Used 2016 GMC Yukon XL for Sale nearPhiladelphia, PA

Compare 2016 GMC Yukon XL Trims in Philadelphia, PA

The 2016 GMC Yukon XL offers a range of trims from budget-friendly options to luxury models, catering to various needs and preferences.

• Starting at $9,995
• Best MPG/MPGe: 16 city / 23 hwy
• Most Popular: Denali 4WD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

SLE RWD — "Who It's For"

The SLE RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a well-equipped SUV without the luxury price tag. It's a solid choice for families needing space and features.

• Avg. market price: $14,246 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 16 city / 23 hwy
• Inventory: 6 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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SLE 4WD — "Who It's For"

The SLE 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want all-wheel drive capability without stepping up to a higher trim. It's ideal for those needing versatility in various weather conditions.

• Avg. market price: $18,496 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 22 hwy
• Inventory: 13 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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SLT RWD — "Who It's For"

The SLT RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a balance of luxury and practicality without going for the top-tier trims. It offers a comfortable ride with essential features.

• Avg. market price: $14,246 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 16 city / 23 hwy
• Inventory: 15 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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SLT 4WD — "Who It's For"

The SLT 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want luxury features with the added benefit of all-wheel drive. It's perfect for those who need a capable SUV for various terrains.

• Avg. market price: $14,246 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 22 hwy
• Inventory: 101 listings — widest selection in the lineup
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Denali RWD — "Who It's For"

The Denali RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a luxury SUV experience without the highest price tag. It combines upscale features with a spacious interior.

• Avg. market price: $14,246 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 15 city / 22 hwy
• Inventory: 34 listings
• View Denali RWD listings

Denali 4WD — "Who It's For"

The Denali 4WD is the pick for shoppers who want the ultimate luxury SUV with off-road capability. It's the most popular trim, offering a blend of comfort and performance.

• Avg. market price: $9,995 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 14 city / 20 hwy
• Inventory: 243 listings — widest selection in the lineup
• View Denali 4WD listings

Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Denali 4WD

With 243 active listings, the Denali 4WD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

Browse Denali 4WD listings

Best Budget Option — Denali 4WD

At $9,995 avg market price — below the lineup median of $14,246 — it's the most accessible entry point.

Browse Denali 4WD listings

Best for Fuel Economy — SLE RWD

The SLE RWD offers the best fuel efficiency in the lineup with 16/23 MPG.

Browse SLE RWD listings

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

How much does the 2016 GMC Yukon XL cost?

Prices have softened 12.64% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 780 listings available, which gives you a meaningful amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2016 GMC Yukon XL a good car?

Generally — the 4.3/5 user rating points to strong owner satisfaction, and the expert rating is 6.7/10. The model scores 8/10 across Performance and Technology.

Owners repeatedly praise the Yukon XL for its spaciousness, comfort, and family-friendly utility, especially when you need room for 8 or 9 passengers and plenty of cargo space. The overview also makes clear that this is a full-size SUV aimed at buyers who want serious passenger room, storage, and towing ability, so it fits best if you value capability over compactness. Even so, the market signal is mixed: 30.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals, which suggests you can shop selectively.

Is the 2016 GMC Yukon XL reliable?

Owners rate it 4.3/5, a solid signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner summary points to a vehicle that many drivers find dependable in day-to-day family use, with strong marks for spaciousness, comfort, and convenience. The expert cost-effectiveness notes also flag reliability as a concern, with below-average results in most areas, so you should treat this as a used SUV where condition matters a lot. If you’re shopping one, long-term ownership risk is best managed by verifying maintenance history and avoiding examples with unresolved wear or repair patterns.

What should I look for when buying a used 2016 GMC Yukon XL?

At 55.3% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a full vehicle history report and then prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially on a large SUV where repairs can be expensive. Focus on body condition, signs of prior collision repair, and whether the vehicle’s features and electronics work as intended. Because the model has known concerns in owner feedback and expert commentary, a clean, well-documented example is worth more than a cheaper one with gaps in its history.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base SLE trim includes 9-person capacity, front and rear parking sensors, auto headlights and wipers, a rear-view camera, remote ignition, keyless entry, foglights, running boards, roof rails, tri-zone auto climate control, rear privacy glass, power front seats, cruise control, an 8-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, a 9-speaker Bose stereo, HD and satellite radio, 5 USB ports, an Aux input, and 4G LTE with a Wi-Fi hotspot. The SLT adds more comfort and convenience, including keyless ignition and entry, a hands-free power liftgate, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated power second row, power-folding third row, power-folding mirrors with auto-dim, a heated power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, driver memory, wireless charging, and ambient interior lighting. The Denali adds a larger V8 engine, a magneto-rheological suspension, navigation, second-row captain’s chairs, an upgraded 10-speaker Bose Surround Sound stereo, active noise cancellation, and visual upgrades like a unique chrome grille and 20-inch alloys. The SLT is the best-value trim if you want the strongest mix of comfort and equipment without jumping to Denali pricing.

