Jump to content

GMC Sierra - SLT vs Denali

jernatety
 Share

Recommended Posts

jernatety Enthusiast

jernatety

Posted
Posted

Hello,

 

Just dumped our 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT with 57k on it and replaced with used 2016 GMC Sierra Z71 1500 SLT with 12k on it. The vehicles are in no way whatsoever comparable, completely night and day. From a driving and use perspective I feel like the Sierra is a corvette to the Ram being a chevette, (random vehicle comparison). I feel like I was driving a piece of crap for the past two years.

 

The RAM had a lot of extras but the GMC is fully loaded. With that being said, I've seen Sierra Denali's and I've been told that is the fully loaded version of the Sierra. So my question is, what possibly can my truck not have that the Denali does, I'm certain it's got every extra there is possible.

 

Thank you to all in advance for any response.

  • Replies 65
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

StillOffshore
StillOffshore

I have the denali....it's nothing more than a name and mrc. Coming from a tahoe, I really don't notice the suspension being that much better, but it's there. It operates like a suspension. I think I'v

Havvkeye
Havvkeye

You can't seriously be arguing that adding weight improves mileage right? I am in the camp that an extra 60lbs will not be noticeable but there will be SOME decrease with any added weight.

JTodo
JTodo

I'm just here for the laughs ?

jernatety Enthusiast

jernatety

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Thanks for the response truckguy82.

 

LOL, is that it? I can't imagine what MRC would feel like, as I already feel like I'm riding on air compared to the Ram. The ride is so smooth. As for the gauges, no loss for me. That's really interesting because the overall cost for the Denali is like $10k more.

truckguy82 Senior Enthusiast

truckguy82

Posted
Posted (edited)

Thanks for the response truckguy82.

 

LOL, is that it? I can't imagine what MRC would feel like, as I already feel like I'm riding on air compared to the Ram. The ride is so smooth. As for the gauges, no loss for me. That's really interesting because the overall cost for the Denali is like $10k more.

Mag ride is not impressive.

 

Ride quality is about the same, as is handling. The biggest difference I noticed in my mag ride loaner is when you hit a pot hole. With the regular suspension it feels like you hit a cinderblock wall, and then drove over the cinderblocks. In the denali, it feels like a normal luxury vehicle hitting a pothole.

 

I don't believe the actual cost is $10k over a fully loaded slt. I believe it's a few grand, as it should be.

Edited by truckguy82
  • Like 1
rully1012 Enthusiast

rully1012

Posted
Posted

Thicker leather...and a few others I cant recall but I think they are options on SLT

 

Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

demar002 Enthusiast

demar002

Posted
Posted

I just purchased a Denali and looked hard at the slt vs Denali. I only went with the Denali because of the deal they gave me to purchase it.

 

The Denali with the ultimate package has the 6.2 l. Auto running boards. Moonroof, lane departure, break controller hand stiched leather hill decent along with the magnetic ride, 22 inch rims and the digital display.

 

The Denali without the ultimate package does not include the moonroof running boards the 22s the 6.2 or the magnetic ride control

 

The slt can have all of the above options with the exception the magnetic ride and the leather hand stitched seats and digital dash. I have never seen the auto running boards on an slt but they could be ordered as a specific option.

 

When I looked at an slt that had the 6.2 and the alert driver package it was within 1-2k of the base Denali.

I waited the dealership out (3 weeks) until they finally lowered the price on. Baseline Denali. Got it for 1000 more than the slt with the same options minus the couple mentioned.

DCazares Enthusiast

DCazares

Posted
Posted (edited)

Might also have different headlights depending if your SLT has the upgraded LED headlights opposed to the standard HID.

Edited by DCazares
jernatety Enthusiast

jernatety

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Mag ride is not impressive.

 

Ride quality is about the same, as is handling. The biggest difference I noticed in my mag ride loaner is when you hit a pot hole. With the regular suspension it feels like you hit a cinderblock wall, and then drove over the cinderblocks. In the denali, it feels like a normal luxury vehicle hitting a pothole.

 

I don't believe the actual cost is $10k over a fully loaded slt. I believe it's a few grand, as it should be.

Gotcha, though I do do my best to avoid pot holes at all cost, ha ha.

jernatety Enthusiast

jernatety

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I just purchased a Denali and looked hard at the slt vs Denali. I only went with the Denali because of the deal they gave me to purchase it.

 

The Denali with the ultimate package has the 6.2 l. Auto running boards. Moonroof, lane departure, break controller hand stiched leather hill decent along with the magnetic ride, 22 inch rims and the digital display.

 

The Denali without the ultimate package does not include the moonroof running boards the 22s the 6.2 or the magnetic ride control

 

The slt can have all of the above options with the exception the magnetic ride and the leather hand stitched seats and digital dash. I have never seen the auto running boards on an slt but they could be ordered as a specific option.

 

When I looked at an slt that had the 6.2 and the alert driver package it was within 1-2k of the base Denali.

