Dropping cover back in January with a brand-new generation, the 2021 GMC Yukon introduces a long list of updates, changes, and fresh features. Previously, we examined the new Yukon’s starting prices, breaking them down by trim level and drawing comparisons to the previous 2020 model year. Now, we’re going ham on the configurator to create the most expensive 2021 GMC Yukon we can come up with.
2021 GMC Yukon Denali
First things first, we’re selecting the range-topping Denali trim level, which starts at $69,695, including destination. Standard spec on the Denali trim equips the naturally aspirated 6.2L L87 V8, which makes 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, and mates to the GM 10-speed automatic transmission. To note, the optional turbodiesel 3.0L I6 LM2 Duramax engine is currently not available on the configurator, and it’s unclear how much it will cost (if anything) on the 2021 Yukon Denali.
From there, we’re upgrading to 4WD, which bumps the price up to $72,695, including destination. That’s already a decent chunk of money, but here come the options.
First off, Premium paint colors, the most expensive of which is White Frost Tricoat at $1,095. Next, we’re adding in as many packages as we can, including the Denali Premium Package, which is priced at $7,000 and includes the Advanced Technology Package. We’re also adding the Max Trailering Package ($465), the Cargo Convenience Package ($440), and the Illumination Package ($535).
Next up are the exterior options, so we’re adding new 22-inch wheels ($2,995) and Trailer Tire Pressure and Temperature Sensors ($50).
Critically, all of the packages of the packages we selected mean that most of the interior options are already included, but we can still add a Rear Seat Media system ($1,995), a center console lockable storage box ($195), first, second, and third row all-weather floor liners ($295), and a front window shade ($125).
To sum up, the paint was $1,095, the packages were $6,465, and the other options were $5,655. Add it all together, and our 2021 GMC Yukon Denali is priced at $85,910, including destination.
That actually isn’t too bad, but what about the extended-length 2021 GMC Yukon XL?
Once against starting with the Denali trim level and 4WD, we come up with a starting price of $75,890, including destination. We then add the same White Frost Tricoat paint, the same packages, the same exterior options, and the same interior options, and come up with a final price of $88,610, including destination.
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Comments
Looking at your configuration of High Country and Denali most expensive, the Denali is only $730 more. Based on styling alone, would spring for the $730!
Do you have the same analysis for a 4WD AT4 version.
The styling of the front end of the new Denali is just georgeous! The upper headlights and lower lights are definitely self defining as a top of the line, GMC Denali. What a nice BOLD LOOK.
Wow 90k and not that bad????. Cost more than my house. Definitely for the upper elites who are completely disconnected from reality. When you are on top and feeding of those below I guess not that bad!!!
I awoke from a dark sleep , thinking I had arrived a place in society and individual on the move. Then reality came crashing down. As 3 am arrived and prepared to start my day I kiss my wife good goodbye and left for work. Driving my 2004 Prius with 300k miles it suddenly hit me . WOW 90k not that bad . Who would have thought?????
I awoke from a dark sleep , thinking I had arrived a place in society and individual on the move. Then reality came crashing down. As 3 am arrived and prepared to start my day I kiss my wife good goodbye and left for work. Driving my 2004 Prius with 300k miles it suddenly hit me . WOW 90k not that bad . Who would have thought?????
I awoke from a dark sleep thinking I saw a 2021 Impala MCE and one for a 2022 Camaro that corrected the side window and rear visibility somewhat. There was a heavily face-lifted Malibu for 2022 with a revised interior that removed the cloth from the dash and upgraded the door panels and gave the 1.5T more power and snappier front and rear styling enhancements.
Then reality came crashing down and the nightmare reality of Malaise Mary era II suddenly struck when I woke up leaving a wasteland of trucks and cute utes as the only GM’s you can buy!
You could save $2295 by merely keeping the very nice looking 22 inch wheels the come with the Denali Premium Package. I am not real wild about some of the other 22 inch wheel options unless you just wanted to jack the price up for fun. You probably will be able to save a little bit more in the future if and when the Denali Ultimate package becomes available. It will include a lot of the other options and include a small package discount. Personally I plan to wait for awhile to order one until I see what will be available. There are limited options available at the present time.
That Red sure is pretty….
when is GM actually going to start building these SUV’s…..hear a lot of chatter, so where are the Vehicles
They will start to build later in June with deliveries in July. But there are certain options, e.g. the air suspension, adaptive 4 wheel drive, power sliding console, some optional colors like the metallic red, etc., that will not be available until late summer. I will be ordering one but I do not look for it to be built /delivered until September, just like the good old days when new vehicles were unveiled in the Fall. This vehicle looks so good on paper and in pictures that I am more than willing to wait. As before, they are being built in Texas. My dealer had orders in before the virus that would have been built in April but they are now expecting to receive them in July.