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Yukon Trim Levels
Five trims, two body lengths, and three engines. Here is how the Elevation, AT4, Denali, AT4 Ultimate, and Denali Ultimate compare on price, powertrain, and features for Austin shoppers.
The 2026 GMC Yukon comes in five trims that fan out from a value-focused family hauler to a six-figure luxury flagship, so the trim choice is really a choice about how much capability, technology, and material upgrade you want. Every trim is also sold in the longer Yukon XL body, which adds cargo and third-row room for about $3,000 more. This page breaks down each trim in depth, lays out a side-by-side matrix, walks the comparisons buyers actually cross-shop, and points you to the right trim for how you drive around Austin and the Hill Country.
Covert Buick GMC Bee Cave stocks the Yukon lineup at our store in Austin, and our team can match a trim to your budget and towing needs. For the broad model story, start with the standard Yukon for sale in Austin page, or return to the Yukon research hub for the full set of guides.
At a Glance
The lineup is not a simple price ladder by name: the AT4 Ultimate ($97,900) sits above the Denali ($80,400) because it combines the AT4’s off-road equipment with near-flagship luxury. All prices are starting MSRP and exclude the $2,795 destination charge; the Yukon XL version of each trim starts about $3,000 higher.
Trim by Trim
Starting at $69,600. MSRP excludes the $2,795 destination charge; the Yukon XL Elevation starts at $72,600.
Starting at $76,600. MSRP excludes the $2,795 destination charge; the Yukon XL AT4 starts about $3,000 higher.
Starting at $80,400. MSRP excludes the $2,795 destination charge; with four-wheel drive the Denali starts at $83,400.
Starting at $97,900. MSRP excludes the $2,795 destination charge; the Yukon XL AT4 Ultimate starts about $3,000 higher.
Starting at $103,900. MSRP excludes the $2,795 destination charge; the Yukon XL Denali Ultimate starts about $3,000 higher.
Side by Side
| Trim | Starting MSRP | Available engines | Drivetrain | Seating | Super Cruise | Signature standard feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation | $69,600 | 5.3L V8 / Duramax diesel | RWD std, 4WD available | Up to 8 | Available | 16.8″ infotainment screen |
| AT4 | $76,600 | 5.3L V8 / 6.2L V8 / Duramax diesel | 4WD standard | Up to 8 | Available | Off-road fascia, skid plate, Magnetic Ride Control |
| Denali | $80,400 | 6.2L V8 / Duramax diesel | RWD std, 4WD available | Up to 8 | Available | 6.2L V8 and 15″ Head-Up Display |
| AT4 Ultimate | $97,900 | 6.2L V8 / Duramax diesel | 4WD standard | Up to 8 | Standard | Air Ride Suspension, massaging seats, Bose 18-speaker |
| Denali Ultimate | $103,900 | 6.2L V8 / Duramax diesel | 4WD standard | Up to 8 | Standard | 24″ wheels, Air Ride, executive-seat availability |
All prices are starting MSRP and exclude the $2,795 destination charge. Towing is set by engine and configuration rather than by trim; for full tow ratings by powertrain, see the Yukon engines and performance page. For interior cargo and dimension figures, see the Yukon cargo and dimensions guide.
Head to Head
About $7,000 separates these two, and both start with the 5.3L V8. The Elevation is the rear-wheel-drive value pick with the same 16.8″ screen and available Super Cruise. The AT4 spends that gap on standard four-wheel drive, a high-approach fascia with skid plate and red recovery hooks, all-terrain tires on 20″ wheels, heated and ventilated front seats, and Magnetic Ride Control. Pick the Elevation if you mostly drive paved roads and want value; pick the AT4 if you want standard 4WD and the trail-ready stance.
These two sit close on price ($76,600 vs $80,400) but aim at different buyers. The AT4 leads with off-road hardware and the 5.3L V8 standard, with the 6.2L V8 optional. The Denali makes the 6.2L V8 standard and adds a luxury cabin, a 15″ Head-Up Display, a power-sliding console, and perforated leather, though it uses rear-wheel drive unless you add four-wheel drive for about $3,000. Choose the AT4 for capability and standard 4WD; choose the Denali for the bigger standard V8 and a richer interior.
