2027 GMC Sierra 1500: real cost in California
See the Sierra 1500 on GMC's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Pro · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$39,300the advertised price
Drive away$45,972with fees and tax
Loan payment$699/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,417/moeverything, after resale
$45,972 to drive away + $75,092 to run it for 6 years − $19,009 back at resale = $102,055, or $1,417 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$45,972
Running it, 6 yrs+$75,092
Back at resale−$19,009
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$39,300Feesfreight $2,795 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$2,880Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,792Fuel13,500 mi a year at 17 MPG
+$27,387Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$16,979Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$9,718Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$9,322Maintenanceestimate
+$8,618Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,069Resale after 6 years48% of MSRP, you get this back
−$19,009True cost $102,055 ÷ 72 months$1,417 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyRegular Cab, Standard Bed, Regular Cab, Long Bed, Crew Cab, Short Bed
Seats3, 5
Cargo79.68" bed
Engine and fuel
Engine305–481 hp gas or diesel, 2WD, 4WD
0–60 mph4.5–6.5 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy14–24 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 10,300 lb
Tires17", 18" or 20"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 4 to 5 of 5 starsNHTSA, by version · see the test ↗
Highway assistHands-free on highwayson mapped highways · Super Cruise, $30/mo
Resale at 6 years48% of MSRPthis model's own record · how it compares
Every trim
Every trim: auto braking, adaptive cruise.| Pro 2WD | $39,300 | $45,972 | $102,055 | ✓ $1,417/mo | 3 | 9,000 | 17 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No | — No |
| Pro 2WD | $39,500 | $46,190 | $102,274 | $1,420/mo | 3 | 9,400 | 17 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No | — No |
| Pro 5.7L V8 gas, 2WD | $42,190 | $49,122 | $105,338 | $1,463/mo | 3 | 9,700 | 17 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No | — No |
| Pro 4WD | $43,900 | $50,986 | $107,323 | $1,491/mo | 3 | 8,600 | 17 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Pro 4WD | $44,100 | $51,204 | $107,542 | $1,494/mo | 3 | 9,100 | 17 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Pro 2WD | $45,200 | $52,402 | $110,553 | $1,535/mo | 5 | 9,400 | 16 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No | — No |
| Pro 5.7L V8 gas, 4WD | $46,790 | $54,135 | $112,655 | $1,565/mo | 3 | 9,400 | 16 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Pro 5.7L V8 gas, 2WD | $47,890 | $55,334 | $112,259 | $1,559/mo | 5 | 10,300 | 17 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No | — No |
| Pro 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 2WD | $48,235 | $55,710 | $112,504 | $1,563/mo | 5 | 10,100 | 24 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No | — No |
| Pro 4WD | $48,800 | $56,326 | $113,285 | $1,573/mo | 5 | 8,600 | 17 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Pro 5.7L V8 gas, 4WD | $51,490 | $59,258 | $118,151 | $1,641/mo | 5 | 10,000 | 16 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Pro 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 4WD | $51,835 | $59,634 | $120,815 | $1,678/mo | 5 | 9,400 | 21 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Elevation 2WD | $53,200 | $61,122 | $120,209 | $1,670/mo | 5 | 8,800 | 16 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No |
| Elevation 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 2WD | $55,840 | $63,999 | $121,662 | $1,690/mo | 5 | 10,100 | 24 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No |
| Elevation 5.7L V8 gas, 2WD | $55,890 | $64,053 | $121,678 | $1,690/mo | 5 | 10,300 | 17 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | — No |
| Elevation 4WD | $57,500 | $65,808 | $123,409 | $1,714/mo | 5 | 8,600 | 17 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Elevation 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 4WD | $60,140 | $68,685 | $130,414 | $1,811/mo | 5 | 9,400 | 21 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Elevation 5.7L V8 gas, 4WD | $60,190 | $68,740 | $128,059 | $1,779/mo | 5 | 10,000 | 16 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| AT4 4WD | $70,700 | $80,195 | $140,302 | $1,949/mo | 5 | 9,800 | 16 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| AT4 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 4WD | $70,700 | $80,195 | $142,429 | $1,978/mo | 5 | 9,000 | 21 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Denali 2WD | $70,900 | $80,413 | $138,967 | $1,930/mo | 5 | 10,300 | 17 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes | — No |
