2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLE

At a Glance

Pricing $27,615 - $41,595
Drive Types RWD, 4WD
Engines 4.3l V6, 4.8l V8, 5.3l V8, 6.2l V8
Transmissions A4, A6
Fuel Economy 12-15 (city), 18-21 (highway)

The Sierra is GMC's full-sized truck, which aside from styling and package differences is nearly identical to the Chevrolet Silverado. The Sierra 1500 series encompasses a broad range of cab styles, bed lengths, powertrains, and towing capabilities. Trim levels range from the bare bones Work Truck models with vinyl seats and floors to the luxury oriented Denali. The midrange SLE and SLT models offer most of features truck buyers are looking for. The SLE equips cloth bench seats and the SLT has leather bucket seats and larger wheels. Powertrain choices are broad ranging from the V6 engine in the base model Work Truck to the brawny 6.2l V8 for increased towing or bragging rights. Pricing is competitive with other trucks, but bigger engines and options add up quickly. Any truck shopper looking to tow should pay careful attention to option list to make sure their truck is properly equipped for the job.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab WT 4.3l V6 (195-bhp) A6 RWD $27,615
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab WT 4.8l V8 (302-bhp) A4 RWD $28,560
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab WT 5.3l V8 (315-bhp) A6 RWD $29,385
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab WT Long Bed 5.3l V8 (315-bhp) A6 RWD $29,655
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SL 4.8l V8 (302-bhp) A4 RWD $31,770
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLE 4.8l V8 (302-bhp) A4 RWD $32,070
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLE 5.3l V8 (315-bhp) A6 RWD $34,985
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLE 6.2l V8 (403-bhp) A6 RWD $35,700
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLE Long Bed 5.3l V8 (315-bhp) A6 RWD $33,120
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLT 5.3l V8 (315-bhp) A6 RWD $37,075
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLT 6.2l V8 (403-bhp) A6 RWD $38,445
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLT Long Bed 5.3l V8 (315-bhp) A6 RWD $37,375
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab WT 4.8l V8 (302-bhp) A4 4WD $31,595
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab WT 5.3l V8 (315-bhp) A6 4WD $32,650
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab WT Long Bed 5.3l V8 (315-bhp) A6 4WD $32,705
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SL 4.8l V8 (302-bhp) A4 4WD $35,020
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLE 4.8l V8 (302-bhp) A4 4WD $35,380
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLE 5.3l V8 (315-bhp) A6 4WD $38,295
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLE 6.2l V8 (403-bhp) A6 4WD $39,010
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLE Long Bed 5.3l V8 (315-bhp) A6 4WD $36,490
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLT 5.3l V8 (315-bhp) A6 4WD $40,225
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLT 6.2l V8 (403-bhp) A6 4WD $41,595
Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLT Long Bed 5.3l V8 (315-bhp) A6 4WD $40,525