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Used 2020 GMC Terrain SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2020 GMC Terrain seats five people and is available in four trim levels: the base SL, SLE, SLT, and Denali. There are two engine options: a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (170 hp, 203 lb-ft of torque) and a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (252 hp, 260 lb-ft of torque). Both engines come standard with a nine-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, but they can be optioned with all-wheel drive. The 1.5-liter engine is standard on the SL, SLE and SLT. The 2.0-liter engine is optional on the SLT and standard on the Denali.

Standard equipment highlights for the base SL include power-adjustable heated mirrors, rear privacy glass, keyless entry and ignition, a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and a six-speaker sound system. A host of advanced driver safety aids, including low-speed forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, are also standard.

The midlevel SLE furnishes just a few extra standard features but opens up access to a few appealing option packages (notably, the Driver Convenience, Infotainment I and Driver Alert I packages) that add a variety of convenience and safety-related features.

Stepping up to the SLT trim gets you leather upholstery and some of the SLE's optional features, such as the 8-inch touchscreen, power driver's seat and dual-zone climate control. You can also get even more options here, including a power-adjustable front passenger seat and a heated steering wheel.

At the top of the Terrain range is the Denali, which receives unique styling cues and interior trim as well as most of the optional features from the above trim levels. A new optional Denali Premium package tops it all off with features such as ventilated front seats, adaptive cruise control and a surround-view parking camera system.

Which Terrain trim does Edmunds recommend?

The base Terrain SL gets a full suite of standard safety features this year, so it's a bit more appealing than it once was, but we'd still recommend upgrading to the SLT trim level. The SLT is eligible for a long list of options, including the more powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and creature comforts such as a heated steering wheel and a seven-speaker Bose audio system.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
Vehicle
Terrain SL
Terrain SLE
Terrain SLT
Terrain Denali
Vehicle
SL
1.5L 4cyl Turbo 9A
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SLE
1.5L 4cyl Turbo 9A
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3 for sale near you
Denali
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A
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4 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
170 hp @ 5,600 rpm
170 hp @ 5,600 rpm
170 hp @ 5,600 rpm
252 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
203 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
203 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
203 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
260 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
Engine displacement
1.5 l
1.5 l
1.5 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
225/65R17
225/65R17
225/60R18
235/50R19
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.0-in
19 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted 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
26 / 30 / 27 MPG
26 / 30 / 27 MPG
26 / 30 / 28 MPG
22 / 28 / 24 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.9 gal.
14.9 gal.
14.9 gal.
14.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
387 / 447 miles
387 / 447 miles
387 / 447 miles
328 / 417 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
37.4 ft.
37.4 ft.
38.4 ft.
41.6 ft.
Curb weight
3,449 lb.
3,449 lb.
3,487 lb.
3,635 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.9 in.
6.9 in.
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
72.4 in.
Height
65.4 in.
65.4 in.
Length
182.3 in.
182.3 in.
182.3 in.
182.3 in.
Wheelbase
107.3 in.
107.3 in.
107.3 in.
107.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
29.6 cu. ft.
29.6 cu. ft.
29.6 cu. ft.
29.6 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
63.3 cu. ft.
63.3 cu. ft.
63.3 cu. ft.
63.3 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
Front Leg Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
Rear Head Room
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
39.7 in.
39.7 in.
39.7 in.
39.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.6 in.
55.6 in.
55.6 in.
55.6 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®
$34,717
$36,989
$36,603
$44,707
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.46
$0.49
$0.49
$0.6
Depreciation
$9,889
$11,296
$10,702
$12,286
Financing
$2,900
$3,354
$3,489
$4,338
Taxes & Fees
$1,247
$1,414
$1,464
$1,777
Fuel
$9,091
$9,091
$8,764
$13,671
Insurance
$3,468
$3,614
$3,664
$3,754
Maintenance
$4,869
$4,967
$5,267
$5,628
Repairs
$3,253
$3,253
$3,253
$3,253
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Jet Black, premium cloth
Jet Black, premium cloth
Medium Ash Gray/Jet Black, premium cloth
Medium Ash Gray/Jet Black, leather
Jet Black, leather
Brandy/Jet Black, leather
Light Platinum/Taupe, leather
Jet Black, leather
Exterior
Quicksilver Metallic
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Summit White
Summit White
Blue Emerald Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Graphite Gray Metallic
Red Quartz Tintcoat
Smokey Quartz Metallic
White Frost Tricoat
Summit White
Blue Emerald Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Graphite Gray Metallic
Red Quartz Tintcoat
Smokey Quartz Metallic
White Frost Tricoat
Summit White
Quicksilver Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Graphite Gray Metallic
Red Quartz Tintcoat
Smokey Quartz Metallic