| AT4 4WD | $71,200 | $80,740 | $140,850 | $1,956/mo | 5 | 9,700 | 16 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| AT4 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 4WD | $71,200 | $80,740 | $142,977 | $1,986/mo | 5 | 9,200 | 21 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Denali 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 2WD | $71,395 | $80,952 | $139,518 | $1,938/mo | 5 | 10,100 | 24 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Denali 4WD | $74,700 | $84,554 | $145,054 | $2,015/mo | 5 | 10,000 | 16 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Denali 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 4WD | $75,195 | $85,094 | $147,576 | $2,050/mo | 5 | 9,400 | 21 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Denali 6.6L V8 gas | $77,995 | $88,146 | $148,665 | $2,065/mo | 5 | 9,400 | 16 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AT4X | $82,700 | $93,274 | $156,168 | $2,169/mo | 5 | 9,300 | 21 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Denali Ultimate 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel | $83,685 | $94,347 | $157,248 | $2,184/mo | 5 | 9,300 | 21 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Denali Ultimate | $85,100 | $95,889 | $156,819 | $2,178/mo | 5 | 9,300 | 16 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| AT4X 6.6L V8 gas | $85,205 | $96,004 | $161,090 | $2,237/mo | 5 | 9,300 | 14 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes | — No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Pro2WD
✓ $1,417/mo
True cost
Pro2WD
$1,420/mo
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Pro5.7L V8 gas, 2WD
$1,463/mo
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Pro4WD
$1,491/mo
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Pro4WD
$1,494/mo
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Pro2WD
$1,535/mo
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Pro5.7L V8 gas, 4WD
$1,565/mo
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Pro5.7L V8 gas, 2WD
$1,559/mo
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Pro3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 2WD
$1,563/mo
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Pro4WD
$1,573/mo
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Pro5.7L V8 gas, 4WD
$1,641/mo
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Pro3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 4WD
$1,678/mo
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Elevation2WD
$1,670/mo
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Elevation3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 2WD
$1,690/mo
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Elevation5.7L V8 gas, 2WD
$1,690/mo
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Elevation4WD
$1,714/mo
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Elevation3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 4WD
$1,811/mo
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Elevation5.7L V8 gas, 4WD
$1,779/mo
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AT44WD
$1,949/mo
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AT43.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 4WD
$1,978/mo
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Denali2WD
$1,930/mo
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AT44WD
$1,956/mo
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AT43.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 4WD
$1,986/mo
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Denali3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 2WD
$1,938/mo
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Denali4WD
$2,015/mo
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Denali3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 4WD
$2,050/mo
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Denali6.6L V8 gas
$2,065/mo
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AT4X
$2,169/mo
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Denali Ultimate3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel
$2,184/mo
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Denali Ultimate
$2,178/mo
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AT4X6.6L V8 gas
$2,237/mo
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Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
Pro 2WD$39,300
Pro 5.7L V8 gas, 2WD$42,190
Pro 4WD$43,900
Pro 2WD$45,200
Pro 5.7L V8 gas, 4WD$46,790
Pro 5.7L V8 gas, 2WD$47,890
Pro 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 2WD$48,235
Pro 4WD$48,800
Pro 5.7L V8 gas, 4WD$51,490
Pro 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 4WD$51,835
Elevation 2WD$53,200
Elevation 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 2WD$55,840
Elevation 5.7L V8 gas, 2WD$55,890
Elevation 4WD$57,500
Elevation 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 4WD$60,140
Elevation 5.7L V8 gas, 4WD$60,190
AT4 4WD$70,700
AT4 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 4WD$70,700
Denali 2WD$70,900
AT4 4WD$71,200
AT4 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 4WD$71,200
Denali 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 2WD$71,395
Denali 4WD$74,700
Denali 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 4WD$75,195
Denali 6.6L V8 gas$77,995
AT4X$82,700
Denali Ultimate 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel$83,685
Denali Ultimate$85,100
AT4X 6.6L V8 gas$85,205
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Pro 2WD to Pro 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 4WD
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ from Elevation 4WD
Hands-free driving
+ Option
360° camera
+ $545
+ $500
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Denali 4WD to Denali 6.6L V8 gas
Cooled seats
+ $4,205
Heated steering wheel
+ $150
✓ Elevation 2WD to Elevation 5.7L V8 gas, 4WD
Heated rear seats
+ $4,205
Convenience
Remote start
+ $1,175
Wireless phone charging
✓ Elevation 2WD to Elevation 5.7L V8 gas, 4WD
✓
✓ Denali 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 2WD to Denali 6.6L V8 gas
Power driver's seat
