How To Save On The Chevy Silverado

While no longer hailed as Like A Rock, the Heartbeat of America carries on the Chevy full size truck tradition. The “Silverado” nameplate only came into official existence in the very late 90’s, but today’s Silverado bears a striking resemblance to the “Chevy Trucks” and “C/K 1500’s” that came before it. As with the Ford F-series, there is a dizzying number of potential configurations, so here’s the rundown. The bare bones Silverado WT (work truck) starts at $37,000 with 12 standard tie downs, push button start with remote entry, and a short bed / short cab. Double cab starts at $42k and Crew Cab $44.5k. Similar to the F-150 XL and the Ram Tradesman, the Silverado WT will help you get the job done.

The popular Silverado Custom starts at $43,600 and includes a TurboMax 310 horsepower / 430 lb-ft of torque engine, 10-way power driver seat, and covered armrest storage, along with 20-inch aluminum wheels. Custom Trail Boss with Z71 Off-Road package is $51,800 including black 18 inch wheels and a raised hood with black insert. The less racy LT starts at $48,100 with a 13.4 inch color touch screen display and 12.3 inch driver information center. Luxury LTZ trim starts at $57,700 with leather seats and 8 cameras to see up to 14 views, and the top tier luxury High Country starts at $62,700 with premium leather and custom perforation and stitching as well as open-pore wood trim. The ZR2 with off road shocks, e-lockers, aluminum skid plates, and mud tires starts at $70,000 msrp. In-between are RST, $51,500 MSRP, Custom Trail Boss $51,800 MSRP, and LT Trail Boss $58,800 MSRP. Heavy Duty Silverados start at $45,300 MSRP, and if you pony up for the right options, can pull a whopping 36,000 pound trailer or carry 7,000-plus pounds in its bed.

Four engine choices are a bit simpler to comprehend than Ford’s six, with the standard high-output four cylinder 2.7L TurboMax serving up a beyond-respectable 300+ horses and over 400 lb-ft of torque — huge numbers for any base engine, let alone one with four cylinders. Other engine choices include a 5.3L V8 with 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque, and a 6.2L V8 with 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque which is related to GM’s venerable LS motors from Corvettes. There is also a 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel inline 6 engine with 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque. Heavy duty Silverados are available with a 6.6L turbodiesel V8 that has 470 hp and a gut wrenching 975 lb-ft of torque, or a 6.6L V8 gas engine with 401 hp and 464 lb-ft of torque.

Chevy is currently offering very attractive deals on the new Silverado with which one can save as 2025 winds down. Front and center is a 0% APR for 36 months, and $1,000 of customer bonus cash on remaining 2025 Silverado models. There is also 2.9% APR for a lengthy 72 months on 2026 Silverado, many thousands of dollars worth of finance savings. There are also a host of national lease offers, featuring $349/month for 24 months with $1,149 down for eligible current lessees on 2026 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4WD LT w/Engine, TurboMax. Be sure to check local dealers for area-specific incentives, as they may vary by region. Cast a wide net using the dealer inventory tool and compare multiple stores within a reasonable driving radius; despite national promotions, not all dealers price the same, and some will be more aggressive on in-stock colors or option packages. Ask every store for an out-the-door price that includes taxes and fees, and be selective about add-ons like paint protection, VIN etching, maintenance packages, and extra alarm systems—polite declines on extras can save hundreds or even thousands.

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