Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Lexus GX 460
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Tahoe and Lexus GX 460 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 Lexus GX 460.
When comparing the Chevrolet Tahoe's and the Lexus GX 460's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Tahoe has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, reliability, interior volume and base engine power. The Lexus GX 460 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Tahoe's and the Lexus GX 460's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Tahoe is a better car than the Lexus GX 460.
Pricing: A used 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe ranges from $63,225 to $86,257 while a used 2023 Lexus GX 460 is priced between $53,795 to $67,975. For a new model, the Chevrolet Tahoe's price is between $57,016 and $87,156, with the Lexus GX 460 priced between $59,905 and $73,596.
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 Lexus GX 460 loses 43.3 percent of its value. This means the Lexus GX 460 retains 4.8 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 is 8.2 out of 10 while the Lexus GX 460's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Tahoe being ranked 5 out of 13 Best Large SUVs and the Lexus GX 460 being ranked 3 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Tahoe is 9.1 out of 10. For the Lexus GX 460 the reliability rating is 9.0 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Tahoe a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Lexus GX 460.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Tahoe’s base engine makes 355 horsepower, and the Lexus GX 460 base engine makes 301 horsepower. The Tahoe is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 480 miles. The GX 460 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 437 miles. This gives the Chevrolet Tahoe the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus GX 460. The Tahoe uses regular unleaded, and the GX 460 uses premium 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 shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Lexus GX 460, a midsize SUV, has the advantage in the area of rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Chevrolet Tahoe and the Lexus GX 460 have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$57,016 - $87,156
Starting MSRP:
$50,450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
$53,950
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
$34,520 - $61,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$59,905 - $73,596
Starting MSRP:
$58,125
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$68,406
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$44,825 - $113,700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$74,510
Price Range:
$63,225 - $86,257
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
$73,614
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
$43,593 - $93,518
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8,170
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
265
# Good or Great Deals:
94
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$60,279
Price Range:
$53,795 - $67,975
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$70,647
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$49,692 - $102,747
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
251
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
16,569
# Good or Great Deals:
39
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$24,602
Depreciation %:
48.8%
Resale Value $:
$25,848
Residual Value %:
51.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)
52.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)
48.8% - 57.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$25,435
Depreciation %:
43.8%
Resale Value $:
$32,690
Residual Value %:
56.2%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
43.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
43.8% - 43.8%
Chevrolet Tahoe Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Lexus GX 460 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Tahoe
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:
69.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus GX 460
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
6.9 - 12.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
86.8%
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:
1.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.7 - 27
Chevrolet Tahoe Rankings
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28 out of / 29Available 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
Lexus GX 460 Trim Levels
Base, Luxury
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
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:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 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
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:
301 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
329 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 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:
4.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
345 / 437 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
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
Internet Radio:
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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
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:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
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:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Cargo Space:
11.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
64.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
141.3 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:
5126 lbs
Width:
74.2 inches
Height:
74.2 inches
Length:
192.1 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 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:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/60R18
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
Silver Sage Metallic / Woodland Green
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat / Victory Red
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black Onyx / Caviar
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Red
Not available
Silver
Atomic Silver
White
Eminent White Pearl
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Black w/ Linear Espresso Wood Trim
Brown
Sepia w/ Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim
Gray
Boulder w/ Open-Pore Ash Trim and Gray Stitching / Ecru w/ Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Ecru w/ Linear Espresso Wood Trim
Red
Rioja Red w/ Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim
