GMC Yukon Denali vs. Toyota Sequoia Platinum
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the GMC Yukon Denali and Toyota Sequoia Platinum 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 GMC Yukon Denali and the Toyota Sequoia Platinum.
When we compare the GMC Yukon Denali's and the Toyota Sequoia Platinum's specifications and ratings, the GMC Yukon Denali has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Toyota Sequoia Platinum has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the GMC Yukon Denali's and the Toyota Sequoia Platinum's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Sequoia Platinum is a better car than the GMC Yukon Denali.
Pricing: A used 2022 GMC Yukon Denali ranges from $61,997 to $76,998 while a used 2022 Toyota Sequoia Platinum is priced between $47,775 to $71,065.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the GMC Yukon Denali loses 49.1 percent of its value and the Toyota Sequoia Platinum loses 39.6 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Sequoia Platinum retains 9.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the GMC Yukon Denali.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the GMC Yukon is 8.2 out of 10 while the Toyota Sequoia's quality rating is 8.9 out of 10. This results in the GMC Yukon being ranked 6 out of 13 Best Large SUVs and the Toyota Sequoia being ranked 2 out of 13. Out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the GMC Yukon is ranked 19 and the Toyota Sequoia is ranked 2.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the GMC Yukon is 9.1 out of 10. For the Toyota Sequoia the reliability rating is 9.7 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Sequoia a slight advantage in reliability compared to the GMC Yukon.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the GMC Yukon Denali’s base engine makes 420 horsepower, and the Toyota Sequoia Platinum base engine makes 381 horsepower. The Denali is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles. The Platinum is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. This gives the GMC Yukon Denali the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Sequoia Platinum. The Denali uses premium unleaded, and the Platinum uses regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The GMC Yukon Denali has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$77,735 - $84,093
Starting MSRP:
$72,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$52,241
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$46,250 - $56,700
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$66,550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$52,241
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$46,250 - $56,700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$69,775
Price Range:
$61,997 - $76,998
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$56,802
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$43,801 - $66,003
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
356
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
48,480
# Good or Great Deals:
189
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$61,453
Price Range:
$47,775 - $71,065
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$56,802
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$43,801 - $66,003
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
61,235
# Good or Great Deals:
0
GMC Yukon Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Sequoia Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.9 / 10
Reliability:
9.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Yukon Denali
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
7.7 - 10.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
66.5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Sequoia Platinum
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
7.7 - 10.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
96.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.2 - 3.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.2 - 3.5
GMC Yukon Rankings
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28 out of / 34Toyota Sequoia Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
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38 out of / 39Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other GMC Yukon Trim Levels
AT4, SLE, SLT
Other Toyota Sequoia Trim Levels
Limited, Nightshade, SR5, TRD Pro, TRD Sport
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:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
420 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
460 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7800 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
381 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
401 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7200 lbs
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 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 480 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 17 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 449 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular 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
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
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:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Cargo Space:
25.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
122.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
34.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.6 inches
Cargo Space:
18.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
120.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5631 lbs
Width:
81 inches
Height:
76.5 inches
Length:
210 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5750 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
77 inches
Length:
205.1 inches
Wheelbase:
122 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/60R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/55R20