2027 GMC Sierra 1500 · Trim vs trim · Crew Cab short bed
2027 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation vs Denali: what's the difference?
The Denali costs $17,700 more. It starts at $70,900 as a with the 5.7L , and the Elevation at $53,200 with the 2.7L . The Denali adds a , a name-brand sound system, a and three more things listed below. It also changes the engine, , , wheels and seats. Its is 1,900 lb, 120 less than the Elevation's 2,020.
Our Sierra data has six 2027 Sierra 1500 on the Crew Cab short bed, their modeled engines, drive systems and core towing and off-road . It doesn't have other cabs and beds, HD or EV trucks, paint, dealer or every equipment package yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.
What changes, as they come
| What | Elevation | Denali |
|---|---|---|
| Towing, as it comes | Elevation | Denali10,300 lb |
| Payload, best case | Elevation2,020 lb | Denali1,900 lb |
| What | Elevation | Denali |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Elevation2.7L TurboMax turbo four | Denali5.7L V8 |
| Transmission | Elevation10-speed automatic with Electronic Precision Shift (MQC) | Denali10-speed automatic with Electronic Precision Shift (MHS) |
| Dampers | ElevationStandard dampers | DenaliDenali Adaptive Ride Control |
| Wheels | Elevation20-inch Split 6-Spoke Machined aluminum wheels (RD5) | Denali20-inch Pearl Nickel machined aluminum wheels (NZQ) |
| Side steps | ElevationNone | DenaliAssist steps |
| Seats | ElevationHeated CoreTec front buckets | DenaliHeated and ventilated front buckets |
| Roof glass | ElevationNone | DenaliPanoramic sunroof with power sunshade |
| Audio | ElevationNone | DenaliBose 8-speaker audio |
| What | Elevation | Denali |
|---|---|---|
| HD Surround Vision | ElevationNot included | DenaliYes |
| 15-inch head-up display | ElevationNot included | DenaliYes |
| Heated rear outboard seats | ElevationNot included | DenaliYes |
| Super Cruise; compatible roads and active plan required | ElevationNot included | DenaliYes |
| Trailer Technology cameras and trailering app | ElevationNot included | DenaliYes |
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Switch to the Elevation in the trim list to see what goes away, or add packages to either and watch the drawing change.
The Denali Crew Cab short bed, as it comes
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Crew Cab, Short Bed
Denali
Crew Cab, Short Bed
Hover or tap a part, or use the arrow keys, to see what this build has there.
- Tow
- lb
- ·
- Payload
- lb
- ·
- Bed
- ft
- ·
- Torque
- lb-ft
- ·
- Max towing
- lb
- GCWR 16,100 lb
- Base payload
- lb
- Check door label
- Bed
- ft
- Crew Cab
- Torque
- lb-ft
- 402 hp
- Highway mpg
- —mpg
- 2027 not verified
- No Auto 4WD
- No Low range
- No Max Trailering
- No Front locker
- No Rear locker
- No Off-road
- Has Heated seats
- Has Ventilated seats
- Has 360° camera
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Packages & options
Engine & drive
Towing
Comfort & tech
Bed & utility
What your options change
This is a stock Denali. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the truck.
- No Auto 4WD
- No Low range
- No Max Trailering
- No Front locker
- No Rear locker
- No Off-road
- Has Heated seats
- Has Ventilated seats
- Has 360° camera
- Tailgate
- Six-function MultiPro
- Dampers
- Denali Adaptive Ride Control
- Engine
- 5.7L V8 · 402 hp
- Transmission
- 10-speed automatic with Electronic Precision Shift (MHS)
- Transfer case
- Rear-wheel drive
- Rear differential
- G80 automatic locking rear differential
- Axle ratio
- 3.23:1
- GCWR
- 16,100 lb
- Wheels
- 20″
- Tires
- 275/60R20
- Touchscreen
- 16.3″ · 12.2″ driver display
- Factory lift
- None
- Clearance
- 7.44″ nominal
- Bed floor
- 70.15″ · 62.9 cu ft
