The 2027 GMC Yukon comes in five trims spanning $69,900 to $104,800, a $34,900 spread from entry to flagship. That is not one straight ladder: Elevation and AT4 answer the value and off-road questions, Denali and Denali Ultimate answer the luxury question, and AT4 Ultimate sits alone as the only trim that is both lifted and fully luxury-trimmed.

Allen Tillery Buick GMC stocks the full lineup in Hot Springs and can source any configuration not currently on the lot for buyers coming from Arkadelphia, Hope, Bryant and across the Ouachita area, including daily commuters from Saline County and Hot Spring County. Below: every trim on its own, the full side-by-side matrix, the pairs buyers ask about most, and a straight answer on which step up is actually worth the money.

Nothing about how the 2027 lineup is structured changed from 2026: the same five trims, the same price relationships between them and the same engine assignments carry over. What buyers actually weigh, whether AT4's off-road hardware is worth more than Denali's cabin upgrade, is a genuine either/or, not a matter of one trim simply having more of everything the one below it has. If you're deciding between model years, our 2026 Yukon research hub still covers last year's identical lineup and any 2026 units still on the lot.

2027 GMC Yukon Trim Lineup at a Glance

Trim	Starting MSRP	One-line positioning
Elevation	$69,900	The value entry point, RWD or 4WD
AT4	$77,600	The off-road pick, 4WD only
Denali	$83,100 (RWD) / $86,100 (4WD)	The luxury pick, RWD or 4WD
AT4 Ultimate	$98,200	Off-road hardware, luxury cabin, 4WD only
Denali Ultimate	$104,800	The flagship, 4WD only

Every price above excludes a $2,795 destination charge.

Trim-by-Trim Breakdown

Elevation, from $69,900

Available engines: 5.3L V8 standard, 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel available. Drivetrain: RWD standard, 4WD available. Key standard equipment: HD Surround Vision, heated front seats with a heated steering wheel, heated and power-release second-row outboard seats, 20-inch Satin Graphite wheels, and heated front and second-row outboard leather-appointed seats. Who it's for: buyers who want the full-size Yukon cabin and towing capability without paying for luxury or off-road extras.

AT4, from $77,600

Available engines: 5.3L V8 standard, 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel available. Drivetrain: 4WD only, no 2WD offered. Key standard equipment: high-approach-angle front fascia with a skid plate and red recovery hooks, heated and ventilated front seats in Forest Storm perforated leather with Mahogany accents, 20-inch Carbon Flash Metallic wheels with all-terrain tires, and Magnetic Ride Control. Who it's for: buyers who tow or trail-drive and want factory off-road protection built in rather than added later.

Denali, from $83,100 (RWD) / $86,100 (4WD)

Available engines: 6.2L V8 standard, 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel available. Drivetrain: RWD or 4WD, the only trim besides Elevation offered both ways. Key standard equipment: Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance with a 3-year OnStar One plan, a multicolor 15-inch diagonal Head-Up Display, heated and ventilated perforated leather front seats with heated second-row outboard seats, a power-sliding center console, 20-inch wheels (22-inch and 24-inch available), and Magnetic Ride Control. Who it's for: buyers who want the tech and cabin upgrade without AT4's off-road bias.

AT4 Ultimate, from $98,200

Available engines: 6.2L V8 standard, 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel available. Drivetrain: 4WD only. Key standard equipment: Super Cruise with a 3-year OnStar One plan, Obsidian Rush full-grain leather seats with AT4 Ultimate badging, Air Ride Adaptive Suspension, and 16-way power front seats with massage, on top of AT4's off-road fascia and skid plate. Who it's for: buyers who want AT4's trail hardware and won't compromise on cabin luxury to get it.

Denali Ultimate, from $104,800

Available engines: 6.2L V8 standard, 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel available. Drivetrain: 4WD only. Key standard equipment: Super Cruise with a 3-year OnStar One plan, Air Ride Adaptive Suspension, 24-inch After Midnight Metallic wheels, 16-way power front seats with massage, and an 18-speaker Bose sound system; an available second-row executive seating package swaps the bench for heated and ventilated captain's chairs with massage and 14-way power adjustment, dropping capacity to 7. Who it's for: buyers who want every option GMC offers on the Yukon in one trim.

Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix

Every 2027 Yukon trim, one row per spec, so you can scan the whole lineup at once.

Spec	Elevation	AT4	Denali	AT4 Ultimate	Denali Ultimate
Starting MSRP	$69,900	$77,600	$83,100	$98,200	$104,800
Drivetrain	RWD or 4WD	4WD only	RWD or 4WD	4WD only	4WD only
Standard engine	5.3L V8	5.3L V8	6.2L V8	6.2L V8	6.2L V8
Max towing (properly equipped)	Up to 8,400 lbs on any trim; exact figure depends on engine, drivetrain and trailering equipment
Seating	8	8	8	8	8 (7 with available executive seating)
Headline tech	16.8-in infotainment	16.8-in infotainment	Super Cruise, Head-Up Display	Super Cruise	Super Cruise, Bose 18-speaker
Key upgrade available	4WD, Duramax diesel	Duramax diesel	22/24-in wheels, Duramax diesel	Duramax diesel	Executive seating, Duramax diesel

Common 2027 GMC Yukon Trim Comparisons

Elevation vs AT4

The $7,700 gap buys AT4's off-road fascia, skid plate, recovery hooks, all-terrain tires and Magnetic Ride Control, plus the ventilated front seats Elevation lacks. Both share the same standard 5.3L V8. If you never leave pavement, Elevation's RWD availability also saves money AT4 can't touch since AT4 is 4WD only. Pick AT4 if you tow off-road or want the hardware even if you rarely use it; pick Elevation if your driving stays on paved roads around Hot Springs and Arkadelphia.

