2023 Yukon Denali diesel vs 2023 Ram 1500 diesel

[cqmorrison]

Have wanted a 2023 Yukon Denali diesel for last two years. It is finally on the truck to the dealer. In meantime I bought a 2023 Ram Limited Diesel. Fully loaded. SO, would you trade for the Yukon? Why or why not? I know I will take it in the shorts on the trade.

 

[TollKeeper]

I think the interior of the Ram is hugely better than the GM

Everything else I prefer the GM..

And thats why I have not bought either one.

I hate, HATE, hate, the interior of the GM. Love the truck.
Love the interior on the Dodge, but I have not trusted any product made by MOPAR since 2003. Stellantis/Fiat/FCA has a long way to go to earn my trust.

Although I am considering replacing my GMC with a Durango, or a Kia, maybe a Hyundai... Still not sold on the Rivian I have on order.

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

I guess it depends. Yukon is an SUV, the Ram is a truck. Do you need to haul people or stuff?

All signs thus far point to the 3l Duramax being a very reliable power plant.

I love the interior of my Yukon, and get compliments every time someone gets in it. There are a few software quirks that are slowly being worked out.

Gets down to your use case. Trucks aren’t selling well right now, so you may indeed take a loss on the trade. No deals on the Yukon…

 

[Banks22]

@WalleyeMikeIII ive been hearing some of that as well about trucks not selling well, half tons that is. The price of trucks for the big 3 have become rediculous. In a 4 year span, the 2019 Silverado high country I had before was $64,000 sticker, loaded. That same truck now would be about $74,000. You used to get a very nice LTZ after tax for $50k, now your lucky if you could get it for $60k. They’re pricing themselves out of the market.

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

@WalleyeMikeIII ive been hearing some of that as well about trucks not selling well, half tons that is. The price of trucks for the big 3 have become rediculous. In a 4 year span, the 2019 Silverado high country I had before was $64,000 sticker, loaded. That same truck now would be about $74,000. You used to get a very nice LTZ after tax for $50k, now your lucky if you could get it for $60k. They’re pricing themselves out of the market.

Agree. I’ve got a 22 Yukon XL Denali, Sticker was 86,650. Build the same truck as a 23 and the sticker is 93,450. Crazy

 

[Banks22]

Agree. I’ve got a 22 Yukon XL Denali, Sticker was 86,650. Build the same truck as a 23 and the sticker is 93,450. Crazy

My 22’ Silverado high country I ordered in January of 2022 has gone up almost $6k since then. Really the last 2 years it has become insane the price jumps. My wife’s 21’ Tahoe has gone up about $6k also in 2.5 years

 

[tdebacker]

I think the interior of the Ram is hugely better than the GM

Everything else I prefer the GM..

And thats why I have not bought either one.

I hate, HATE, hate, the interior of the GM. Love the truck.
Love the interior on the Dodge, but I have not trusted any product made by MOPAR since 2003. Stellantis/Fiat/FCA has a long way to go to earn my trust.

Although I am considering replacing my GMC with a Durango, or a Kia, maybe a Hyundai... Still not sold on the Rivian I have on order.

I'm with you on the interior. I think the 2021+ interiors are a HUGE step down from the 15-20 GM SUVs, Grand Wagoneer, or Ram interiors. I'm hoping they do a mid-model refresh like the Silverados/Sierras. The refreshed Denali interior is really nice.

I want a Yukon XL with the 3.0L Duramax/10 speed, but I just can't get over how poorly done the interior is compared to my '17 Premier.

 

[NothEastTahoe]

I'm with you on the interior. I think the 2021+ interiors are a HUGE step down from the 15-20 GM SUVs, Grand Wagoneer, or Ram interiors. I'm hoping they do a mid-model refresh like the Silverados/Sierras. The refreshed Denali interior is really nice.

I want a Yukon XL with the 3.0L Duramax/10 speed, but I just can't get over how poorly done the interior is compared to my '17 Premier.

Is the style gone down, or the quality of the material you think? I have no idea about the older ones, new to the scene.

 

[TollKeeper]

Is the style gone down, or the quality of the material you think? I have no idea about the older ones, new to the scene.

I cant answer for him, but for me, everything since 2007 is to hard, and to small. I am a big guy, and I just cant fit in these seats comfortably like I could in my 01 Tahoe, or 06 Esky.

 

[Pertzbro]

I have a 2015 Ram Hemi 1500. 98K miles. Original brakes. They literally haven't been touched. Never once touched the tranny. I've had the exhaust manifolds warp which is common in the Hemi, wont be an issue for you - was under warranty. Had a AC compressor seize so it then blew the belt, also under warranty. Other than that it's been a great truck. Not sure why you're comparing an SUV to a Truck, but i think you'd be happy with both.

 

[ZKWBQD]

Have wanted a 2023 Yukon Denali diesel for last two years. It is finally on the truck to the dealer. In meantime I bought a 2023 Ram Limited Diesel. Fully loaded. SO, would you trade for the Yukon? Why or why not? I know I will take it in the shorts on the trade.

Well, you couldn't GIVE me a diesel vehicle. They sound like an old sewing machine, and for some reason they're very difficult to turn off.

 

[Fedexjetmx]

Very difficult to turn off? Umm, not sure what you mean.

 

[Jellyfrosh]

Well, you couldn't GIVE me a diesel vehicle. They sound like an old sewing machine, and for some reason they're very difficult to turn off.

What? You hit the button to turn it off. Pretty simple.

 

[jmzvet]

The interior on my 23 Yukon Denali is "decent" but not $85K nice. Love the Diesel/10spd combo.

 

[Vladimir2306]

So these are different cars. The Yukon is more versatile. The Yukon is both cargo and people, and Ram is cargo. Well, as for me, the diesel frame is so-so .... Ram must be trx)))

 

[dc968]

@WalleyeMikeIII ive been hearing some of that as well about trucks not selling well, half tons that is. The price of trucks for the big 3 have become rediculous. In a 4 year span, the 2019 Silverado high country I had before was $64,000 sticker, loaded. That same truck now would be about $74,000. You used to get a very nice LTZ after tax for $50k, now your lucky if you could get it for $60k. They’re pricing themselves out of the market.

That $10K increase doesn’t even keep up with the rate of inflation since 2019. Problem is wages haven’t increased the same as inflation either. Perhaps ask you Congressional reps why??

 

[Banks22]

That $10K increase doesn’t even keep up with the rate of inflation since 2019. Problem is wages haven’t increased the same as inflation either. Perhaps ask you Congressional reps why??

Like asking a politician would help any lol

 

[tdebacker]

Is the style gone down, or the quality of the material you think? I have no idea about the older ones, new to the scene.

Honestly both. It's hard to explain, but I feel like the 2015-20 interiors were top of its class and were visually appealing. The new interiors don't feel as soft and has a "colder" appearance if that makes sense.

 

[tdebacker]

I cant answer for him, but for me, everything since 2007 is to hard, and to small. I am a big guy, and I just cant fit in these seats comfortably like I could in my 01 Tahoe, or 06 Esky.

I gotta admit, I've kind of noticed the same thing. I've put 34k on my Suburban since I bought it 11 months ago, and I'm starting to notice the seat does feel a little too narrow. I'm not a big guy, only 5'11/200lbs, but it's not as comfortable long distance as other seats are.

 

[BigJohn76]

I have a 22 Yukon XL Denali Duramax with almost all the options. Midnight Blue with the light colored interior (hate the black).Had to fly up to Moosic, PA on august 1,2022 to bring this vehicle home ( I live about 25 miles from the Arlington plant). I love the interior and the performance of the engine. Now have 32,000 miles on it. Lots of road trips some with 32’ travel trailer and some without it. Have owned 3 previous XLs with 6.2 engines and this diesel has tons more power. Very quiet truck. I had a 95 suburban 2500 with the 6.5 turbo diesel and this XL has tons more power and better fuel mileage.