Chevrolet Silverado review

The Silverado’s most popular cab/bed style is the Crew Cab with the short bed and four-wheel drive, so let’s look at pricing for this version, otherwise you’ll be here all day. $49,090 is the base price, including destination, for the entry-level WT (for Work Truck) trim, where you can pick between the 2.7- and 5.3-liter engines.

The 3.0-liter engine shows up at the Custom Trail Boss trim level, where it costs $54,340 – including the truck, natch. The LT starts at $57,490 with the 2.7-liter engine, or going as high as $59,830 with the diesel, and this gives you access to the larger touchscreen multimedia system and other creature comforts.

Skipping ahead slightly, the LT Trail Boss has a two-inch lift kit and slightly more robust suspension, starting at $61,790. For $69,930, you can open the door to a Silverado High Country, which unlocks the all-important Super Cruise option, and on the high end, the off-road-oriented Silverado ZR2 commands $75,290, or $82,080 if you want the Bison upgrades.

Which Silverado is right for me?

The $42,745 to $82,080 price range covers a lot of ground, as different engines and options are available depending on the trim level and each carry different price tags. What this means is, when it’s time to buy a Silverado, make sure you’re getting exactly the one you want. With so many configurations, it’ll be hard not to get a cab, bed, powertrain, and option combination that’s right up your alley.

Serious off-roaders will likely flock to the ZR2, while use-it-and-abuse-it worker bees will simply grab a base WT that they can beat up. As a daily driver, the Silverado LT or LTZ seem to make the most sense, offering the best blend of creature comforts and powertrain options without breaking the bank. But again, with so much good stuff baked into every Silverado, you really can’t go wrong.