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Used 2021 GMC Savana Van Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 GMC Savana is available in 2500 and 3500 load ratings. The 2500 is standard wheelbase only, while the 3500 is available in a standard or extended wheelbase and has a higher GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating, or the weight of your vehicle plus any passengers and cargo). The longer wheelbase also means that the 3500 increases seating capacity from 12 to 15 passengers. All Savanas come with a choice of three engines:

  • A standard 4.3-liter V6 (276 hp, 298 lb-ft) paired to an eight-speed automatic
  • An available 6.6-liter V8 (401 hp, 464 lb-ft) matched to a six-speed automatic
  • A turbocharged 2.8-liter diesel four-cylinder engine (181 hp, 369 lb-ft) with an eight-speed automatic

GMC offers the Savana in two trim levels: LS and LT.

LS
Starts you off with:

    • Vinyl upholstery
    • Single-zone manual air conditioning
    • Power windows and locks
    • Rearview camera
    • 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot
    • 120-volt household-style power outlet
    • Two-speaker stereo system with AM/FM radio and an auxiliary port
    • Tilt-only steering wheel and cruise control (standard on 3500, optional on 2500)

LT
Comes with the above plus:

  • Cloth upholstery, carpeted floors and chrome bumpers
  • Remote locking and unlocking
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Forward collision warning (alerts you of a possible collision with the car in front)

Options (available in bundled or stand-alone form) for both LS and LT models include:

  • Upgraded stereo system
  • Heavy-duty trailering package
  • Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Remote engine start
  • Heavy-duty locking rear differential (can enhance traction in slippery conditions)
  • Sliding passenger-side rear door (instead of swing-out)
  • Power-adjustable front seats and power-adjustable mirrors

Which Savana trim does Edmunds recommend?

Whether you get the Savana in its 2500 or 3500 configuration, we'd go straight for the LT. We appreciate the extra standard features, including the driver aids, and think it just makes the Savana a more comfortable place to be. After that, you'll have to decide the primary use for the Savana, which will help you determine which engine and wheelbase is right for you.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Fishers, IN
Vehicle
Savana LS 2500
Savana LS 3500
Savana LT 2500
Savana LT 3500
Vehicle
LS 2500
4.3L 6cyl 8A
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LS 3500
4.3L 6cyl 8A
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LT 2500
4.3L 6cyl 8A
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LT 3500
4.3L 6cyl 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
optional
optional
optional
optional
Navigation
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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
vinyl
premium cloth
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
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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 shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable 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
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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
5,991 lb.
6,001 lb.
5,991 lb.
6,001 lb.
Ground Clearance
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
8.6 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
79.3 in.
79.3 in.
79.3 in.
79.3 in.
Height
84.5 in.
84.5 in.
84.5 in.
84.5 in.
Length
224.0 in.
224.0 in.
224.0 in.
224.0 in.
Wheelbase
135.2 in.
135.2 in.
135.2 in.
135.2 in.
Seating Capacity
12
12
12
12
Cargo Space
Front Head Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Front Leg Room
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
68.9 in.
68.9 in.
68.9 in.
68.9 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, premium cloth
Medium Pewter, vinyl
Medium Pewter, premium cloth
Medium Pewter, vinyl
Medium Pewter, premium cloth
Medium Pewter, premium cloth
Exterior
Onyx Black
Quicksilver Metallic
Cardinal Red
Summit White
Onyx Black
Quicksilver Metallic
Cardinal Red
Summit White
Onyx Black
Quicksilver Metallic
Cardinal Red
Summit White
Onyx Black
Quicksilver Metallic
Cardinal Red
Summit White