2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Kirkland Pricing & Leasing Guide

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 full-size pickup at Lee Johnson Chevrolet in Kirkland, WA

Quick Answer: What a 2026 Silverado 1500 Costs in Kirkland

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 starts at $37,200 MSRP for the WT and tops out at $71,800 for the ZR2, and Chevrolet's $2,795 destination charge brings those to $39,995 and $74,595. Washington has no state income tax, but a vehicle purchase carries sales tax. Department of Revenue tables for 2026 list Kirkland motor vehicles at 10.3 percent (a 6.5 percent state portion plus a 3.8 percent local portion), and dealers add a separate 0.5 percent motor vehicle sales and lease tax that rose from 0.3 percent on January 1, 2026. Together that's about 10.8 percent of the selling price.

The MSRP ladder, trim by trim

Chevrolet's own page lists the nine trims with starting prices before destination. The totals below add the $2,795 destination charge so you can compare quotes that use either convention.

WT: $37,200 MSRP, $39,995 with destination.
Custom: $42,700 MSRP, $45,495 with destination.
LT: $48,200 MSRP, $50,995 with destination.
RST: $51,300 MSRP, $54,095 with destination.
Custom Trail Boss: $53,200 MSRP, $55,995 with destination.
LTZ: $58,000 MSRP, $60,795 with destination.
LT Trail Boss: $60,000 MSRP, $62,795 with destination.
High Country: $63,200 MSRP, $65,995 with destination.
ZR2: $71,800 MSRP, $74,595 with destination.

Figures exclude tax, title, registration and fees, and options such as the 6.2L V8, the Duramax diesel, Super Cruise or special editions change the final number. The window sticker on the exact truck is the last word.

What each price jump gets you

The ladder isn't smooth, and the breaks tell you something. From WT to Custom to LT, each step is $5,500, and each one buys visible upgrades: wheels and a power seat at Custom, then the 13.4-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch driver display at LT. The RST sits $3,100 above the LT for body-color styling. Then the off-road trucks and the premium trucks cross over each other: Custom Trail Boss at $53,200 undercuts the LTZ at $58,000 by $4,800, and the LT Trail Boss at $60,000 sits between the LTZ and the High Country. The ZR2 is $8,600 above the High Country, which pays for Multimatic dampers and front and rear locking differentials. Read the overview guide for the full trim-by-trim picture.

The Kirkland math, in plain numbers

Washington's combined rate is built from layers. On a Kirkland motor vehicle sale, the state sales tax is 6.5 percent and the local portion is 3.8 percent, which is the 10.3 percent figure in the Department of Revenue's 2026 tables for motor vehicles. Washington legislation (SB 5814) raised the additional motor vehicle sales and lease tax from 0.3 percent to 0.5 percent starting January 1, 2026, and it's collected on top of the regular rate. That puts the all-in rate near 10.8 percent for a Kirkland purchase, and a few illustrations show the scale, using MSRP plus destination:

A WT at $39,995 carries roughly $4,320 in sales tax. An LT at $50,995 comes to about $5,510. A High Country at $65,995 is about $7,130, and a ZR2 at $74,595 is about $8,060. These are examples, not quotes, because the true figure depends on the final selling price, options, any trade-in and the address where the truck is registered. Title and registration fees are separate, and the dealership's published offer terms mention a negotiable documentary service fee of up to $200. Rates are updated quarterly, so confirm the current figure with the finance team before you sign.

Trade-ins, financing and incentives

Washington generally taxes the selling price after a trade-in allowance is subtracted, so a trade can reduce the taxable amount as well as the amount you finance. The dealership has a lease-end and trade-in page if you're coming out of a lease, and you can pre-qualify online to see financing terms before you visit. Manufacturer and dealership offers on the Silverado change often and carry eligibility terms, so the new Chevrolet specials page is the place to see what's current on the day you shop. Business buyers can also ask about fleet purchases: Thomas Huddleston is listed on the dealer's staff page as the assistant sales manager and fleet manager.

Leasing a Silverado

A lease turns the question from "what is this truck worth" into "how much of its value will I use." The monthly payment is based on the truck's price, its expected value at the end of the term, the money factor and the mileage allowance, and it's worth asking about each of those separately. In Washington the same vehicle sales tax applies to lease payments for the first 36 months, so the tax doesn't disappear with a lease, it's spread across the payments. Leasing tends to suit people who like a new truck every few years and drive predictable miles. Buying suits those who tow heavily, drive a lot or keep trucks for a decade. Lee Johnson Chevrolet lists leasing among its services, and sales and leasing consultants such as Brady Harjehausen and Devon Thiele appear on the staff page.

What buyers say about the buying process

Lee Johnson Chevrolet averages 4.6 stars across more than 2,200 Google reviews. Daniel B., who bought a new Silverado in November 2020, wrote that the salesperson "was honest and upfront about prices and available options. I was never put on the spot to make a decision." Regina K., who lives about an hour away, wrote in 2022 that the salesperson "saved us a lot of time with helping us over the phone." Both describe a process that was explained and not rushed, which is what a buyer comparing trims, taxes and offers hopes to find.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 in Kirkland with tax?

Starting from the $39,995 WT figure that includes destination, sales tax at roughly 10.8 percent adds about $4,320 before title, registration and fees. The final amount depends on the selling price, options, trade-in and registration address.

Is it cheaper to lease or buy a truck?

Neither is always cheaper. Leasing usually means a lower monthly payment and a new truck every few years, while buying builds ownership and has no mileage limit. Ask the finance team to price both on the exact Silverado you want.

Can you lease a 2026 Silverado 1500?

Lee Johnson Chevrolet lists vehicle leasing among its services. Lease programs change from month to month, so ask the sales team what's available on the trim you want.

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

For motor vehicles the Department of Revenue's 2026 tables list 10.3 percent in Kirkland, and the additional 0.5 percent motor vehicle sales and lease tax brings it to about 10.8 percent. Washington has no state income tax.

Does a trade-in lower the sales tax in Washington?

Generally yes, because the tax is figured on the selling price after the trade-in allowance. Confirm how it applies to your deal with the finance team.

What is the cheapest 2026 Silverado 1500?

The WT, at $37,200 MSRP before destination, taxes and fees. It's offered in Regular Cab, Double Cab and Crew Cab, and the WT guide covers what comes with it.

Get a real number, not just a sticker price

The sticker is where the conversation starts. The Silverado 1500 overview and the individual trim guides cover what each version includes, and the Lee Johnson Chevrolet finance team can price the exact truck you want with taxes and fees included. Call sales at 425-296-7553 or visit 11845 NE 85th Street in Kirkland.

All 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 guides

Prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices as of this writing and exclude tax, title, registration, documentary fees and options unless noted. The dealership sets its own selling price. Sales-tax figures come from the Washington Department of Revenue's published rate tables and legislation and change by quarter, so confirm the current rate and your registration address with Lee Johnson Chevrolet. Tax examples are illustrations, not quotes. Manufacturer and dealership incentives change often and have eligibility requirements; confirm what is current at the time of purchase. Review quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Lee Johnson Chevrolet.