Is the 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- First car: 2 of 5. Price $48,350. Class median $47,450.
- Commuter: $163 a month. Class median $111.
- Off-road: 8.0 in clearance. Top 55% of 175.
- Good buy: 2 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $163 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 8.0 in, top 55% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 22% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 2 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Tahoe a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 9 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 42.0 in | Median 38.6 in | 172 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.9 in | Median 38.7 in | 174 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 25.5 cu ft | Median 25.3 cu ft | 182 | Yes |
Is the Tahoe a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $48,350 | Median $47,450 | 187 | No |
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 188 | Yes |
| Length | 210.7 in | Median 190.5 in | 180 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 18.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 189 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Tahoe a good commuter car?
No. $163 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $163
- Median of 189 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 20 mpg, top 86% of 155
Is the Tahoe a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.9 in clearance, 75.8 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 164 | No |
| Front headroom | 42.3 in | Median 39.9 in | 172 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Tahoe a good off-road vehicle?
No. 8.0 in clearance. Top 55% of 175 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- LS 4WD, 8.0 in
- Cohort
- 175 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Tahoe worth the money?
Yes. Priced 22% below cars like it.
- Price, Commercial 2WD
- $48,350
- Predicted price
- $61,752
- Gap
- -$13,402 (-22%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 310 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Tahoe a good buy?
No. 2 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Commercial 2WD | $48,350 | 18.8 cents | 25.5 cu ft | 355 hp |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $47,990 | 4.9 cents | 76.2 cu ft | 425 hp |
| Nissan Ariya Evolve+ e-4ORCE AWD | $48,190 | 6.2 cents | 59.7 cu ft | 389 hp |
Compared with 1,128 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2024.
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