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The new GM trucks look more aggressive and aerodynamic. They will have quieter cabs and updated steering, suspensions and brakes, GM says. The new pickup trucks are also 200 pounds lighter than Ford and Chrysler competitors, which should make them more nimble. Despite the changes, the base price of the 2014 Silverado will stay the same as the current model. The Sierra's base price goes up by $500. But Jessica Caldwell, an analyst with Edmunds.com, says the base price doesn't matter to most buyers, who add options like larger cabs and more powerful engines that bring the average pickup price above $35,000. GM said 90 percent of its current buyers opt for more expensive crew cabs and double cabs, and GM expects that to go up with the new trucks. And just 7 percent of Silverado buyers get the V-6 engine that comes on the base model. Most upgrade to a V-8. Options prices for the 2014 models are similar to the 2013 models, said Jeff Luke, executive chief engineer for GM's full-size trucks. But GM is offering brand-new safety features on the 2014 trucks, such as lane departure warning and front collision alert, that will drive up the price, he said. Last month, the average Silverado sold for $35,609, while the average Sierra went for $37,326, according to Edmunds.com. The Silverado sold for $3,345 less than the F-150 on average. But GM got $93 more for the Silverado than the Ram, Edmunds said.
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