Chevrolet Suburban vs. GMC Yukon XL
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL 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 and the GMC Yukon XL.
In comparing the Chevrolet Suburban's and the GMC Yukon XL's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Suburban 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 has the advantage in the area of reliability. The Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Suburban's and the GMC Yukon XL's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Suburban is a better car than the GMC Yukon XL.
Pricing: A used 2025 Chevrolet Suburban ranges from $66,624 to $89,995 while a used 2025 GMC Yukon XL is priced between $73,117 to $114,319. For a new model, the Chevrolet Suburban's price is between $65,843 and $94,944, with the GMC Yukon XL priced between $74,651 and $109,431.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Suburban loses 56 percent of its value and the GMC Yukon XL loses 56.8 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Suburban retains 0.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the GMC Yukon XL.
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 and the GMC Yukon XL makes 355 horsepower. Both the Suburban and the Yukon XL are rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 560 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL 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 and the GMC Yukon XL have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
65843 - 94944
Starting MSRP:
62000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
67138
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
53000 - 101945
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
74651 - 109431
Starting MSRP:
70200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
67138
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
53000 - 101945
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
78107
Price Range:
66624 - 89995
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:
90487
Price Range:
73117 - 114319
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 $:
40246
Depreciation %:
0.57329817
Resale Value $:
29954
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
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
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
2 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 3Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 34Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 34Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 34Ranking
12 out of / 34Ranking
12 out of / 12Ranking
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
Chevrolet Suburban Trim Levels
High Country, LS, LT, Premier, RST, Z71
GMC Yukon XL Trim Levels
AT4, AT4 Ultimate, Denali, 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:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7700 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7700 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):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
420 / 560 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
420 / 560 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular 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
Internet Radio:
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
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
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
Internet Radio:
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
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
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:
Available
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:
5680 lbs
Width:
81 inches
Height:
75.6 inches
Length:
226.3 inches
Wheelbase:
134.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5722 lbs
Width:
81 inches
Height:
76.5 inches
Length:
225.2 inches
Wheelbase:
134.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/60R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Lakeshore Blue Metallic
Gray
Dark Ash Metallic / Sterling Gray Metallic
Green
Woodland Green
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat / Victory Red
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Downpour Metallic
Gray
Sterling Metallic / Titanium Rush Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
White
Summit White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere
