Comparison - GMC Yukon XL 2016 - vs - GMC Yukon XL SLT 2018

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Make: 
Average Price: 
74,051
Updated: 
30 Nov 2016
62,830
Updated: 
16 Feb 2018
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2016
2018
Total Seating: 
7
7
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
31.00gals
31.00gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Bronze Alloy Metallic
#616157
Crimson Red Tintcoat
#750619
Dark Forest Green Metallic
#52595A
Iridium Metallic
#7B7C8E
Light Steel Gray Metallic
#A3A7A9
Midnight Amethyst Metallic
#27222B
Onyx Black
#000000
Quicksilver Metallic
#DADEDD
Sparkling Silver Metallic
#E9E3D7
Summit White
#FFFFFF
White Frost Tricoat
#FFFFFF
Color: 
Crimson Red Tintcoat
#750619
Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic
#26313D
Iridium Metallic
#7B7C8E
Mineral Metallic
#736D5A
Onyx Black
#000000
Quicksilver Metallic
#DADEDD
Sparkling Silver Metallic
#E9E3D7
Summit White
#FFFFFF
White Frost Tricoat
#FFFFFF

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2018 GMC Yukon XL receives only minor changes. The Denali version comes with a new 10-speed automatic transmission that should slightly improve fuel economy and acceleration. Other changes include a new chrome grille design and a new Denali Ultimate package with 22-inch wheels, a sunroof and a large helping of tech add-ons.

pros
Seats up to nine passengers
Plenty of cargo capacity, even with all the seats deployed
Can tackle rough terrain when fitted with four-wheel drive
High towing ratings

cons
Size, weight and length make it unwieldy around town
Slow gas pedal response makes engine feel weaker than rated
Cargo space utility is limited by high load floor

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Safety alert driver's seat available
Quiet cabin
Spacious interior
Easier-than-expected maneuverability

Cons
Trucklike ride with body roll in corners
Small cargo space behind third row (regular-length Yukon)
Interior design too similar to Chevrolet siblings
Some dashboard buttons could be larger

By: 
cars.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
14.00mpg
15.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
20.00mpg
22.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
8
v
8
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
6.20L
5.30L
Torque: 
460ft-lbs
at 4 100rpm
383ft-lbs
at 4 100rpm
Horsepower: 
420hp
at 5 600rpm
355hp
at 5 600rpm
Cam Type: 
overhead valves (OHV)
overhead valves (OHV)
Turning Circle: 
43.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Adjustable pedals
Electric speed-proportional power steering
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
12V and 110V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
Hands-Free Calling*
Roadside Assistance*
Concierge Service*
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Destination Download*
Keyless ignition
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Adjustable Pedals
Power rear seat easy entry
Sun Sensor
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
224.30in
224.40in
Width: 
80.50in
80.50in
Height: 
74.40in
74.40in
Ground Clearance: 
7.90in
7.90in
Front Track: 
68.70in
Rear Track: 
68.70in
Wheel Base: 
130.00in
130.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
42.80
42.80
Rear Head Room: 
39.10
39.10
Front Leg Room: 
45.30in
45.30in
Rear leg room: 
39.70in
39.70in
Front Hip Room: 
60.80in
60.80in
Front Shoulder Room: 
64.80in
64.80in
Rear Hip Room: 
60.30in
60.30in
Rear Shoulder room: 
65.10in
65.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
121.10cu.ft
121.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7800lbs
8000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
38.90cu.ft
39.30cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
15.30degrees
15.30degrees
Angle of Departure: 
20.90degrees
20.90degrees
Curb Weight: 
5981.00lbs
5846.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes
More Instruments: 
Low fuel level warning

