GMC Sierra 3500 Denali HD
You probably already associate the Denali name with heavy-duty luxury, and the Sierra 3500 Denali HD lives up to that reputation on multiple levels. If you go crazy with options, you could conceivably push the list price of this truck to about $75,000 or more. In return, you get all kinds of goodies like a rear DVD entertainment system, all terrain tires, chrome recovery hooks and a 220-amp alternator.
Of course, you can really tow and haul with this truck, because it’s not just a pretty face. With the optional 6.6-liter Duramax diesel engine, you get a thunderous 910 lb-ft of torque. That’s good for a conventional trailer-weight rating of 20,000 pounds. With a gooseneck, that jumps to 23,100 pounds. The payload can handle up to 6,112 pounds.
Ram 3500 Limited
If you go crazy with options and get the Crew Cab model with four-wheel drive, the Ram 3500 Limited can become pricey in a hurry. Depending on how you configure it, you could be paying $75,000 or more, which puts this truck squarely in luxury vehicle territory. The interior features copious amounts of leather and wood, plus heated and ventilated seats and other items you’d expect in a luxury sedan.
Ram loves to point out that the 3500 is meant for serious business. Choosing the 6.7-liter Cummins turbo diesel inline 6-cylinder engine puts 930 lb-ft of torque at your command. With a fifth wheel, it can tow 30,000 pounds. The payload rating hits 7,350 pounds, just in case you want to load a luxury SUV in there, because this truck could take it.
Honorable Mention: Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition
You might notice one big truck brand is conspicuously missing in this list. No, I didn’t forget about Toyota. But then, the Tundra 1794 Edition can only be optioned up to a little over $50,000. Sure, it’s a nice truck, but that price doesn’t come anywhere near these competitors.
The whole point of this list was to highlight the most expensive trucks on the market today. You might decide the Toyota is a better value than these other trucks, and that’s certainly your prerogative. Price alone doesn’t always make the best luxury truck.
