feature highlights for the SLE trim include tri-zone automatic climate control, a tilt-only leather-wrapped steering wheel, OnStar communications (including a 4G LTE connection and a Wi-Fi hotspot), an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a Bose nine-speaker audio system. The optional Enhanced Driver Alert package adds a few advanced driver safety aids, while the Convenience package provides enhancements such a power liftgate and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

There are two versions of the SLT trim: the SLT Standard Edition and the plain-old SLT. The Standard Edition includes all of the above, along with extras such as leather upholstery and heated front seats. The SLT further loads up the Yukon with keyless entry and ignition, a heated and power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, ventilated front seats, and power-folding second- and third-row seats, among other features.

Compared to the SLT, the top-of-the-line Denali trim adds the larger engine and 10-speed transmission (with low-range gearing on 4WD models), adaptive suspension dampers, a trailer brake controller and more technology features.

Most top-of-the-line features are available as optional extras on lower trims in some shape or form. Optional for SLE and SLT trims is an HD Trailering package.

Which Yukon trim does Edmunds recommend?

At the top of the heap, the GMC Yukon we recommend is the Denali trim level. It comes standard with the 6.2-liter V8 and adaptive suspension, and it allows you access to some of the safety features you can't get on lower trim levels. If the Denali is a bit pricey for your taste, you might want to take a look at the nearly identical Chevy Tahoe.

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Vehicle
Yukon SLE
Yukon SLT Standard Edition
Yukon SLT
Yukon Denali
Vehicle
SLE
5.3L 8cyl 6A
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SLT Standard Edition
5.3L 8cyl 6A
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SLT
5.3L 8cyl 6A
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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
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leather
leather
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
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
rear 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
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
265/65R18
265/65R18
265/65R18
275/55R20
Wheel size
18 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.5-in
20 X 9.0-in
Wheel type
polished alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
polished 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 / 22 / 18 MPG
15 / 22 / 18 MPG
15 / 22 / 18 MPG
14 / 23 / 17 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
26.0 gal.
26.0 gal.
26.0 gal.
26.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
390 / 572 miles
390 / 572 miles
390 / 572 miles
364 / 598 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
39.0 ft.
39.0 ft.
39.0 ft.
39.0 ft.
Curb weight
5,379 lb.
5,379 lb.
5,379 lb.
5,482 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
8.0 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
80.5 in.
80.5 in.
80.5 in.
80.5 in.
Height
74.4 in.
74.4 in.
74.4 in.
74.4 in.
Length
203.9 in.
203.9 in.
203.9 in.
203.9 in.
Wheelbase
116.0 in.
116.0 in.
116.0 in.
116.0 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
15.3 cu. ft.
15.3 cu. ft.
15.3 cu. ft.
15.3 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
Front Leg Room
45.3 in.
45.3 in.
45.3 in.
45.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
Rear Head Room
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
65.1 in.
65.1 in.
65.1 in.
65.1 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®
$62,343
$59,298
$63,946
$74,853
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.83
$0.79
$0.85
$1
Depreciation
$20,855
$18,891
$21,950
$25,962
Financing
$7,513
$6,847
$7,831
$9,300
Taxes & Fees
$4,734
$4,324
$4,929
$5,832
Fuel
$13,623
$13,623
$13,623
$18,216
Insurance
$5,855
$5,850
$5,850
$5,882
Maintenance
$6,840
$6,840
$6,840
$6,738
Repairs
$2,923
$2,923
$2,923
$2,923
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Jet Black, cloth
Cocoa/Dune, cloth
Jet Black, leather
Cocoa/Dune, leather
Cocoa/Dune, leather
Jet Black, leather
Cocoa/Dark Atmosphere, leather
Cocoa/Shale, leather
Jet Black, leather
Exterior
Dark Sky Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Onyx Black
Summit White
Smokey Quartz Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Crimson Red Tintcoat
Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic
Dark Sky Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Onyx Black
Summit White
White Frost Tricoat
Smokey Quartz Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Crimson Red Tintcoat
Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic
Dark Sky Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Onyx Black
Summit White
White Frost Tricoat
Smokey Quartz Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Crimson Red Tintcoat
Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic
Dark Sky Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Onyx Black
Summit White
White Frost Tricoat
Smokey Quartz Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Crimson Red Tintcoat
Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic