# GM's Mega 8.3L Duramax Diesel Is Actually Cheaper Than the Competition

> Anyone in the market for a new pickup truck knows you have to pay to play. For some folks, that’s the reason they shop for high-end diesels—to let others know that they can afford the biggest and the baddest.

- **Source:** [Thedrive](https://www.thedrive.com/news/gms-mega-8-3l-duramax-diesel-is-actually-cheaper-than-the-competition?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac7e14b602a51bff1db6a5e)
- **Published:** 2026-10-08
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #hp
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6ac7e14b602a51bff1db6a5e

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