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
no
More Power Features: 
Power mirrors
Heated mirrors
Heated mirrors
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-level heating passenger seat
8 -way power passenger seat
8 -way power driver seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Multi-level heating driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Premium leather
Bucket front seats
8 -way power driver seat
8 -way power passenger seat
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable driver seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Leather
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Ventilated passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding rear seatback
Reclining rear seats
Folding center armrest
Power folding bench third row seats
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Folding center armrest
Heated
Power folding bench third row seats
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Short and long arm front suspension
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-link rear suspension
Rear stabilizer bar
Suspension Info: 
Front independent suspension, Stabilizer bar stabilizer bar
Front independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Sun sensor
Cargo area light
Leather and simulated wood trim on center console
Simulated wood and simulated alloy trim on dash
Simulated wood trim on doors
Front and rear reading lights
Leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
Rear floor mats
Heated steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Heated steering wheel
Leather steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Element antenna
Bose premium brand speakers
10 total speakers
Adjustable speed sensitive volume control
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
1 subwoofer(s)
Surround audio surround audio (discrete)
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
Memory card slot
Radio data system
USB connection
9 total speakers
1 subwoofer
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Bose Premium Brand Speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Privacy glass
Rear window wiper
Roof rack
Roof rack
Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers
Rear window wiper
Privacy glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20 x 9.0 in.
18 X 8.5-In
Wheels more: 
Steel spare wheel
All season tires
Underbody mounted spare tire
Fullsize non-matching spare tire
Polished Alloy Wheels
Fullsize non-matching spare tire
Underbody mounted spare tire
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
275.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
no
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
no
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Turn signal mirrors
Electronic brakeforce distribution
Rear height adjustable headrests
Post-collision safety system
Emergency Service*
Airbag Deployment Notification*
Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
Turn signal mirrors
Airbag Deployment Notification
4-Wheel ABS
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Post-collision safety system
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
2 Front Headrests
Pre-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear height adjustable headrests
Emergency Service
Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Options

Packages: 
Open Road Package
Touring Package
Premium Package
Interior Protection Package
Open Road Package Discount Not Desired
Interior Protection Package
Open Road Package
Enhanced Security Package
Premium Edition
HD Trailering Package
Exterior Options: 
22" 6-Spoke Black Wheels
22" 6-Spoke Premium Silver Ultra-Bright Machined Wheels
22" 7-Spoke Silver Wheels w/Black Inserts
22" 5-Spoke Silver Ultra-Bright Machined Wheels w/High-Gloss Black
22" 7-Spoke Silver Wheels
Polished Exhaust Tips
Sunroof Delete
Black Roof Rack Cross Rails
22" x 8.5" Aluminum Wheels w/Painted Insert
P285/45R22 All-Season Blackwall TL AL2 Tires
Front License Plate Mounting Package
Chrome Recovery Hooks
Power Retractable Assist Steps w/Perimeter lighting
Black Recovery Hooks
Molded Splash Guards
Wheel Locks
Black Roof Rack Cross Rails
Front License Plate Mounting Package
22" 7-Spoke Silver Wheels w/Chrome Inserts
Custom Molded Splash Guards
Molded Splash Guards
22" 6-Spoke Premium Silver Ultra-Bright Machined Wheels
22" 7-Spoke Silver Wheels
22" 5-Spoke Ultra-Bright Machined Wheels w/High-Gloss Black
22" 7-Spoke Silver Wheels w/Black Inserts
Power Sunroof
Polished Exhaust Tip
Wheel Locks
22" x 9.0" 6-Spoke Chrome Wheels
Black Recovery Hooks
Black Assist Step Kit
Chrome Assist Step Kit
Chrome Grille Insert
Trailer Hitch Insert
Body-Color Bodyside Moldings
Bright Bodyside Moldings
Chrome Recovery Hooks
Interior Options: 
Cargo Shade
Cargo Mat
Rear Seat Headphones
All-Weather Floor Mats
Cargo Net
Front Console Organizer
GMC WiFi
Power Configurable 60/40 Split-Folding Second Row Bench
Reflective Window Shade
Illuminated Door Sill Plates
Console Insert
AM/FM/SiriusXM/HD GMC Infotainment System W/Navigation
Rear Seat Blu-Ray/DVD Entertainment System
Rear Seat DVD Entertainment System
Adaptive Cruise Control
Cargo Security Shade
Front Console Storage Bin Organizer
All-Weather Floor Mats
Illuminated Door Sill Plates
Console Insert Organizer Tray
Reflective Window Shade
All-Weather Cargo Mat
Front Console Storage Bin Organizer
All-Weather Floor Liner
Power Release Second Row Bucket Seats

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Cocoa/Dark Atmosphere, premium leather
#332F2C
Cocoa/Shale, premium leather
#ACA59D
Jet Black, premium leather
#000000
Color: 
Cocoa/Dark Atmosphere, leather
#750619
Cocoa/Shale, leather
#9F9890
Jet Black, leather
#151515