Chevrolet Suburban High Country vs. GMC Yukon XL Denali
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Suburban High Country and GMC Yukon XL Denali 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 Suburban High Country and the GMC Yukon XL Denali.
When we compare the Chevrolet Suburban High Country's and the GMC Yukon XL Denali's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Suburban High Country has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. The GMC Yukon XL Denali has the advantage in the area of reliability. The Chevrolet Suburban High Country and GMC Yukon XL Denali have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Suburban High Country's and the GMC Yukon XL Denali's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Suburban High Country is a better car than the GMC Yukon XL Denali.
Pricing: A used 2025 Chevrolet Suburban High Country ranges from $79,325 to $95,995 while a used 2025 GMC Yukon XL Denali is priced between $82,743 to $100,717. For a new model, the Chevrolet Suburban High Country's price is between $83,695 and $99,490, with the GMC Yukon XL Denali priced between $85,760 and $100,265.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Suburban High Country loses 56 percent of its value and the GMC Yukon XL Denali loses 56.8 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Suburban High Country retains 0.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the GMC Yukon XL Denali.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL is 7.4 out of 10. With both vehicles earning the same number they are extremely competitive in their vehicle segment. Chevrolet Suburban is ranked 7 out of 12 Best Large SUVs and GMC Yukon XL is ranked 5 out of 12, with their respective reliability, retained value, and safety ratings used to break the tie, in that order. Out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows, the Chevrolet Suburban is ranked 19 and the GMC Yukon XL is ranked 17.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Suburban is 7.7 out of 10. For the GMC Yukon XL the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the GMC Yukon XL a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Suburban.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Chevrolet Suburban High Country and the GMC Yukon XL Denali makes 420 horsepower. Both the High Country and the Denali are rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 532 miles. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Suburban High Country and GMC Yukon XL Denali are comparable in regards to front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Chevrolet Suburban High Country and the GMC Yukon XL Denali have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
83695 - 99490
Starting MSRP:
81700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
67138
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
53000 - 101945
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
85760 - 100265
Starting MSRP:
80500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
67138
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
53000 - 101945
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
86974
Price Range:
79325 - 95995
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
80211
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
71641 - 90487
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
90835
Price Range:
82743 - 100717
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
80211
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
71641 - 90487
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)
0.56272363
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)
0.47365125 - 0.60547456
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
46151
Depreciation %:
0.57329817
Resale Value $:
34349
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)
0.56272363
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)
0.47365125 - 0.60547456
Chevrolet Suburban Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
GMC Yukon XL Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Suburban High Country
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
8.8 - 11.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.38
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Yukon XL Denali
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
8.8 - 11.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.337
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7212470181106994
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.5 - 6.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6411486918997145
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.5 - 6.4
Chevrolet Suburban Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 34Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
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6 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
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8 out of / 34Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
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10 out of / 34Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 34Ranking
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14 out of / 34Ranking
15 out of / 34Ranking
15 out of / 30Ranking
19 out of / 34Ranking
20 out of / 34Ranking
25 out of / 30Ranking
27 out of / 34Ranking
30 out of / 34GMC Yukon XL Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 34Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 34Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 34Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 34Ranking
8 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 34Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 34Ranking
11 out of / 12Ranking
14 out of / 34Ranking
17 out of / 34Ranking
17 out of / 30Ranking
19 out of / 34Ranking
25 out of / 34Ranking
28 out of / 30Ranking
31 out of / 34Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Other Chevrolet Suburban Trim Levels
LS, LT, Premier, RST, Z71
Other GMC Yukon XL Trim Levels
AT4, AT4 Ultimate, Denali Ultimate, Elevation
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
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
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:
420 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
460 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
420 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
460 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
420 / 532 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
420 / 532 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.6 inches
Cargo Space:
41.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
144.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.7 inches
Cargo Space:
41.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
144.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5858 lbs
Width:
81 inches
Height:
76.3 inches
Length:
226.3 inches
Wheelbase:
134.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5839 lbs
Width:
81 inches
Height:
76.5 inches
Length:
225.2 inches
Wheelbase:
134.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/50R22
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/60R20