I waited the dealership out (3 weeks) until they finally lowered the price on. Baseline Denali. Got it for 1000 more than the slt with the same options minus the couple mentioned.

Ok, our SLT doesn't have the 6.2, moonroof, or auto running boards, we have the 5.3. with fixed running boards but we do have everything else, ours is the off-road package with 22" wheels and 9,000 lb towing capacity.

Z45 Senior Enthusiast

Z45

Posted
Posted (edited)

All Denali's have Magnetic Ride Control, no exceptions.


 

The Denali without the ultimate package does not include the moonroof running boards the 22s the 6.2 or the magnetic ride control

Edited by elcamino
aseibel Senior Enthusiast

aseibel

Posted
Posted (edited)

Thanks for the response truckguy82.

 

LOL, is that it? I can't imagine what MRC would feel like, as I already feel like I'm riding on air compared to the Ram. The ride is so smooth. As for the gauges, no loss for me. That's really interesting because the overall cost for the Denali is like $10k more.

 

The big "DENALI" badges on the doors is a $2000 upgrade right there.

 

you aren't missing out on anything. The truck you bought is more than adequate. If the MRC was such an upgrade over regular suspension, why aren't we hearing about it advertised on other vehicles? or why is it not an available option on all trim levels? Denali is just the top trim level and available for people who want to feel special.

Edited by aseibel
jernatety Enthusiast

jernatety

Posted
  • Author
Posted

 

The big "DENALI" badges on the doors is a $2000 upgrade right there.

 

you aren't missing out on anything. The truck you bought is more than adequate. If the MRC was such an upgrade over regular suspension, why aren't we hearing about it advertised on other vehicles? or why is it not an available option on all trim levels? Denali is just the top trim level and available for people who want to feel special.

 

Well, you guys answered the question and we most certainly feel more than comfortable in the new truck. As for the family, my wife and kids love it, as do I. I was actually kind of caught off guard with all of the options. Yes it's more than adequate for us.

camcamaro1991 Enthusiast

camcamaro1991

Posted
Posted (edited)

2 time Denali owner here, GMT-900 and K2xx,

 

GMT-900 z60 suspension (sporty, but standard suspension) was ok at the time, but the K2xx MRC suspension is light years ahead of standard suspensions, it can even act as a sway bar in those highway loops, (the outer MRC shocks will firm up, reducing sway a bit) keeps the truck planted. much smoother ride over more varying terrain, since brother has my old GMT-900 I get to drive it every so often and its noticeable. BTW, both trucks have OEM 20's wheels and goodyear tires, hydro formed fully boxed frames, similar Gross vehicle weight, etc.... so this comparing apple to apples as its gets.

 

K2xx-

The ultimate package to me is a joke, 22's & sunroofs, chrome tow bar are required in the package, sunroofs are controlled leaks, they do fail, cleaning them is a PITA, they are a huge thermal loss, additionally they eat into head room as it lowers the headliner a bit to allow for the track and system.

 

The new power running boards are the best design in the industry, hands down.

 

real Aluminium trim, larger digital gauge over the standard trucks. MVI a vendor on here can add the Denali cluster to your SLT...

 

you can option a SLT to be the same price as loaded Denali, and now the Chevy high country desert addition with avalanche mod puts you near 70k range.

 

I didn't like the fact GM made the 6.2 engine a option on the K2xx trucks (which adds, 6.2L engine, Bose ANC & 9.76 rear-end), but comes standard on all Yukon Denali and caddie SUV's, but well worth the additional price, but it should have been baked in like the GMT-900's. I was able to use supplier discount along with monthly factory incentives putting my custom ordered Sierra Denali @ 52k , as ordered MSRP @ 62K. well worth it for my example, since no truck existed with my build requirements, impossible to find a sunroof-less 1500 Denali... so it had to be ordered.

Edited by camcamaro1991
truckguy82 Senior Enthusiast

truckguy82

Posted
Posted

Ok, our SLT doesn't have the 6.2, moonroof, or auto running boards, we have the 5.3. with fixed running boards but we do have everything else, ours is the off-road package with 22" wheels and 9,000 lb towing capacity.

I just typed this inside a 6.2 slt.

 

On both slt and denali, the 5.3 is standard and the 6.2 is an option

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • Atlas
      Wow I'm in a pickle. (Broke down truck) and a story.

