‘21 Yukon XL SLT v. Suburban Premier

[gilboyj]

Will be in the market for either of these vehicles within the next six months. Aesthetics aside, I’m hoping to become familiar with and evaluate the key differences between the two. Any input is appreciated.

 

[Big Bad Allis]

Going on the GMC and Chevy websites and building your models will be a good start. It will allow you to see the base items and what added with different packages. Outside of the base models, everything else is personal preference and how many of the add ons you will want and utilize. For me I always want all the items available and will enjoy and utilize most of them which add value to ownership. Some will not want to pay extra for items in a package they wont use. That's where you can work with a dealer and order the things you want and not have the other things that are built into a package.

 

[Craigy]

They are essentially the same thing.

GMC is supposed to be slightly more premium branding vs Chevy. Used to be Denali was a pretty big step up from a top trim Suburban, but these days you can spend as much on the Chevy.

 

[malba2366]

Denali interior looks to be a decent step up. Between Suburban and (non-Denali) Yukons chose the one you like the looks of better...they are the same vehicle. One thing I would look at very carefully is the headlight output. Test them both at night. The chevy has a very small headlight which can impact light output.

 

[ebelp]

The quad exhaust tips the premier comes with are really nice. The SLT doesn’t have them.

 

[PG01]

Are they not putting the 6.2l in the denali anymore?
Chevy gets it too?

 

[olyelr]

Are they not putting the 6.2l in the denali anymore?
Chevy gets it too?

Denali comes standard with the 6.2.
Its available in the burb if you get the premier package.

 

[Blueinterceptor]

Denali comes standard with the 6.2.
Its available in the burb if you get the premier package.

it comes in the high country not premier

 

[gilboyj]

The quad exhaust tips the premier comes with are really nice. The SLT doesn’t have them.

Yeah I did notice that. They do look great. Problem is, I think I like the Yukon’s looks better aside from the tips

 

[gilboyj]

They are essentially the same thing.

GMC is supposed to be slightly more premium branding vs Chevy. Used to be Denali was a pretty big step up from a top trim Suburban, but these days you can spend as much on the Chevy.

Seems like Burb Premier is averaging about 5k more than SLT, so wasn’t sure if I was missing something.

 

[ebelp]

Seems like Burb Premier is averaging about 5k more than SLT, so wasn’t sure if I was missing something.

That probably means the Premier has some package(s) that the SLT doesn't. In my searches, I've found the pricing of both is pretty comparable.

 

[gilboyj]

Do they both have air suspension as standard?

 

[Big Bad Allis]

Do they both have air suspension as standard?

NO, if you mean the Adaptive Air Suspension.

 

[SnowBuck]

Quite the conundrum now. 2021 Denali XL vs. Suburban High Country. Same options, same price. Except for color (exterior & interior). Leaning toward the HC as the Denali has so much gingerbread.

 

[swathdiver]

They have different dashboards, the Denali's shifter buttons are more vertical then the others.

 

[Blueinterceptor]

That probably means the Premier has some package(s) that the SLT doesn't. In my searches, I've found the pricing of both is pretty comparable.

Up until now, chevys came with programmed packages. In that they were not customizable

 

[gilboyj]

NO, if you mean the Adaptive Air Suspension.

Ok, do either SLT or Premier have air suspension standard?

 

[Toasty]

Ok, do either SLT or Premier have air suspension standard?

No.

 

[gilboyj]

Bump. Any more thoughts on SLT v. Premier now that more are out in the wild?

 

[gilboyj]

Premier it is! Ordered this week.