Why is Sierra more expensive than Silverado
The MSRP for the 99 GMC Sierra C15953 package
which includes the same Automatic Transmission
(M-30) as the Silverado is $358.00 higher than the
CC15953 package from the 99 Chevrolet Silverado.
It seems to me they are identical. Am I missing
something. Thanks
which includes the same Automatic Transmission
(M-30) as the Silverado is $358.00 higher than the
CC15953 package from the 99 Chevrolet Silverado.
It seems to me they are identical. Am I missing
something. Thanks
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For a truck whose sales figure hasn't changed in 3 years, supply and demand probably isn't an issue - the Sierra has sold around 175K units every model year for the last 3. Chevy has shown a slight increase over that time, while Ford and Dodge have shown larger increases.
in every way except front grille and tailgate.
In my opinion, if a customer is willing to
foolishly spend $300-$400 dollars more on an
identical truck just because the grille or
tailgate looks different, go ahead! Be foolish!
Just remember that there is ten times the number
of Chevrolet dealers out there than GMC when
it comes to fixing or trading in your vehicle.
They have been saying for at least 3 years now
that GMC is top of the line in all aspects over
Chevrolet. I say "PROVE IT!" So far, they have
not proven me wrong. GMC is NOT an upscale version
of Chevrolet, at least not yet!
I've got a new GMC on order. I believe one of the reasons the GMC's are little more expensive now is the option package setup. For example: I've got the SLE package ordered (the Chevy LS package equivalent). With the GMC SLE package the 4.8L V8 is included. The Chevy LS package keeps the 4.3L V6 standard and the 4.8L is $500 plus upgrade. Otherwise, the main difference in prices occurs in the base price of the truck with the GMC being slightly more expensive..
Could not find a Chevy ANYWHERE and the dealers would not deal at all here in Phoenix. Had to go to Maine for my mother's funeral and found several 2500 GMCs there. Bought one for $500 over invoice.
I was tracking Chevy vs. GMC pricing pretty closely and did not notice that much difference. GMC seemed to offer better options packages and that seemed to be the difference (didn't have to pay extra for auto trans for example.)
For me, not having to wait 15-20 weeks...and paying only $500 over was a larger factor in my GMC vs. Chevy decision than any minor styling or sheet metal differences. My truck even came in white which is better for the sun here in Arizona.
Maybe when the supply catches up with demand in your city things might be different...but not here in Phoenix...
I bought it from a dealer in Augusta Maine who claimed to be the 4th largest GMC dealer in the country last year. He also said GMC sold more trucks in Maine than in any other state and that's why he had allocations when no else did...
When I get it back to Phoenix in early March, I'm going to drive my local GMC dealer here in Phoenix (who claimed three weeks ago he couldn't even get pricing on the 2500s and they weren't building any until middle February...) blow my horn loudly... get out and give him the bird... and then pray like hell I never need warranty work from him...!!!
My friend's Yukon goes in to GMC for brakes, 3 days later he gets it back. And they want appointments. My S10 Blazer goes in to Chevrolet at 7:00 a.m. any day, gets a clutch, water pump and brakes, and I get a call at 3:00 p.m. to pick it up at 5:00. That was why I chose the Silverado over the Sierra. My brother spoke very highly of a Honda dealership where he lives. The service department is open on Saturdays.
My Chevy dealer is also open on Saturdays. Plus, the Service Department is open until midnight on weekdays. Now that's convenience.