+ $515
✓ Elevation 2WD to Elevation 5.7L V8 gas, 4WD
Memory seat
+ $4,205
Tech and audio
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
+ $1,350
+ $3,355
+ $1,350
+ $1,350
✓ Denali Ultimate 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel to Denali Ultimate
Head-up display
+ $4,205
✓
✓ Denali 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 2WD to Denali 6.6L V8 gas
✓ Denali Ultimate 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel to Denali Ultimate
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Pro 2WD to Elevation 5.7L V8 gas, 4WD
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓
✓
✓ Pro 4WD to Pro 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 4WD
✓ Elevation 4WD to AT4 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 4WD
✓ AT4 4WD to AT4 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 4WD
✓ from Denali 4WD
Tow hitch included
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓
✓ from Denali 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 2WD
Panoramic roof
✓
✓ from Denali 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel, 2WD
Not listed on any trimDual-zone climateMassaging seatsPush-button startPower liftgateApple CarPlay and Android AutoLED headlights
Full standard equipment on the Pro Pro 2WD (89 items)
- 16.3" diagonal premium GMC Infotainment system
- 12.2" diagonal color Driver Information Center
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- HD Rear Vision Camera
- Trailering Package
- Integrated trailer brake controller
- Sierra LD Pro Safety
- TurboMax engine - Late availability
- 10-speed automatic transmission with Electronic Precision shift and front bucket seats
- 6,900 lbs. GVWR
- 3.42 rear axle ratio
- Rear wheel drive
- 220-amp alternator
- Heavy-Duty Air Filter
- Battery, heavy-duty 730 cold-cranking amps/80 Amp-hr, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power (Included and only available with (L76) 5.7L V8 engine or (L4B) TurboMax engine.)
- 4-wheel antilock disc brakes
- Brake pad wear indicator
- Engine control stop/start with disable button
- Single-outlet exhaust
- Automatic Stop/Start
- Ladder-type frame
- Electric Power Steering
- Standard Suspension Package
- Electronic Transmission Range Selector
- 17" painted Silver wheels
- 17" 255/70R17 all-season, blackwall tires
- 17" 265/70R17SL all-season, blackwall spare tire
- Black front bumper
- Rear Bumper
- Capless fuel fill
- Cargo tie-downs (12)
- Black door handles
- Solar-absorbing glass
- Shadow header and grille insert bars
- LED projectors with Fade-on/ Fade-off animation, LED turn signals and Daytime Running Lamps
- LED signature tail lamps with Fade-on/Fade-off animation, incandescent stop, turn and reverse light
- Cab-mounted cargo area lamps
- Heated power outside mirrors
- Black-molded mirror caps
- Pickup bed
- Black vertical recovery hooks
- Remote locking tailgate
- Standard tailgate
- Manual Tailgate
- 17" full-size spare steel wheel with Black finish
- Google Automotive Services
- Wireless phone projection
- 4-speaker audio system
- Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi Hotspot capable
- 40/20/40 split-bench with covered armrest storage and lockable underseat storage
- IntelliBeam
- Single-zone automatic climate control
- Assist handles
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Rubberized vinyl floor covering
- Manual inside rearview mirror
- 5G vehicle connectivity
- USB ports
- Seat trim, Vinyl
- 6-way manual driver seat
- 4-way manual front passenger seat
- Urethane steering wheel
- Manual tilt and telescoping steering column
- Remote power windows express-up/-down driver and express-down all passengers
- 1 Scheduled Maintenance Visit 1
- Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty 1
- Corrosion Protection 1
- Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty 1
- Roadside Assistance Program 1
- Blind Zone Steering Assist
- Forward Collision Alert
- Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
- Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking
- Rear Pedestrian Alert
- Reverse Automatic Braking
- Safety Alert Seat
- Side Bicyclist Alert
- 6 airbags
- OnStar services capable
- OnStar Basics
- Buckle to Drive
- Teen Driver
- LED Daytime Running Lamps
- Front and Rear Park Assist
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
- StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control
Recalls
3 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 Sierra 1500 models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Power train2026 · 66 vehicles
A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.Recall 26V289000 at NHTSA ↗Equipment2026 · 5,861 vehicles
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ...Recall 26V114000 at NHTSA ↗Equipment adaptive/mobility2025 · 86 vehicles
Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.Recall 25V876000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 Sierra 1500 in California?
- $45,972 to drive away for the Pro, from a $39,300 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $699 loan payment, about $1,477 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,417 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- From 8,600 lb to 10,300 lb, depending on the trim.
Colors
Summit WhiteCardinal Red+$495Onyx Black+$495Coastal Dune+$495Sterling Metallic+$495Dark Ridge Metallic+$495Mesa Red+$695Azurite Blue Metallic+$495Glacier White Tricoat+$1,095
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