New For 2027
The Chevrolet Colorado is entering its 2027 model year, and the Chevrolet configurator has a few updates. We’ve played around with it for the Silverado EV as well, and we found that you could order a lot of parts and options with pretty much any Chevy you want.
Our latest research lands us in the midsize pickup segment, occupied by the Chevrolet Colorado. Cars in this class are often tagged as budget options compared with full-sized pickups, but with the economy being what it is, shoppers might want to look a little closer if they’re willing to compromise a bit on space and capability.
“Budget”
But the budget kinda goes out the window (and onto the window sticker) once you get greedy and spec out every item in the configurator. For starters, a Colorado with two-wheel drive and the Work Truck trim starts at just $35,595, cash. That’s not a bad deal, but of course you do get only the basics and nothing more.
Step it up to the LT, Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2, and you’re looking at starting prices between $36,000 and $53,000. Of course, to max out this configurator’s Chevy Colorado, we’re starting with the ZR2 at $52,895.
All the Packages and Extras
Starting with the packages that you might want to consider, even if you aren’t maxing out this pickup truck, is the Technology package. It comes in at a hefty $1,950, but it does have adaptive cruise control and a Bose premium sound system among other things. You also definitely want to check out Convenience Package III because that makes the Colorado very comfortable and adds more adjustability to the seats. Now, that luxury comes at a price of $1,320.
Then come the nice-to-haves and the off-road stuff. Chevrolet offers a bevy of options, including the Off-Road Front Bumper Package for a pricey $3,950 and the Recovery Package for $3,684. We skipped the ZR2 Bison Edition Package, but it comes with a discount, and we don’t want that for this little exercise.
The packages already lock us out of other options that Chevrolet may otherwise charge us for. We can’t have it all, since some accessories literally bump up against one another, but thanks to the configurator’s handy price check, we can max out the price tag on this truck.
Pricier Than a Base Corvette Stingray
You’d think the Corvette Stingray would cost an arm and a leg, but parked next to this Colorado, it starts to look like a good deal. I mean, it still is a performance bargain, but I digress.
Our grand total comes out to $83,702, cash. For reference, the Corvette Stingray, sans the options, starts at just $73,795. On the one hand, that seems like an absolute steal, while the Colorado seems overpriced on the surface. However, we did end up checking the other bits and pieces in the Safety and Service section of the configurator, which includes a 3-year MobileService+ plan, 3 years of SiriusXM, and 3 years of OnStar One(Standalone). Those services add an additional $1,698 in total, but that still makes the configured Colorado an $80,000 ride.
