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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Tahoe and Dodge Grand Caravan 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 and the Dodge Grand Caravan.

When we compare the Chevrolet Tahoe's and the Dodge Grand Caravan's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Tahoe has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The Dodge Grand Caravan has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Tahoe's and the Dodge Grand Caravan's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Tahoe is a better car than the Dodge Grand Caravan.

Pricing: A used 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe ranges from $28,389 to $51,557 while a used 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan is priced between $14,988 to $30,665.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Tahoe loses 48.1 percent of its value and the Dodge Grand Caravan loses 53.8 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Tahoe retains 5.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Dodge Grand Caravan.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Tahoe is 8.2 out of 10 while the Dodge Grand Caravan's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Tahoe being ranked 5 out of 13 Best Large SUVs and the Dodge Grand Caravan being ranked 4 out of 7 Best Minivans.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Tahoe is 9.1 out of 10. For the Dodge Grand Caravan the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Tahoe an advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Grand Caravan.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Tahoe’s base engine makes 355 horsepower, and the Dodge Grand Caravan base engine makes 283 horsepower. The Tahoe is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 442 miles. The Grand Caravan is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles. This gives the Dodge Grand Caravan the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Tahoe. The Tahoe uses e85, and the Grand Caravan uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Grand Caravan, a minivan, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more The Chevrolet Tahoe, a fullsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Chevrolet Tahoe and the Dodge Grand Caravan have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$43,000

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)

$53,512

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)

$43,000 - $85,415

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$27,530

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)

$27,611

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)

$23,080 - $34,045

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$38,698

Price Range:

$28,389 - $51,557

Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)

$45,186

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)

$30,583 - $79,579

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

523

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

77,531

# Good or Great Deals:

213

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$20,579

Price Range:

$14,988 - $30,665

Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)

$25,080

Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)

$20,451 - $34,342

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

151

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

87,212

# Good or Great Deals:

81

Chevrolet Tahoe Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

9.1 / 10

Retained Value:

7.5 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Dodge Grand Caravan Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.7 / 10

Reliability:

8.0 / 10

Retained Value:

7.1 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Tahoe

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.5

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)

6.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)

5.7 - 9.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

69.2%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Grand Caravan

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:

3.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

1.6 - 12

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Minivans)

2.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Minivans)

0.9 - 39.2

Chevrolet Tahoe Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

1 / 13

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

1 / 13

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

1 / 13

Most Affordable Large SUVs

1 / 10

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 39

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 39

Safest Large SUVs

3 / 13

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 13

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 13

Best Large SUVs Under $60k

3 / 7

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

3 / 7

Best Large SUVs for the Money

3 / 6

Best Large SUVs for Towing

4 / 13

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

4 / 13

Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 13

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

5 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

5 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

5 / 39

Best Large SUVs

5 / 13

Most Reliable Large SUVs

5 / 13

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

8 / 39

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 39

Best Off-road Large SUVs

11 / 13

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

17 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

18 / 21

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

23 / 39

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

24 / 34

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

25 / 39

Dodge Grand Caravan Rankings

Best Minivans for Towing

1 / 7

Best Minivans Under $30k

2 / 2

Best Minivans

4 / 7

Most Reliable Minivans

4 / 7

Minivans with the Most Horsepower

5 / 7

Safest Minivans

6 / 7

Most Comfortable Minivans

6 / 7

Minivans with Best Resale Value

7 / 7

Minivans with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 7

Best Minivans for Tall People

7 / 7

Minivans with the Most Legroom

7 / 7

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

Minivan

Available Drivetrain Options

Flex Fuel, Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Flex Fuel

Chevrolet Tahoe Trim Levels

Fleet, LS, LT, Police, Premier, Special Service

Dodge Grand Caravan Trim Levels

GT, SE, SE Plus, SXT

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

6 years / 72000 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:

3 years / 36000 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:

4 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:

4 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):

0.068 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

4000 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

283 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

260 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.063 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

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):

286 / 442 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

E85

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


17 / 25 / 20

Range (city/hwy):

340 / 500 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Front Bench Seats:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Air Suspension:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

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

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Wifi:

N/A

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

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:

38.7 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

65.1 inches

Cargo Space:

51.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

111.8 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:

Not applicable

Overall Interior Volume:

172.4 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

63.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

37 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

64.7 inches

Cargo Space:

31.1 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

140.3 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:

Not applicable

Overall Interior Volume:

190.8 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5223 lbs

Width:

80.5 inches

Height:

72.4 inches

Length:

204 inches

Wheelbase:

116 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.5 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4510 lbs

Width:

88.5 inches

Height:

69 inches

Length:

203.7 inches

Wheelbase:

121.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.8 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted steel

Tire Size:

P265/60R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

225/65R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Black

Blue

Blue Velvet Metallic / MSP Blue

Gray

Satin Steel Metallic / Shadow Gray Metallic

Green

Woodland Green

Red

Black Cherry Metallic / Dark Toreador Red / Siren Red Tintcoat / Victory Red

Silver

Silver Ice Metallic

White

Summit White

Yellow

Wheatland Yellow

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Onyx Crystal Pearl Coat

Blue

Indigo Blue Clear Coat

Gray

Granite Pearl Coat

Green

Not available

Red

Octane Red Pearl Coat

Silver

Billet Clear Coat

White

White Knuckle Clear Coat

Yellow

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Jet Black

Interior Colors

Black

Black/Light Graystone

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