2026 Chevrolet Colorado: Kirkland Pricing & Leasing Guide

Start with the six MSRPs

WT opens the lineup at $32,400. Custom follows at $33,545, LT at $36,000, Trail Boss at $40,500, Z71 at $44,600 and ZR2 at $50,700. Every number excludes destination, taxes and fees, and the dealer sets the actual selling price on any individual truck. WT, Custom and LT are 2WD as delivered with 4WD available for about $3,300 more (a 4WD LT lists at $39,300), while Trail Boss, Z71 and ZR2 already include four-wheel drive in their MSRPs. That makes one comparison especially tidy: a 4WD LT is roughly $1,200 below the Trail Boss, so the choice between them is about equipment, not a big price gap.

The destination charge

Chevrolet lists a $2,095 destination charge on the 2026 Colorado, up $400 from the $1,695 charged on 2025 models. It's the same on every trim and it's set by the manufacturer, so it's worth seeing on the quote as a separate line rather than being surprised by it later.

What Washington adds, line by line

Washington is one of the states with no personal income tax, and sales tax is a bigger part of the picture here than in many places. The state's Department of Revenue publishes the rate for Kirkland by address and by quarter. For the dealership's address in the current quarter, it shows a 6.5% state rate plus a 3.9% local rate, for 10.4% combined. Vehicles carry one more charge: a separate motor vehicle sales tax of 0.5% of the selling price, which rose from 0.3% at the start of 2026 under Senate Bill 5801 and is added on top of the regular rate. Together that comes to roughly 10.9%.

To see what that means in dollars, take an illustrative $40,000 selling price. The 10.4% rate comes to $4,160, the 0.5% motor vehicle tax adds $200, and the total is $4,360. The exact amount depends on your final selling price and the rate in effect on the day you buy, since the state updates local rates each quarter. Washington also applies sales tax to lease payments, so the tax conversation matters whether you buy or lease. Beyond sales tax you'll see state licensing, title and registration fees, and a documentary service fee as permitted by Washington law; ask for the quote itemized so each one is visible.

Buying versus leasing a Colorado

A lease tends to suit a Colorado that's mostly a commuter, because the payment covers the portion of the truck you use rather than the whole thing. It's a tighter fit for a truck that hauls and tows hard, since leases come with mileage limits and wear-and-tear standards, and that matters if the Colorado is working on job sites in Bellevue or pulling a boat up to the lake most weekends. Buying makes sense when you plan to keep the truck for a long time, drive plenty of miles or customize it. Neither route is better in general; it comes down to how many miles you drive and how long you want to keep the truck.

Why two buyers pay different amounts for the same truck

Put two shoppers in identical LT trucks and their monthly numbers can still differ by a surprising amount. Credit profile is the biggest piece, followed by the length of the loan or lease, the mileage allowance, how much cash goes down, and what a trade-in appraises at once someone actually looks at it. Timing matters as well, since Chevrolet changes its national programs on its own schedule. The dealership's new Chevy specials page is where current Colorado offers appear, with their terms and dates.

Financing, trade-ins and the lifetime warranty

Lee Johnson Chevrolet's website offers a financing pre-qualification form that you can complete before visiting, and the finance page explains the options. If you're replacing a vehicle, the dealership lists several ways to sell or trade in your current car. The dealership also promotes a Lifetime Warranty on new vehicles; coverage, exclusions and maintenance requirements are spelled out on its lifetime warranty page, which is worth reading before you buy.

What buyers say about the process

One Colorado shopper wrote in 2020: "I searched around for the Colorado with just the right options and found it here. They were able to match other dealer discounts making this a no brainer." (Lindsay G., Google review.) A longtime customer who bought a 2017 Colorado described the experience this way: "Never any pressure and always a very fair price." (Candi K., Google review.) And Matthew R., who brought a 2017 Colorado in for service after comparing offers, said, "I got several quotes for this service and [Lee Johnson Chevrolet] was the most competitive."

Frequently asked questions

How much does a 2026 Chevy Colorado cost in Kirkland, all in?

Start with the MSRP of $32,400 to $50,700 by trim, add the $2,095 destination charge, then Washington sales tax of about 10.4% and the 0.5% motor vehicle sales tax, plus licensing and any dealer fees. The dealership can itemize the whole number for the truck you choose.

How much does it cost to lease a Chevy Colorado?

It depends on the trim, the term, the mileage allowance, your credit and whatever incentive programs are active when you sign, so there isn't one honest figure to print. Lee Johnson Chevrolet's finance team can build an exact quote for a specific truck.

Is leasing a Chevy Colorado a good idea?

It can be, especially if you drive average miles and like a new truck every few years. If you tow often, put on a lot of miles or want to keep the truck a long time, buying usually fits better.

What is the sales tax on a new vehicle in Kirkland, Washington?

The Department of Revenue lists a combined state and local rate of about 10.4% for Kirkland in the current quarter, and vehicles also carry a 0.5% motor vehicle sales tax, so roughly 10.9% in total. Rates are updated quarterly, so confirm the figure on the day of your purchase.

Is the Chevy Colorado a good buy?

That depends on what you need it to do. Its single turbocharged engine, five-seat Crew Cab and six clearly separated trims make it easy to match a truck to a budget, and the best way to compare it against rivals is to line up equivalent trims at equivalent prices and drive them back to back.

Can I get financing pre-qualified before I visit?

Yes. The dealership's website has a financing pre-qualification form you can fill out ahead of time, which makes the conversation at the dealership shorter.

The bottom line

A Colorado in Kirkland comes down to the MSRP, the $2,095 destination charge, roughly 10.9% in Washington sales and vehicle tax, licensing fees, and whatever offers and trade value come off the total. The MSRPs are fixed and the tax math is predictable, so the part worth working on is the selling price. Compare trims in the Colorado buyers guide, then see current trucks on the new Colorado inventory page.