Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Jeep Cherokee
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Tahoe and Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee.
In comparing the Chevrolet Tahoe's and the Jeep Cherokee's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Tahoe has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume and base engine power. The Jeep Cherokee 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 fuel efficiency and resale value. The Chevrolet Tahoe and Jeep Cherokee have the same overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Tahoe's and the Jeep Cherokee's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Cherokee is a better car than the Chevrolet Tahoe.
Pricing: A used 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe ranges from $43,242 to $68,483 while a used 2023 Jeep Cherokee is priced between $20,926 to $34,774. For a new model, the Chevrolet Tahoe's price is between $55,108 and $87,847, with the Jeep Cherokee priced between $33,191 and $45,185.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Tahoe loses 53.2 percent of its value and the Jeep Cherokee loses 50.3 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Cherokee retains 2.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Tahoe.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Tahoe and Jeep Cherokee is 7.4 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Tahoe being ranked 6 out of 12 Best Large SUVs and the Jeep Cherokee being ranked 14 out of 19 Best Small SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Tahoe is 7.7 out of 10. For the Jeep Cherokee the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Tahoe a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Jeep Cherokee.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Tahoe’s base engine makes 355 horsepower, and the Jeep Cherokee base engine makes 180 horsepower. The Tahoe is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles. The Cherokee is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 458 miles.This gives the Jeep Cherokee the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Tahoe the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Tahoe, a fullsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more 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 Jeep Cherokee have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
55108 - 87847
Starting MSRP:
48450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
62995
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
48450 - 92895
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
33191 - 45185
Starting MSRP:
37695
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
27723
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
23610 - 37695
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
55335
Price Range:
43242 - 68483
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
53133
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
38561 - 64855
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1784
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
45492
# Good or Great Deals:
459
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
24899
Price Range:
20926 - 34774
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
26187
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
21318 - 30705
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
409
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
49187
# Good or Great Deals:
126
Chevrolet Tahoe Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Jeep Cherokee Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Tahoe
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
8.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
6.8 - 9.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.291
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Cherokee
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
9.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
7.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.087
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.0232032273603355
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
7.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.1 - 8.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4631234937934832
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.3 - 17.9
Chevrolet Tahoe Rankings
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26 out of / 34Jeep Cherokee Rankings
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56 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Tahoe Trim Levels
Fleet, High Country, LS, LT, Police, Premier, RST, Special Service, Z71
Jeep Cherokee Trim Levels
Altitude Lux, Trailhawk
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:
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:
4 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:
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):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
171 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 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):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
360 / 480 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
332 / 458 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
Keyless Ignition:
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
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
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:
70.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
125.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
193.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
25.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
128 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5542 lbs
Width:
81 inches
Height:
75.8 inches
Length:
210.7 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3875 lbs
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
66.2 inches
Length:
183.1 inches
Wheelbase:
106.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
275/55R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Empire Beige Metallic
Black
Black
Blue
Dark Blue Metallic / Midnight Blue Metallic / MSP Blue
Gray
Dark Ash Metallic / Sterling Gray Metallic
Green
Woodland Green
Red
Auburn Metallic / Radiant Red Tintcoat / Victory Red
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic / Silver Sage Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Sting-Gray Clear Coat
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
