The 2027 Silverado build and price tool is live, and I finally have a number for my High Country: $80,890. That includes destination. It does not include the taxes and fees that will make the final bill even bigger.
After GM Authority reported the configurator’s launch, I worked through Chevrolet’s build tool to recreate my truck and try a less expensive configuration. Along the way, I found a few surprises involving engines, Super Cruise and equipment that is already included.
The trim names and engine prices need a closer look
The first surprise is simply finding the right truck. Chevrolet’s official 2027 lineup includes a trim called Silverado. The build tool, however, still uses LT on the midlevel 2WD truck I configured and shows Z71 as another selection. LT appears to correspond to that new Silverado trim, but I would confirm the name and equipment with a dealer rather than treat the screen labels as additional officially announced trims.
Engine selection is where the dollars get interesting. On the High Country crew cab, short bed, 4WD screen, both the 5.7L gasoline V8 and 3.0L Duramax diesel showed $77,595 including destination. Choosing the 6.6L gasoline V8 increased that to $80,395 before premium paint.
That makes the bigger gas engine a $2,800 decision on this build. The diesel was not automatically the more expensive choice. Engine availability also varies by trim, and the tool explicitly flagged TurboMax for late availability. Our 2027 Silverado engine availability breakdown is worth reading before you fall in love with a particular combination.
Super Cruise brings a $5,495 package surprise
I also built a less expensive crew cab, short bed, 2WD truck labeled LT with the 5.7L V8. It started at $55,885 including destination. Then I clicked Super Cruise.
The configurator displayed a “Changes Required” panel with a $5,495 increase. Accepting those changes brought the truck to $61,380. That is the combined cost of the required equipment changes on this configuration, not a standalone $5,495 price for Super Cruise.
The additions included Assisted Driving, Comfort and Convenience, and Trailer Technology packages. Among the equipment were HD Surround Vision, Bose audio, a MultiFlex console, wireless charging and trailer-related camera technology.
There was another catch: the tool removed the 40/20/40 front bench and substituted front bucket seats. If you want the bench, pay attention before checking that box. The package decision changes the cabin as well as the price.
This comparison used the tool’s Omaha ZIP code, 68101. My High Country build used Scottsbluff, 69361. These are configuration examples checked October 6, not promises of the same deal in every ZIP code.
High Country already includes plenty of the good stuff
On my High Country, Super Cruise and the panoramic fixed-glass roof were already listed among the standard features. Chevrolet includes a three-year Super Cruise service plan; continued use requires an active plan. Other standard equipment included the MultiFlex console, spray-on bedliner, black fixed assist steps, wheel locks and front and rear all-weather floor liners. The selected 22-inch machine-finish wheels with After Midnight paint were standard, too.
That matters because it is easy to start adding packages assuming you need them for features already included. The $2,820 High Country Premium Package adds items such as massaging front seats, power-retractable steps, high-gloss wheel arch moldings and a microfiber suede headliner. I tested it, watched the total reach $83,710, then removed it. I do not need that package just to get Super Cruise or the roof.
The extended-range 34-gallon fuel tank was another pleasant surprise. On my selected 6.6L build, the tank appeared at $0. The Jet Black Evotex seat trim also carried no additional charge. Evotex is the material named in the build, so do not read this as a leather-seat specification.
One more name to watch: MultiFlex console and MultiFlex tailgate are different things. My build includes the console. The configurable tailgate was a separate $595 option, which I left off.
Here is what my Pacific Blue High Country costs
I recreated the truck described in my High Country order story: crew cab, short bed, 4WD, 6.6L gasoline V8, Pacific Blue Metallic and Jet Black Evotex. This follows my updated engine choice, rather than the earlier 5.7L plan.
Here is the actual configurator math:
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| High Country 4WD crew cab, short bed | $74,800 |
| 6.6L gasoline V8 | $2,800 |
| Pacific Blue Metallic | $495 |
| 34-gallon tank | $0 |
| Destination freight charge | $2,795 |
| Total vehicle price | $80,890 |
That is $5,890 above my earlier $75,000 pretax working estimate. It also means my old roughly $80,000 out-the-door guess was too optimistic: the configurator is already past that number before tax, title, registration and dealer fees.
I kept the standard wheels and fixed steps, selected the included 34-gallon tank, and left off the Premium Package and Max Trailering Package. The tool lists wheel locks and all-weather liners as included, but I have not confirmed that its standard wheels match the SIY wheel code on my earlier dealer sheet. This is a recreation of the main specification, not a line-for-line match to that sheet.
The tool showed the same $80,890 as both total vehicle price and net price after offers. This is an online recreation of my specification, not a final dealer invoice or a new order. Pricing, incentives and availability can change, and the dealer still has to confirm the final deal.
You can follow the latest update on my Silverado order here. For now, at least I have a much clearer answer to the question I have been asking: what is this truck actually going to cost?
