2018 GMC Yukon SLT vs. Denali
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 GMC Yukon SLT and 2018 GMC Yukon Denali contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 GMC Yukon SLT and the 2018 GMC Yukon Denali.
In comparing the 2018 GMC Yukon SLT's and the 2018 GMC Yukon Denali's specifications and ratings, the 2018 GMC Yukon SLT has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2018 GMC Yukon Denali has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2018 GMC Yukon SLT and 2018 GMC Yukon Denali have the same interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2018 GMC Yukon SLT's and the 2018 GMC Yukon Denali's specifications and ratings, the 2018 GMC Yukon SLT is a better car than the 2018 GMC Yukon Denali.
Pricing: A used 2018 GMC Yukon SLT ranges from $24,994 to $39,977 while a used 2018 GMC Yukon Denali is priced between $28,465 to $44,997.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 GMC Yukon SLT and the 2018 GMC Yukon Denali both lose 49.1 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the GMC Yukon is 8.2 out of 10. GMC Yukon is ranked 6 out of 13 Best Large SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the GMC Yukon is ranked 19 and the GMC Yukon is ranked 19 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the GMC Yukon is 9.1 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 GMC Yukon SLT’s base engine makes 355 horsepower, and the 2018 GMC Yukon Denali base engine makes 420 horsepower. The SLT is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, while the Denali is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 598 miles. The SLT uses regular unleaded, and the Denali uses premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The GMC Yukon has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$57,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$50,254
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$30,285 - $84,565
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$66,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$50,254
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$30,285 - $84,565
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$32,279
Price Range:
$24,994 - $39,977
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$33,764
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$19,178 - $63,698
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
116
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
100,028
# Good or Great Deals:
50
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$36,572
Price Range:
$28,465 - $44,997
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$33,764
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$19,178 - $63,698
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
202
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
95,115
# Good or Great Deals:
87
GMC Yukon Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
GMC Yukon Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 GMC Yukon SLT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
4.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
3.7 - 7.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
66.5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 GMC Yukon Denali
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
4.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
3.7 - 7.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
66.5%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 8.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 8.2
GMC Yukon Rankings
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28 out of / 34Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other GMC Yukon Trim Levels
Denali, SLE, SLT Standard Edition
Other GMC Yukon Trim Levels
SLE, SLT, SLT Standard Edition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
420 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
460 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.077 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8400 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 23 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
416 / 598 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 23 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 598 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.1 inches
Cargo Space:
15.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
94.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
136.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.1 inches
Cargo Space:
15.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
94.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
136.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5379 lbs
Width:
80.5 inches
Height:
74.4 inches
Length:
203.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5482 lbs
Width:
80.5 inches
Height:
74.4 inches
Length:
203.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/55R20