AT4 vs AT4 Ultimate

The $20,600 gap buys the 6.2L V8 in place of the 5.3L, Super Cruise, Obsidian Rush leather, Air Ride Adaptive Suspension and massaging front seats, while keeping AT4's off-road fascia and skid plate. This is the biggest single jump in the lineup and it changes the cabin, not just the capability. Pick AT4 Ultimate if you want a genuinely luxury interior on a truck built to leave the pavement; pick AT4 if the off-road hardware is the point and the extra cabin content isn't.

Denali vs Denali Ultimate

The $18,700 gap (from Denali 4WD's $86,100) buys 24-inch wheels, Air Ride Adaptive Suspension, massaging front seats, an 18-speaker Bose system and the option of second-row executive captain's chairs. Both share the 6.2L V8 and Super Cruise. Pick Denali Ultimate if ride comfort and rear-seat luxury matter more than price; pick Denali if you want Super Cruise and the luxury cabin without paying for the last tier of comfort features.

Elevation vs Denali

The $13,200 to $16,200 gap (depending on drivetrain) is the clearest value-vs-luxury split in the lineup: Elevation's 5.3L V8 and straightforward cabin against Denali's standard 6.2L V8, Super Cruise, Head-Up Display and heated/ventilated leather. Both offer RWD or 4WD, so drivetrain isn't the deciding factor here the way it is with AT4. Pick Denali if the cabin and driver-assistance tech matter as much as the price tag; pick Elevation if you'd rather put that difference toward options, a longer loan term, or a lower payment.

The 2027 GMC Yukon Value Verdict and Step-Up Guide

Value verdict: Denali at $86,100 (4WD) is the volume pick for most Hot Springs buyers. It carries Super Cruise, the Head-Up Display and the luxury cabin without AT4 Ultimate's price jump, and it's the trim we sell most often to families cross-shopping a three-row SUV.

Step	Price difference	What it adds	Who it's for
Elevation to AT4	+$7,700	Off-road fascia, skid plate, recovery hooks, all-terrain tires	The buyer who tows or trail-drives
AT4 to Denali (4WD)	+$8,500	6.2L V8, Super Cruise, Head-Up Display, luxury cabin (a lateral move in intent, not a strict upgrade of AT4's off-road focus)	The buyer who wants tech and comfort over off-road hardware
Denali (4WD) to AT4 Ultimate	+$12,100	AT4's off-road fascia and skid plate back, plus Obsidian Rush leather and Air Ride (a lateral move toward off-road capability, not strictly "more" than Denali)	The buyer who wants luxury AND off-road capability in one truck
AT4 Ultimate to Denali Ultimate	+$6,600	24-inch wheels, Bose 18-speaker, available executive seating (trades AT4's off-road fascia for on-road luxury, a lateral move, not strictly more)	The buyer who wants the fullest luxury package and doesn't need the off-road fascia

Which 2027 GMC Yukon Trim Is Right for You?

If you primarily tow a boat or camper

The AT4 pairs the lineup's 8,400-lb trailering ceiling with factory off-road protection for the boat ramp and the trailhead alike.

If you're moving up from a smaller SUV

The Elevation gets you the full-size cabin and cargo room at the lowest entry price, with 4WD available if you need it.

If you want the tech and the cabin without off-road bias

The Denali is the volume pick: Super Cruise, the Head-Up Display and a genuinely upscale interior.

If you want off-road hardware and won't compromise on cabin luxury

The AT4 Ultimate is the only trim built for both.

If budget genuinely isn't the deciding factor

The Denali Ultimate carries every option GMC offers on this model.

Shop 2027 GMC Yukon Trims at Allen Tillery Buick GMC

Allen Tillery Buick GMC in Hot Springs stocks Elevation through Denali Ultimate and can locate or order a specific configuration for buyers from Arkadelphia, Hope, Bryant, Benton and Malvern. Call (501) 881-4160 or use the links above to check current availability on any trim, and our team can schedule a test drive the same day. If you want the full spec sheet before you decide, the Specs and Dimensions page has every dimension and configuration-specific figure.

2027 GMC Yukon Trim FAQs

What is the price difference between the cheapest and most expensive Yukon trim?

$34,900, from Elevation's $69,900 to Denali Ultimate's $104,800, each before a $2,795 destination charge.

Which Yukon trims come standard with the 6.2L V8?

Denali, AT4 Ultimate and Denali Ultimate. Elevation and AT4 run the 5.3L V8 standard.

Is the diesel engine available on every trim?

Yes, the 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel is an available paid upgrade on all five trims.

Which trims are 4WD only?

AT4, AT4 Ultimate and Denali Ultimate. Elevation and Denali offer both RWD and 4WD.

What's the best Yukon trim for towing?

AT4, for the combination of the lineup-wide towing ceiling and factory off-road protection at a lower price than AT4 Ultimate.

Do all trims seat 8?

Yes, except Denali Ultimate with the available second-row executive seating package, which seats 7.

Does Allen Tillery have every trim in stock?

Inventory changes daily; check the Yukon inventory page for what's on the lot, and ask about ordering a specific configuration.

Can I order a Yukon instead of buying off the lot?

Yes. If the exact trim, color or package combination you want isn't on the lot, our team can place a factory order.

Is there a big price jump anywhere in the lineup?

Yes, AT4 to AT4 Ultimate: $20,600, the largest single step, because it adds the 6.2L V8, Super Cruise and a full luxury interior on top of AT4's off-road hardware in one move rather than spreading those changes across two trims.

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