Chevrolet Tahoe RST vs. Z71
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Tahoe RST and Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 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 Tahoe RST and the Chevrolet Tahoe Z71.
In comparing the Chevrolet Tahoe RST's and the Chevrolet Tahoe Z71's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Tahoe RST has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Chevrolet Tahoe RST and Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 have the same overall quality score base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Tahoe RST's and the Chevrolet Tahoe Z71's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Tahoe RST is a better car than the Chevrolet Tahoe Z71.
Pricing: A used 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe RST ranges from $66,680 to $79,976 while a used 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 is priced between $67,292 to $78,977. For a new model, the Chevrolet Tahoe RST's price is between $68,467 and $80,752, with the Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 priced between $68,799 and $78,767.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Chevrolet Tahoe RST and the Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 both lose 48.1 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Tahoe is 8.2 out of 10. Chevrolet Tahoe is ranked 5 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 Tahoe is ranked 18 and the Chevrolet Tahoe is ranked 18 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Tahoe is 9.1 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Chevrolet Tahoe RST and the Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 makes 355 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Tahoe has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$68,467 - $80,752
Starting MSRP:
$64,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$53,950
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$34,520 - $61,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$68,799 - $78,767
Starting MSRP:
$66,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$53,950
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$34,520 - $61,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$72,733
Price Range:
$66,680 - $79,976
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$73,614
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$43,593 - $93,518
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
208
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
8,191
# Good or Great Deals:
30
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$72,910
Price Range:
$67,292 - $78,977
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$73,614
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$43,593 - $93,518
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
215
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
10,319
# Good or Great Deals:
59
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$31,356
Depreciation %:
48.8%
Resale Value $:
$32,944
Residual Value %:
51.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)
52.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)
48.8% - 57.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$32,332
Depreciation %:
48.8%
Resale Value $:
$33,968
Residual Value %:
51.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)
52.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)
48.8% - 57.5%
Chevrolet Tahoe Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Tahoe Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Tahoe RST
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
10
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
9.7 - 10.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
68.9%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Tahoe Z71
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
10
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
9.7 - 10.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
68.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 2.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.4 - 2.2
Chevrolet Tahoe Rankings
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25 out of / 39Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Chevrolet Tahoe Trim Levels
Fleet, High Country, LS, LT, Police, Premier, Special Service, Z71
Other Chevrolet Tahoe Trim Levels
Fleet, High Country, LS, LT, Police, Premier, RST, Special Service
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 / 100000 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:
4 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:
4 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):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7900 lbs
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
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):
360 / 480 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:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Cargo Space:
25.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
122.9 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:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Cargo Space:
25.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
122.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5473 lbs
Width:
81 inches
Height:
75.8 inches
Length:
210.7 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5661 lbs
Width:
81 inches
Height:
75.9 inches
Length:
210.7 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 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:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/60R20