2027 GMC Terrain · Trim vs trim

2027 GMC Terrain Elevation vs Denali: what's the difference?

The Denali costs $11,500 more. It starts at $42,200, and the Elevation at $30,700. The Denali adds , , a , factory trailering equipment and exterior trim. It also changes the , , wheels, tires, headlamps and seats. It gets 25 , 1 less than the Elevation's 26.

Our Terrain data has all three US 2027 retail , Elevation /AWD, AT4/Denali AWD, factory equipment , combined Elevation equipment packages, , Denali 20-inch wheels and block heater. It doesn't have paint and two-tone roof colors, interior colors, LPO/dealer , fleet/subscription/emissions/ship-through options and previous-year ; closed-order PCH accessory trailering package yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

Elevation, as it comes
Elevation$30,700
Denali, as it comes
Denali$42,200

What changes, as they come

Numbers
WhatElevationDenali
Combined mpgElevation26 mpgDenali25 mpg
City mpgElevation25 mpgDenali24 mpg
Highway mpgElevation28 mpgDenali26 mpg
Tire diameterElevation29.0″Denali29.2″
Wheel sizeElevation17″Denali19″
Ground clearanceElevation5.8″Denali6.5″
Parts
WhatElevationDenali
Rear axleElevationFront-wheel drive · unpowered rear axleDenaliSelectable mechanical all-wheel drive
SuspensionElevationStandard MacPherson strut / rear 4-linkDenaliDenali premium suspension
WheelsElevation17-inch Grazen Metallic machined aluminum wheelsDenali19-inch Midnight Silver machined-face aluminum wheels
TiresElevation235/65R17 all-seasonDenali235/55R19 all-season
HeadlampsElevationLED headlamps and taillampsDenaliAnimated walk-up / departure headlamps and taillamps
SeatsElevationPremium clothDenaliPerforated leather-appointed
Exterior trimElevationNoneDenaliBrushed aluminum roof rails
Equipment
WhatElevationDenali
AutoSense hands-free power liftgateElevationNot includedDenaliYes
Wireless phone chargingElevationNot includedDenaliYes
Dual-zone automatic climate controlElevationNot includedDenaliYes
8-way power driver seat with lumbarElevationNot includedDenaliYes
RainSense wipers and heated wiper parkElevationNot includedDenaliYes
Universal Home Remote and overhead sunglass storageElevationNot includedDenaliYes
LED front fog lampsElevationNot includedDenaliYes
Factory trailering package and hitchElevationNot includedDenaliYes
Ventilated front seatsElevationNot includedDenaliYes
Heated rear outboard seatsElevationNot includedDenaliYes
Driver-seat and mirror memoryElevationNot includedDenaliYes
8-way power passenger seat with lumbarElevationNot includedDenaliYes
HD Surround Vision with recorderElevationNot includedDenaliYes
Rear Camera Mirror with washerElevationNot includedDenaliYes
Cabin Glance interior camera and Security RecordingElevationNot includedDenaliYes
Traffic Sign Recognition and Rear Pedestrian AlertElevationNot includedDenaliYes

The same on both: horsepower (175 hp) and cargo behind the rear seats (29.8 cu ft).

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The Denali, as it comes

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Denali

$42,200

 

2027 Denali6.52″ CLEARANCE107.48″ WHEELBASE19″ WHEELS
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Power
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Cargo
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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 SUV.

  • Has AWD
  • No Panoramic roof
  • Has Heated seats
  • Has Heated wheel
  • Has Ventilated seats
  • Has Surround camera
Drive
Selectable all-wheel drive
Engine
1.5L Turbo DOHC four · 175 hp / 203 lb-ft
Transmission
8-speed automatic · all 2027 builds
City / hwy
24 / 26 mpg
Cargo, folded
63.5 cu ft · row 2 folded
Seats
5 · Perforated leather-appointed
Tires
235/55R19 all-season
Screens
15″ center · 11″ driver display
Headroom front / rear
40.58″ / 39.18″
Rear legroom
39.7″
Climate
Dual-zone automatic
Liftgate
AutoSense hands-free power
Cameras
HD Surround Vision + Rear Camera Mirror
Audio
Six speakers · no premium audio option in this scope
Towing
Up to 1,500 lb · factory trailering package
Length / height
181″ / 66.16″ · height excludes luggage rack

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Lower starting price than the Terrain

2027 Terrain: $30,700

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. Terrain: Elevation · 5-seat SUV.

Higher available horsepower than the Terrain

2027 Terrain: 175 hp

Highest published output in each guide.

Higher combined mpg than the Terrain

2027 Terrain: 26 mpg

Best combined rating, including regular hybrids.

About these comparisons

Each illustration and link uses the build behind its number. Comparisons cover the model years and bodies in our guides. Different rows can use different trims and equipment. Missing values aren’t treated as zero; reported prices and inferred ratings aren’t ranked.

  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Best published combined rating found in each guide, including regular hybrids. Plug-in ratings and inferred matches are excluded.