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Used 2020 GMC Yukon XL SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

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

The SLE base trim starts with a 5.3-liter V8 engine (355 horsepower, 383 lb-ft of torque) paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and four-wheel drive is optional.

Standard SLE feature highlights include tri-zone automatic climate control, a 110-volt power outlet, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment interface, OnStar communications (with a 4G LTE connection and Wi-Fi hotspot), Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a nine-speaker Bose audio system. Optional extras include a few advanced driver safety aids, a power-operated liftgate and power-adjustable pedals.

The SLT trim is broken down into SLT Standard Edition and SLT subtrims. The Standard Edition includes all of the above, plus leather upholstery and heated front seats. The SLT adds blind-spot monitoring, a heated and power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, and power-folding second- and third-row seats.

The Graphite Edition package for the SLT includes 22-inch wheels and blacked-out exterior trim, while the Graphite Performance Edition adds a 6.2-liter V8 engine (420 hp, 460 lb-ft of torque), a 10-speed transmission, Magnetic Ride Control adaptive dampers, a head-up display, a customizable gauge cluster, an active noise cancellation system, and upgraded cabin air filtration.

The Denali builds on the SLT features with the 6.2-liter V8, a two-speed transfer case (4WD models), xenon headlights, a trailer brake controller, power-folding second-row bucket seats, a navigation system and a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound system.

Other options, depending on the trim level, include 22-inch wheels, a rear-seat entertainment system and a Heavy Duty Trailering package.

Which Yukon XL trim does Edmunds recommend?

If you're going to make the jump from a Chevy Suburban to the Yukon XL, we recommend going with at least the midlevel SLT trim. It offers the optional 6.2-liter V8 and the 10-speed automatic transmission, Magnetic Ride Control suspension, and several standard safety features such as blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and lane keeping assist. The Denali is available with a few additional creature comforts and adaptive cruise control, but the price might be a deterrent for some.

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Midlothian, VA
Vehicle
Yukon XL SLE
Yukon XL SLT Standard Edition
Yukon XL SLT
Yukon XL Denali
Vehicle
SLE
5.3L 8cyl 6A
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SLT Standard Edition
5.3L 8cyl 6A
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1 for sale near you
Denali
6.2L 8cyl 10A
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5 for sale near you
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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
premium 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
31.0 gal.
31.0 gal.
31.0 gal.
31.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
465 / 682 miles
465 / 682 miles
465 / 682 miles
434 / 713 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
43.0 ft.
43.0 ft.
43.0 ft.
43.0 ft.
Curb weight
5,610 lb.
5,610 lb.
5,610 lb.
5,665 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
7.9 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
224.4 in.
224.4 in.
224.4 in.
224.4 in.
Wheelbase
130.0 in.
130.0 in.
130.0 in.
130.0 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
39.3 cu. ft.
39.3 cu. ft.
39.3 cu. ft.
39.3 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
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
39.7 in.
39.7 in.
39.7 in.
39.7 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®
$52,409
$55,810
$58,757
$65,095
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.7
$0.74
$0.78
$0.87
Depreciation
$16,621
$19,972
$21,655
$22,270
Financing
$5,500
$5,604
$6,428
$7,387
Taxes & Fees
$1,487
$1,511
$1,698
$1,916
Fuel
$13,798
$13,798
$13,798
$18,496
Insurance
$4,485
$4,407
$4,660
$4,508
Maintenance
$7,102
$7,102
$7,102
$7,102
Repairs
$3,416
$3,416
$3,416
$3,416
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

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