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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Toyota 4Runner

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Tahoe and Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner.

When comparing the Chevrolet Tahoe's and the Toyota 4Runner's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Tahoe has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Toyota 4Runner has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Tahoe's and the Toyota 4Runner's specifications and ratings, the Toyota 4Runner is a better car than the Chevrolet Tahoe.

Pricing: A used 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe ranges from $63,964 to $88,278 while a used 2025 Toyota 4Runner is priced between $44,468 to $64,882. For a new model, the Chevrolet Tahoe's price is between $58,683 and $91,246, with the Toyota 4Runner priced between $44,467 and $62,637.

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 Toyota 4Runner loses 30.1 percent of its value. This means the Toyota 4Runner retains 23.1 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 7.4 out of 10 while the Toyota 4Runner's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Tahoe being ranked 6 out of 12 Best Large SUVs and the Toyota 4Runner being ranked 7 out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Tahoe is 7.7 out of 10. For the Toyota 4Runner the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Toyota 4Runner a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Tahoe.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Tahoe’s base engine makes 355 horsepower, and the Toyota 4Runner base engine makes 278 horsepower.

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

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

58683 - 91246

Starting MSRP:

53000

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)

67138

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)

53000 - 101945

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

44467 - 62637

Starting MSRP:

40770

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

38382

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

31990 - 43000

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

75303

Price Range:

63964 - 88278

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:

54640

Price Range:

44468 - 64882

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

45804

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

36966 - 59949

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

28288

Depreciation %:

0.53372982

Resale Value $:

24712

Residual Value %:

0.46627018

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)

0.56272363

Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)

0.47365125 - 0.60547456

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

12447

Depreciation %:

0.30530799

Resale Value $:

28323

Residual Value %:

0.69469201

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)

0.48432299

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

0.30530799 - 0.56163117

Chevrolet Tahoe Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.4 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

7.0 / 10

Toyota 4Runner Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

8.3 / 10

Retained Value:

9.1 / 10

Safety:

7.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Tahoe

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

10.5

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:

0.291

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota 4Runner

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

15.9

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.9

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.7 - 16.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.587



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.596375795324569

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:

2.4967415681961866

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

2.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.5 - 39.2

Chevrolet Tahoe Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Large SUVs

1 / 12

Best Large SUVs for the Money

1 / 10

Most Affordable Large SUVs

1 / 10

Most Reliable Large SUVs Under $60k

2 / 5

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

2 / 5

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

3 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 12

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

3 / 12

Best Large SUVs Under $60k

3 / 5

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

3 / 5

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 34

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 34

Most Reliable Large SUVs

5 / 12

Best Large SUVs

6 / 12

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

6 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

6 / 12

Safest Large SUVs

6 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

7 / 34

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 34

Best Large SUVs for Towing

8 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

8 / 12

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

9 / 34

Best Off-road Large SUVs

9 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

10 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

10 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

12 / 30

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 34

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 34

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

20 / 30

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

26 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

26 / 34

Toyota 4Runner Rankings

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

1 / 32

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

1 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

3 / 28

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

4 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs

7 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

7 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

8 / 32

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

21 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

23 / 32

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

24 / 28

Safest Midsize SUVs

26 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

27 / 32

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

28 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

31 / 32

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Diesel, Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline, Hybrid

Chevrolet Tahoe Trim Levels

Fleet, High Country, LS, LT, Police, Premier, RST, Special Service, Z71

Toyota 4Runner Trim Levels

Limited, SR5, TRD Off-Road, TRD Off-Road Premium, TRD Sport, TRD Sport Premium

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:

2 years

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:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

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:

278 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

317 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm

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

0.062 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

6000 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:

2.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

4X2 / 4X4, AWD

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

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Front Bench Seats:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

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

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:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

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

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Backup camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Safety Features

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

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:

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:

39.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.8 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

58 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57.8 inches

Cargo Space:

48.4 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

90.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5554 lbs

Width:

81 inches

Height:

75.8 inches

Length:

211.3 inches

Wheelbase:

120.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.5 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4455 lbs

Width:

78 inches

Height:

72.6 inches

Length:

194.9 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

20.0 x 9.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted steel

Tire Size:

275/55R20SL

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

265/70R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Black

Blue

Dark Blue Metallic / Lakeshore Blue Metallic / MSP Blue

Gray

Dark Ash Metallic / Sterling Gray Metallic

Green

Woodland Green

Red

Radiant Red Tintcoat / Victory Red

Silver

Silver Ice Metallic

White

Summit White

Yellow

Wheatland Yellow

Exterior Colors

Black

Black

Blue

Heritage Blue

Gray

Underground

Green

Not available

Red

Supersonic Red

Silver

Cutting Edge

White

Ice Cap

Yellow

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Jet Black

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Boulder

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