Which is better: 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 or 2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 vs 2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 or 2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 starts lower at $45,480.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 or 2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500?

The 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (45,480).

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Chevrolet Suburban 2500 vs GMC Yukon XL 2500

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500

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2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500

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Overview

Spec	Chevrolet Suburban 2500LS 2500	GMC Yukon XL 2500SLE 2500
Selected trim	LS 2500	SLE 2500
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2013	2013

Pricing & market

Spec	Chevrolet Suburban 2500LS 2500	GMC Yukon XL 2500SLE 2500
MSRP	$45,480 (best)	$46,720
For sale now	0	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Chevrolet Suburban 2500LS 2500	GMC Yukon XL 2500SLE 2500
Combined MPG	12 MPG	12 MPG
City MPG	10 MPG	10 MPG
Highway MPG	16 MPG	16 MPG
Fuel tank	39 gal	39 gal

Performance

Spec	Chevrolet Suburban 2500LS 2500	GMC Yukon XL 2500SLE 2500
Horsepower	352 hp	352 hp
Torque	382 lb-ft	382 lb-ft
Engine size	6 L	6 L
Cylinders	V8	V8

Size & capability

Spec	Chevrolet Suburban 2500LS 2500	GMC Yukon XL 2500SLE 2500
Seating	8 seats	8 seats
Doors	5	5
Cargo volume	137.4 cu ft	137.4 cu ft
Towing capacity	9,600 lbs	9,600 lbs
Payload	2,450 lbs	2,450 lbs
Curb weight	6,150 lbs	6,150 lbs
Ground clearance	9.1 in (best)	8.9 in
Wheelbase	130 in	130 in
Length	222.4 in	222.4 in
Width	79.1 in	79.1 in
Height	76.8 in	76.8 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Chevrolet Suburban 2500LS 2500	GMC Yukon XL 2500SLE 2500
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Chevrolet Suburban 2500	GMC Yukon XL 2500
1	LS 2500 $45,480 MSRP(Currently comparing)	SLE 2500 $46,720 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	LS 2500 $48,320 MSRP	SLE 2500 $49,560 MSRP
3	LT 2500 $49,220 MSRP	SLT 2500 $51,095 MSRP
4	LT 2500 $52,065 MSRP	SLT 2500 $53,940 MSRP

Trim

Chevrolet Suburban 2500

GMC Yukon XL 2500

LS 2500

$45,480 MSRP(Currently comparing)

SLE 2500

$46,720 MSRP(Currently comparing)

LS 2500

$48,320 MSRP

SLE 2500

$49,560 MSRP

LT 2500

$49,220 MSRP

SLT 2500

$51,095 MSRP

LT 2500

$52,065 MSRP

SLT 2500

$53,940 MSRP

Chevrolet Suburban 2500 vs GMC Yukon XL 2500 FAQ

Which is better: 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 or 2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500?: It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 vs 2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 or 2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500?: Based on starting MSRP, the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 starts lower at $45,480.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 or 2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500?: The 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (45,480).