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2026 GMC Sierra SLE vs Elevation

The Elevation starts at $50,500, $1,800 more than the SLE ($48,700). For that you get: cloth or leather upholstery (cloth on the SLE); 2 more paint colors (7); tows up to 500 lb more.

What the Elevation adds for $1,800 more

  • cloth or leather upholstery (cloth on the SLE)
  • 2 more paint colors (7)
  • Tows up to 500 lb more

What it gives up

  • Up to 1 MPG less (best 19 vs 20)
SpecSLEElevation
Price (MSRP)$48,700–$54,900$50,500–$56,900
Engines2.7L I4 (310 hp)2.7L I4 (310 hp)
Drive4WD, RWDRWD, 4WD
MPG (combined)18–2017–19
Towing (max)12,800 lb13,300 lb
Seats66
Upholsteryclothcloth, leather
Paint colors57
Curb weight (from)4,750 lb4,750 lb
Ground clearance8.1″21 cm8.1″21 cm

2026 model year, manufacturer's suggested retail prices before destination fees, taxes and options. Ranges cover every configuration of the trim.

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