LTZ Plus Package vs LTZ Premium opinions please

[Chevyguy273]

New member here everyone. I need some opinions. I’m about to buy a 2019 Silverado 1500 LTZ crew cab Z-71 short bed. I can’t decide between the 2 packages. The plus package has just about all I would ever need. But. The premium package truck also has the technology package which is kinda neat. The price difference is around $2400 between the trucks. My worry is all the extra electronic extras which are nice to have will malfunction over time and it will cost a small fortune to fix. Which would you get? And why? Thank you. 

[Black02Silverado]

For me I wanted the extras.  Anymore these trucks are rolling computers and issues are going to happen even in the base model trucks for the most part.  It seems there are updates being downloaded all the time and it is just something we are going to have to get use to it.  Hopefully in time things will work out better.  Kind of like Windows.  Windows 95 was OK, then came 98 and so finally Windows 10 seems to be the most stable, at least for me it is. 

 

Hopefully future vehicles will be the same way.  It isn't so much the mechanics will go bad but what controls them with simple glitches.

 

So getting what you want would be the most important thing. Especially for the price we pay now for these trucks.

[OnTheReel]

You’re already looking at a pretty expensive truck, so assuming your budget allows that small percentage more, I’d get the premium for sure.

Bose stereo (non-Bose one sounds hideous), navigation, added safety features, cool technology, all worth it. You cannot add those missing goodies later for that price difference; some cannot be added for any price.

 

The forum and FB groups are full of people who thought they’d be happy without something, but once the newness wears off they here are spending way more to add missing options a la carte than the whole package would cost when buying new...not to mention all the effort involved.

 

Mine is equipped like the premium with tech package you are looking at. None of these added features have been cause for any dealer visits over the course of 10 months. None have been subject to any major bugs at all. No regrets.

[Mountain boy]

Spend the money, everyone that doesn’t is on here bitching about It or asking how to add the things they were to cheap to order.

[mcgee500]

If you ever though you wanted it you do. I bought my 17 off the lot something I just don't do but I was in need of truck right now. I bought what they had and told myself it would be good enough. It's not now I'm in the process of ordering a 2020 and I'm sure going to take a beat down on my 17. One dealer offered me $29000 no way I can take that. I don't want the LTZ I want a RST but loaded. I want black on black on black no chrome.

If you want it get it Don't do like I did.

[oldmann]

skip it.  That is what I did. 

[jlong1984]

It's worth it for the HUD alone. Wish I had it in my Sierra. 

[redwngr]

Some want the extra stuff, some don't.   

 

Some more LTZ option package info for 1500's

 

PCZ         LTZ Convenience Package, includes (A50) bucket seats with (D07) center console, (KQV) heated and ventilated front seats, (A48) rear sliding power window, (UG1) Universal Home Remote, (MCZ) 2 USB ports with auxiliary input and (QT6) power up/down tailgate; Crew Cab models include (KA6) rear heated seats

 

PCN         LTZ Convenience Package II, includes (IOT) Chevrolet Infotainment System with Navigation and 8" diagonal color touch-screen, (UQA) Bose Premium Audio System and (K4C) Wireless Charging
1 - Requires (PCZ) LTZ Convenience Package.

 

PDF         LTZ Plus Package, includes (PCZ) LTZ Convenience Package and (PQB) Safety Package
1 - Not available with (PDK) LTZ Premium Package or (PDL) LTZ Texas Edition. 

 

PDK         LTZ Premium Package, includes (PCZ) LTZ Convenience Package, (PCN) LTZ Convenience Package II, (PQB) Safety Package, (PDJ) Safety Package II, (CF5) power sunroof and (RD2) 20" Polished finish wheels
1 - Requires Crew Cab model. Not available with (PDF) LTZ Plus Package or (PDL) LTZ Texas Edition. (RD2) 20" polished finish wheels may be upgraded to (SEW) 22" 5-spoke Dark Silver aluminum wheels with Chrome, LPO or (SF0) 22" Bright Chrome wheels, LPO. 

 

PDL         LTZ Texas Edition, includes (PCZ) LTZ Convenience Package, (PQB) Safety Package and Texas Edition badging
1 - Texas Edition is only available to order by Dealers located in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Not available with (PDF) LTZ Plus Package or (PDK) LTZ Premium Package. 

 

PQB         Safety Package, includes (UD5) Front and Rear Park Assist, (UKC) Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert and (UFG) Rear Cross Traffic Alert
 - Includes Perimeter Lighting. 2WD models include (V76) front recovery hooks. Included with (PDF) LTZ Plus Package, (PDK) LTZ Premium Package or (PDL) LTZ Texas Edition. 

 

PDJ         Safety Package II, includes (UEU) Forward Collision Alert, (UHX) Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, (UHY) Automatic Emergency Braking, (UKJ) Front Pedestrian Braking, (TQ5) IntelliBeam headlamps, (UE4) Following Distance Indicator, (KSG) Adaptive Cruise Control - Camera and (HS1) Safety Alert Seat
1 - Requires (PQB) Safety Package. Included with (PDK) LTZ Premium Package.

[Mandalorian]

Better to get it and then not live with regret. 

[hcop33]

I have the premium LTZ Z71 package and don't regret it at all. The vented seats are great during summer too.

[Dunn]

always buy interior options you want, cuz most likely you cant later...now buying an AT4 or TB is something I wouldn't do ..I can put way better lift and suspension on truck for far far less money.....but interior options are hard and sometimes not even doable or crazy expensive

 

ranchos suck imo….guess you get 2 spd transfer case tho if you need it but there is way better suspension out there 

[Thomcat]

On 11/18/2019 at 6:11 AM, mcgee500 said:

If you ever though you wanted it you do. I bought my 17 off the lot something I just don't do but I was in need of truck right now. I bought what they had and told myself it would be good enough. It's not now I'm in the process of ordering a 2020 and I'm sure going to take a beat down on my 17. One dealer offered me $29000 no way I can take that. I don't want the LTZ I want a RST but loaded. I want black on black on black no chrome.

If you want it get it Don't do like I did.

Go for the upgraded premium package. And it always works out cheaper to buy one off the lot where the dealer is paying monthly fees to keep it there against none for one on order, plus if your order is delayed and current rebates expire......you're SOL. Plus you can test drive and examine for flaws in paint and choose the pick of the litter from those already on the lot.

 

I always buy off the lot without regret and get a better deal than one I would have to order....trick is to go to a dealer with a large inventory and buy one with more options including your must haves.....and usually works out cheaper than one you would order and wait and wait while rebates expire. Through the years as you enjoy those extra options that you would not have originally ordered....instead of regret for going cheap and not originally ordering, you'll say: "That's-a-nice"!

[UGADawgs]

I wish I had gotten the Safety Package II on my LTZ Z71. Not having the front camera is my only regret. 

[Minnvmax]

I still can't believe backup sensors didn't come with my LTZ when they were on my last two LT's. I wish i would have paid more attention  when ordering. I miss that feature.