• Powertrain: SLE and SLT models use a 5.3-liter V8 with 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. You can choose rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive with a 2-speed transfer case and low-range gearing, and the setup is tuned for towing and large-SUV capability. The Denali uses a 6.2-liter V8 with 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque.

• Safety package: The Enhanced Driver Alert package adds automatic high beams, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, and a vibrating seat alert. On the SLT, that package also includes rear cross-traffic alert and blind-spot monitoring. Adaptive cruise with crash-avoidance braking is also mentioned as an available add-on, but it is not part of the standard package.

• Infotainment: The Yukon XL uses an 8-inch touchscreen with the upgraded IntelliLink system, and it includes Bluetooth, HD and satellite radio, 5 USB ports, an Aux input, an SD slot, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. The processor upgrade helps reduce input delay, and Apple CarPlay is part of the 2016 updates. Navigation and rear-seat entertainment are available through packages.

• Fuel efficiency: The 5.3-liter V8 is rated at 16 mpg city and 23 highway with rear-wheel drive, and 15/22 with 4WD. The 6.2-liter V8 in the Denali is rated at 14 mpg city and 20 highway with 4WD, and 15/22 with rear-wheel drive.

Which 2016 GMC Yukon XL trim should I buy?

The 2016 GMC Yukon XL is offered in 3 trim levels: SLE, SLT, Denali.

Here's the short version:

• SLE: This is the entry point, but it still brings a lot of equipment, including the 8-inch touchscreen, Bose audio, parking sensors, a rear-view camera, and the core utility features that make the Yukon XL appealing. It makes sense if you want the lowest-cost way into the model and can live without the extra comfort upgrades.

• SLT: This is the best-value trim for most shoppers because it adds the comfort and convenience features that make a big SUV easier to live with every day, including the hands-free power liftgate, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second row, wireless charging, and more advanced safety content. If you want the sweet spot between price and luxury, this is the one to target.

• Denali: This is the upscale choice, with the larger 6.2-liter V8, upgraded suspension, navigation, second-row captain’s chairs, premium audio, and the most distinctive exterior and interior presentation. Buy this if you want the most luxury and power, and you’re comfortable paying for it.

The safety package is a meaningful upgrade on the higher trims, especially where blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are included.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2016 GMC Yukon XL?

This is a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop with some leverage if you’re patient and picky.

• Deal availability: 30.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 780 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 12.64% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 55.3% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $17,087, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2016 GMC Yukon XL's resale value?

The current average of $17,087 sits slightly below last year's $19,559.

That price decline suggests the market has already adjusted downward, which can help you buy more confidently now but may also limit short-term upside if you plan to resell soon. For a future seller, the key takeaway is that value retention will depend heavily on condition, mileage, and documentation because the model has a wide spread between clean, well-kept examples and those with prior damage or wear. Strong equipment and family appeal can support demand, but you should expect resale to track closely with overall market softness.

Vehicles with solid owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.3/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2016 GMC Yukon XL safe?

The 2016 GMC Yukon XL earns four-star ratings overall and in frontal crash testing from NHTSA, and five-star ratings in side-impact testing.

It earns a 6/10 safety score from our experts.

The safety content also notes that braking performance trails some rivals, with a 60-to-0 stopping distance of 134 feet. The Yukon XL includes a center airbag between the front bucket seats, and the available Enhanced Driver Alert package adds automatic high beams, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, and a vibrating seat alert. On SLT trims, that package also adds rear cross-traffic alert and blind-spot monitoring. Even with those features, the expert summary suggests you should weigh safety carefully against alternatives.

Should I buy a 2016 GMC Yukon XL or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2016 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2016 if:

• 30.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 55.3% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 12.64% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.3/5 — a solid satisfaction signal.
• The 2016 adds useful updates like a faster IntelliLink processor, Apple CarPlay, lane-keep assist, auto high beams, and a hands-free power rear liftgate on SLT trims and above.

The bottom line: If you want the 2016, focus on a well-documented example with the features you’ll actually use, because the year’s updates improve convenience and daily livability. If you’re especially price-sensitive, you can shop this year confidently thanks to softer pricing, but you should be selective about condition and history. If you want a newer version with potentially fewer ownership concerns, a later model year may be the better path.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.