Cliff Beacham CPA | email cliffbeacham@cpa.com | California |  Tel: (949) 813-1349 
Cliff Beacham Tax and Business Consulting Certified Public Accountants
Trucks that have a GVW of >6,000 lbs
The relevant number is the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) which is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo but excluding that of any trailers For example - the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD double cab with the EcoTec3 4.3L V6. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for this particular model is 7,100 lbs. The weight of the actual vehicle, the Sierra itself, is 5,216 lbs. Subtract the weight from the GVWR and you can determine this particular Sierra could carry about 1,884 pounds without exceeding its maximum weight rating. So it is the loaded weight that counts (incl passengers) On vehicles designed for the United States market, the GVWR can be found alongside other vehicle technical specifications on the Vehicle ID Plate that is usually located on the interior of the B-pillar (inside driver door near door latch) If you’re unsure, just ask the dealer. In the meantime here is a list of 2016-2017 model cars with a gross VEHICLE weight over 6,000 lbs Note: Only the vehicles that have a 6’ cargo space which is not readily accessible from the drivers seat otherwise they are subject to the $25k limit Audi Q7 3.0L TDI BMW X5 XDRIVE35I BMW X6 XDRIVE35I Buick ENCLAVE Cadillac ESCALADE AWD Chevrolet Truck AVALANCHE 4WD Chevrolet Truck SILVERADO Chevrolet Truck SUBURBAN Chevrolet Truck TAHOE 4WD Chevrolet Truck TRAVERSE 4WD Dodge Truck DURANGO 4WD Ford Truck EXPEDITION 4WD Ford Truck EXPLORER 4WD Ford Truck F-150 4WD Ford Truck FLEX AWD GMC ACADIA 4WD GMC SIERRA GMC YUKON 4WD GMC YUKON XL Honda PILOT 4WD  (Some Models - check this) Infiniti QX56 4WD Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Land Rover RANGE ROVER 4WD Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPT Land Rover LR4 Lexus GX460 Lexus LX570 Lincoln MKT AWD Mercedes Benz G550 Mercedes Benz ML350 Nissan ARMADA 4WD Nissan NV 1500 S V6 Nissan NVP 3500 S V6 Nissan TITAN 2WD S Porsche CAYENNE Toyota 4RUNNER 4WD LTD Toyota LANDCRUISER Toyota SEQUOIA 4WD LTD Toyota TUNDRA 4WD Volkswagen TOUAREG HYBRID  Call Cliff at (949) 813-1349
Cliff Beacham CPA | email cliffbeacham@cpa.com | California | Tel: (949) 813-1349
Cliff Beacham Tax and Business Consulting Certified Public Accountants
Trucks that have a GVW of >6,000 lbs
The relevant number is the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) which is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo but excluding that of any trailers For example - the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD double cab with the EcoTec3 4.3L V6. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for this particular model is 7,100 lbs. The weight of the actual vehicle, the Sierra itself, is 5,216 lbs. Subtract the weight from the GVWR and you can determine this particular Sierra could carry about 1,884 pounds without exceeding its maximum weight rating. So it is the loaded weight that counts (incl passengers) On vehicles designed for the United States market, the GVWR can be found alongside other vehicle technical specifications on the Vehicle ID Plate that is usually located on the interior of the B-pillar (inside driver door near door latch) If you’re unsure, just ask the dealer. In the meantime here is a list of 2016-2017 model cars with a gross VEHICLE weight over 6,000 lbs Note: Only the vehicles that have a 6’ cargo space which is not readily accessible from the drivers seat otherwise they are subject to the $25k limit Audi Q7 3.0L TDI BMW X5 XDRIVE35I BMW X6 XDRIVE35I Buick ENCLAVE Cadillac ESCALADE AWD Chevrolet Truck AVALANCHE 4WD Chevrolet Truck SILVERADO Chevrolet Truck SUBURBAN Chevrolet Truck TAHOE 4WD Chevrolet Truck TRAVERSE 4WD Dodge Truck DURANGO 4WD Ford Truck EXPEDITION 4WD Ford Truck EXPLORER 4WD Ford Truck F-150 4WD Ford Truck FLEX AWD GMC ACADIA 4WD GMC SIERRA GMC YUKON 4WD GMC YUKON XL Honda PILOT 4WD  (Some Models - check this) Infiniti QX56 4WD Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Land Rover RANGE ROVER 4WD Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPT Land Rover LR4 Lexus GX460 Lexus LX570 Lincoln MKT AWD Mercedes Benz G550 Mercedes Benz ML350 Nissan ARMADA 4WD Nissan NV 1500 S V6 Nissan NVP 3500 S V6 Nissan TITAN 2WD S Porsche CAYENNE Toyota 4RUNNER 4WD LTD Toyota LANDCRUISER Toyota SEQUOIA 4WD LTD Toyota TUNDRA 4WD Volkswagen TOUAREG HYBRID  Call Cliff at (949) 813-1349