The Colorado Trail Boss might be a bit basic inside, but at least it’s inexpensive. A base Colorado WT starts at $29,200 with 2WD or $32,500 with 4WD. Stepping up to the LT brings the starting price to $31,600 (+ $3,300 for 4WD). The Trail Boss offers similar features as the LT, but adds the off-road equipment and standard 4WD for $37,000. With just a few options, our tester rang in at $39,700 ($41,195 with destination). If you never plan to take your truck off-road, the LT represents a significant savings over the Trail Boss.
We would personally spend up for the Z71, starting at $39,900. It looks better on the outside without the plastic bumper, comes with a more premium interior, and isn’t significantly more expensive than the Trail Boss. The ZR2 tops the Colorado range at $46,800, and is best reserved for truck owners who spend their weekends off the beaten path.
For now, the Colorado represents the freshest option in the mid-size truck segment. However, Ford is about to strike back with a new Ranger and a hardcore Raptor variant. And let’s not forget the Toyota Tacoma will arrive by the end of the year and it’s still the king of the segment.