      By Atlas · Posted

      Any joy with this truck seems to be short-lived.   The CEL for P0172 ("bank 1" too rich) is now "intermittent".   I'm not sure where to check, or re-check, and my energy to keep chasing problems with junk is wearing thin. The P0172 seems to set as I'm coming to a stop, completely off the throttle, when fully warm. At least, that's what it's done the 3? times it's set.   Everything appears normal on the scanner EXCEPT long term fuel trim. There's only one bank on this vehicle because it's an OBD 1.5 with only one upstream O2 sensor. At idle, it's around -16.4% and will dip to -18% occasionally at idle or off-throttle. LTFT approaches 0 when throttle is held at 2500rpm. Short term appears normal, much closer to zero all the time. The LTFT tells me the engine is running rich at idle but compensating at higher load. But, why?   The EVAP purge valve doesn't appear to be leaking/sucking fuel vapor continuously. Is it sticking just as I come to a stop and the engine is choking on fuel vapor and sets the P0172? But that doesn't explain the persistently negative LTFT. Disconnecting the purge valve doesn't seem to make any difference.   I suppose that leaves another dang issue with the fuel injector. A leaking fuel pressure regulator, a new leak in the spider, or a leaking fuel injector/poppet valve I didn't see, or a small crack in one of the spider legs.   The vacuum line leading to the fuel pressure regulator doesn't have raw fuel in it. It doesn't even smell like fuel when it's pulled off, not until you suck air through it, then you can tell it leads to a fuel component. I'd consider that normal? Nothing is signaling this is a FPR issue from the outside, at least.   The oil smells like fuel but it's not building volume. I've noticed most oil in most engines smells like fuel to some degree so it's hard to say if the smell is an issue or not. Or if the engine just still smells like fuel because the crankcase was full of it a few hundred miles ago. But it's been changed twice since that original issue of the leaking fuel line dumping fuel into the intake.   Patience is running very thin. Every win seems to be accompanied by two steps backwards, or another issue that leads to removing at least the top half of the intake manifold. Enough! LOL
    • Chuck FB
      Tire pressure for 37s

      By Chuck FB · Posted

      First off you mentioned "Toyo Says" and then gave the pressures 45/50, was this some person at the tire shop that pulled those numbers out of his head ?   Now of course I can't know your exact axle weights front and rear, however I have much the same pickup as yourself other than not knowing your starting weight as per the pounds the truck rolled out of the factory at due to the options yours did or didn't come with or what you have added beyond the extra tire weight. The correct way to know 100% where a person is at is by weighing each axle with the typical weight the vehicle is driven with and that means taking into account passengers and making sure you figure in a full tank of fuel and a little grace for whatever you may put in the bed "groceries" !    I am looking at and not that it really matters as all the tire companies use the same charts anyway, but I am looking at the comprehensive Toyo tire chart in the section that your tire falls under and I know it sounds confusing but your tire is not an LT metric tire like your factory tire but instead because its a standard inch measured tire its under a different category called an LT floatation series tire. That makes a difference as LT metric tires they don't want to see run below 35 psi at highway speed where as with the LT floatation series it can be run down to 25 psi on the highway as long as the weight on the said size of tire is agreeable with or less than that minimum 25 psi. It blows many people away that how is this physically possible, an empty truck for one thing and larger tires with the same size wheel diameter have a lot more air volume so they can carry the same weight as the smaller tire with less air pressure.    So my truck, I have the stock 275/65R20 wheels and tires and I have a bit of weight in the box with a bak flip cover and a rubber bed mat and some tools and spare gas. The front of my gas truck weighs a bit more than some trucks of the similar spec due to double batteries and alternators. However with full fuel and just me in the truck I am weighted such that I can run 40 front and 35 rear and so that is what I have done since day one.    If I base your truck at or slightly below the weight of my truck, in theory with your tires going by the tire chart you might be right around a minimum of 30 pounds front and 25 pounds rear. Of course that would hit pretty much minimum cold inflation pressure one could run with that tire size and a near empty truck. If you have access to an accurate weigh scale to do individual front and rear axle weights I would suggest you do that and make sure your topped up with fuel and whatever else in the truck before you weigh it and then you will have a great starting point to work off of and figure out what your bare minimum pressures are you can safely run. If you do much in the way of hot weather high speed driving, bumping up a bit for a safety margin is never a bad idea but just depends on what type of driving you do. I will include the Toyo chart and the floatation series sizes start on page 31. Without a doubt at these pressures I am speculating at minimum wise for your truck, it would most certainly ride very different then it did when you were using 55 lb front and rear.     https://www.toyotires.com/media/pxcjubjs/application_of_load_inflation_tables_20200723.pdf
    • Snowcamo
      Possible lifter tick after DOD delete

      By Snowcamo · Posted

      Take an automotive stethoscope to the vacuum pump. Iirc those tick as well. 
    • rdonarski
      Towing In Loose Gravel

      By rdonarski · Posted

      This landing is worse than most. Patchy blacktop with washouts, soft gravel/sand at bottom that washes out with every heavy rain. I tell everyone to put it in 4WD. A lot of them think they can pull out their trailer in 2WD. They end up digging a hole and then putting it in 4WD.  The lake is a pristine lake and has a lot of money on it. There are several wake boats and lot of large tritoons. The people with the money don't want it improved because they don't want more traffic.    Boat Landing 1.jfif Boat Landing 2.jfif Boat Landing 3.jfif
    • PBNB
      Tire pressure for 37s

      By PBNB · Posted

      How wide are your rims?   Toyo specs 8.5-10.0-11.0 inches. My thought would be rim might be pulling the tire inwards creating a center that is more pronounced.    I also noticed that the spec sheet says max 65psi. So you could be right lowering the pressure to ~40 psi. 

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...