There’s an almost limitless number of options and extras available on pickup trucks->ke242 these days, from factory spray-in bed liners to swanky floor mats and navigation systems. This gives folks not only a choice between brands and models, but also a wide range of possibilities of trims and functionalities.

Here’s how I’d spec out a 2015 Silverado->ke1787 with a realistic mindset of how I’d use the truck and a reasonable budget to work with.

Like most Americans, I’d use the truck as a daily driver, hauling more people than cargo. For that reason, I opted for the Crew Cab. It offers plenty of space for four adults and six in a pinch. That sixth passenger is courtesy of the 40/20/40 bench seat up front that comes standard on the Silverado WT, LS, and LT trim levels.

Speaking of trim levels, here’s where the rubber meats the road, or perhaps the dollar meats the desk. Prices swing wildly by $13,300 between the base WT and the high-falutin’ High Country. I’d want something more than a work truck, so my choice was between the LS and LT trims. For a measly $665 more, I opted for the LT over the LS. It includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel, EZ-lift tailgate, 17-inch aluminum wheels, and the G80 locking rear differential.

That pushes the price to $38,330. That’s still not cheap, but considering incentives and the value of a trade that should bring it down, the price seems tolerable. With that in mind, there are plenty of useful options still on the table, so let’s explore.

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