Both run the 6.2L V8 and a leather-lined cabin, but the jump from $80,400 to $103,900 buys a lot of standard content. The Denali Ultimate makes Super Cruise, Air Ride Adaptive Suspension, 24″ wheels, 16-way massaging front seats, a Bose 18-speaker system, and standard four-wheel drive part of the price, and offers second-row executive seating. The Denali leaves several of those as options. If you would option the Denali heavily, the Ultimate often makes more sense.
At the top of the lineup, these two share the 6.2L V8, standard Super Cruise, Air Ride Adaptive Suspension, 16-way massaging seats, the Bose 18-speaker system, and standard four-wheel drive. The split is character. The AT4 Ultimate keeps the rugged look with Obsidian Rush full-grain leather and power-retractable assist steps. The Denali Ultimate goes full luxury with 24″ After Midnight Metallic wheels, Vader Chrome accents, and available second-row executive seating. Decide on style and stance, since the core equipment is shared.
Find Your Fit
Start with the Elevation. It carries the same big infotainment screen and three-row space as pricier trims, and you can still add four-wheel drive and Super Cruise.
The AT4 gives you the off-road fascia, all-terrain tires, Magnetic Ride Control, and standard four-wheel drive at the lowest price for that hardware. Step up to the AT4 Ultimate if you also want flagship luxury.
The Denali brings the 6.2L V8 and a leather cabin as standard. For the full luxury treatment with everything included, the Denali Ultimate is the flagship.
Super Cruise is standard on the AT4 Ultimate and Denali Ultimate and can be added to the Elevation, AT4, and Denali, so you can get hands-free highway assist at several price points.
Choose the Yukon XL version of any trim. See the Yukon vs Yukon XL comparison to decide between the two lengths, and the Yukon XL for sale page for the longer body.
Next Step
We stock the Yukon lineup in Austin and serve drivers from Bee Cave, Marble Falls, Fredericksburg, New Braunfels, and Kerrville. Compare trims in person, line up a test drive, and our team will help match the engine and drivetrain to your towing and family needs. Find us at 16501 Sweetwater Vlg Dr Building 1, Austin, TX 78738, or call (512) 954-9290.
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Questions
Five: Elevation, AT4, Denali, AT4 Ultimate, and Denali Ultimate, listed from the lowest starting price to the highest. Each is also offered in the longer Yukon XL body style.
Elevation starts at $69,600, AT4 at $76,600, Denali at $80,400, AT4 Ultimate at $97,900, and Denali Ultimate at $103,900. All figures are starting MSRP and exclude the $2,795 destination charge.
Elevation offers the 5.3L V8 or the Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel. AT4 adds the 6.2L V8 as a third choice. Denali, AT4 Ultimate, and Denali Ultimate come with the 6.2L V8 and can also be ordered with the Duramax diesel. The diesel can be added to any of the five trims.
AT4, AT4 Ultimate, and Denali Ultimate include four-wheel drive as standard. Elevation and Denali use rear-wheel drive and can add four-wheel drive for about $3,000.
Both use the 6.2L V8 and a luxury interior. Denali Ultimate adds standard Super Cruise, Air Ride Adaptive Suspension, 24-inch wheels, 16-way massaging front seats, a Bose 18-speaker system, standard four-wheel drive, and available second-row executive seating.
Yes. Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance technology is standard on the AT4 Ultimate and Denali Ultimate and available on the Elevation, AT4, and Denali.
The Yukon seats up to eight with the second-row bench, or seven with available second-row captain’s chairs. There is no nine-passenger configuration for 2026.
Every trim is offered in both. The Yukon XL is about 15 inches longer, adding cargo room behind the third row and third-row legroom, and starts about $3,000 higher per trim. Choose the XL if cargo and passenger space matter most.
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