2015 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2016 Chevrolet Suburban
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban and 2016 Chevrolet Suburban contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban and the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban.
In comparing the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban's and the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2015 Chevrolet Suburban and 2016 Chevrolet Suburban have the same overall quality score base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban's and the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban is a better car than the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban.
Pricing: A used 2015 Chevrolet Suburban ranges from $14,994 to $29,496 while a used 2016 Chevrolet Suburban is priced between $16,996 to $32,996.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban and the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban both lose 51.8 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Suburban is 8.1 out of 10. Chevrolet Suburban is ranked 7 out of 13 Best Large SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the Chevrolet Suburban is ranked 21 and the Chevrolet Suburban is ranked 21 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Suburban is 9.1 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban and the 2016 Chevrolet Suburban makes 355 horsepower. The Suburban is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, while the Suburban is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 713 miles. Both models use ethanol, gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Suburban has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$49,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$46,377
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$29,100 - $80,155
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$48,250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$48,199
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$29,600 - $83,825
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$21,714
Price Range:
$14,994 - $29,496
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$22,573
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$13,841 - $42,696
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
264
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
152,344
# Good or Great Deals:
111
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,728
Price Range:
$16,996 - $32,996
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$26,247
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$15,274 - $51,667
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
262
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
130,422
# Good or Great Deals:
115
Chevrolet Suburban Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Suburban Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Chevrolet Suburban
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
1.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
0.1 - 4.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
68.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Chevrolet Suburban
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
2.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
1.1 - 5.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
68.7%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.5 - 9.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.4 - 7.6
Chevrolet Suburban Rankings
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29 out of / 39Chevrolet Suburban Rankings
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29 out of / 39Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
2015 Chevrolet Suburban Trim Levels
Fleet, LS, LT, LTZ
2016 Chevrolet Suburban Trim Levels
Fleet, LS, LS Fleet 3500HD, LT, LT Fleet 3500HD, LTZ
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6300 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6300 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 17 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
496 / 713 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 17 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
496 / 713 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.1 inches
Cargo Space:
38.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
121.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.1 inches
Cargo Space:
39.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
121.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5546 lbs
Width:
80.5 inches
Height:
74.4 inches
Length:
224.4 inches
Wheelbase:
130 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5586 lbs
Width:
80.5 inches
Height:
74.4 inches
Length:
224.4 inches
Wheelbase:
130 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Champagne Silver Metallic
Black
Black
Blue
Blue / Dark Blue Metallic
Brown
Brownstone Metallic
Gray
Sable Metallic / Slate Gray Metallic / Tungsten Metallic
Green
Woodland Green
Red
Crystal Red Tintcoat / Dark Toreador Red / Victory Red
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White / White Diamond Tricoat
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Champagne Silver Metallic
Black
Black
Blue
Blue / Dark Blue Metallic
Brown
Brownstone Metallic
Gray
Sable Metallic / Slate Gray Metallic / Tungsten Metallic
Green
Woodland Green
Red
Dark Toreador Red / Siren Red Tintcoat / Victory Red
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Cocoa/Dune
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Not available
