Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Chevrolet Suburban
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Avalanche and 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 Chevrolet Avalanche and the Chevrolet Suburban.
When we compare the Chevrolet Avalanche's and the Chevrolet Suburban's specifications and ratings, The Chevrolet Suburban has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Chevrolet Avalanche and Chevrolet Suburban have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Avalanche's and the Chevrolet Suburban's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Suburban is a better car than the Chevrolet Avalanche.
Pricing: A used 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche ranges from $11,994 to $27,994 while a used 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is priced between $8,990 to $22,159.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Chevrolet Avalanche and the Chevrolet Suburban makes 320 horsepower. Both the Avalanche and the Suburban are rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 651 miles. Both models use ethanol, gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Avalanche and Chevrolet Suburban are comparable in regards to front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.
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:
$35,980
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$26,452
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$23,285 - $35,980
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$42,625
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$42,646
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$30,885 - $78,555
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,158
Price Range:
$11,994 - $27,994
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$17,543
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$16,026 - $20,440
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
82
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
143,743
# Good or Great Deals:
21
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,049
Price Range:
$8,990 - $22,159
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$16,567
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$10,810 - $33,534
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
120
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
166,028
# Good or Great Deals:
24
Chevrolet Avalanche Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
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 Chevrolet Avalanche
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Suburban
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.9 - 10.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1 - 5.2
Chevrolet Avalanche Rankings
Not yet available
Chevrolet Suburban Rankings
Ranking
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5 out of / 13Ranking
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6 out of / 13Ranking
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7 out of / 39Ranking
7 out of / 39Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 39Ranking
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16 out of / 39Ranking
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27 out of / 34Ranking
29 out of / 39Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
63.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Chevrolet Avalanche Trim Levels
LS Black Diamond, LT Black Diamond, LTZ Black Diamond
Chevrolet Suburban Trim Levels
Fleet, Fleet 2500, LS, LS 2500, LT, LT 2500, 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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
320 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
335 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5100 lbs
Max Payload:
1295 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
320 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
335 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5100 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):
11 / 16 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
465 / 651 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 / 16 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
465 / 651 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
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Cargo Space:
45.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
137.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5705 lbs
Width:
79.1 inches
Height:
76.6 inches
Length:
221.3 inches
Wheelbase:
130 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5674 lbs
Width:
79.1 inches
Height:
76.8 inches
Length:
224.4 inches
Wheelbase:
130 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.1 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 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue Topaz Metallic
Green
Fairway Metallic
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Black Granite Metallic
Blue
Blue / Blue Ray Metallic / Concord Metallic / Dark Blue Metallic
Green
Green / Woodland Green
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
Beige
Champagne Silver Metallic
Brown
Mocha Steel Metallic
Red
Crystal Red Tintcoat / Dark Toreador Red / Victory Red
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Light Cashmere/Dark Cashmere
Black
Ebony
Interior Colors
Beige
Light Cashmere/Dark Cashmere
Black
Ebony
