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2026 Chevy Suburban Trims Comparison

Which 2026 Suburban trim does Edmunds recommend?

The LT trim is our suggestion because it comes loaded with a long list of features but won't break the bank. The money you save with the LT can be put toward optional packages like the Comfort and Advanced Technology packages. But if you want the powerful 6.2-liter V8 and have the budget for it, get the RST because it's the most affordable way to get that big V8.

2026 Suburban trim level differences

The 2026 Chevrolet Suburban is a three-row full-size SUV that is essentially a stretched version of the Chevy Tahoe, offering more passenger and cargo room. Most versions seat eight passengers, though a nine-seat configuration is optional on the LS, and some trims have a seven-seat layout.

The Suburban is available in six trim levels: LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier and High Country. All except the High Country come standard with a 5.3-liter V8 (355 horsepower, 383 lb-ft). A 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp, 460 lb-ft) is optional for the RST, Z71 and Premier trims and standard on the High Country. There's also a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel engine (305 hp, 495 lb-ft) that's optional on every Suburban trim but the base LS. All engines are matched to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard for most models, and four-wheel drive is available on all trim levels and is included with the Z71.

LS

Starts you off with features such as:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • LED headlights with automatic high beams
  • Remote engine start
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Eight-passenger seating (2-3-3); front-row bench with nine total seats is optional on LS only
  • Tri-zone automatic climate control
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • 11-inch digital instrument cluster
  • 17.7-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
  • Two 120-volt household-style power outlets

The Suburban also comes with a host of advanced driver aids, including:

  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the Suburban back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Suburban and the car in front)
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
  • Rear automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
  • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Suburban and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Rear seat reminder (alerts you to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle)
  • Safety alert seat (vibrates the driver's seat cushion when a safety warning is triggered)

LT

Adds to the LS with:

  • Power liftgate
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated front seats and driver's seat memory settings
  • Additional adjustments for front passenger seat

RST

Includes the LT's features and adds:

  • 22-inch wheels
  • Unique grille and black exterior trim
  • LED foglights
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Dual exhaust tips

The RST is also optionally available with:

  • RST Capability package
  • Magnetically controlled shock absorbers (improve ride and handling capabilities)
  • Air suspension (can raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle)
  • Power-sliding center console

Z71

Building off the LT trim, the Z71 adds extra off-road capability with:

  • 20-inch wheels with all-terrain tires
  • Distinct front fascia to improve the Suburban's approach angle
  • Standard 4WD with two-speed transfer case (for low-range gearing)
  • Hill descent control
  • Underbody skid plates
  • Red tow hooks

Options for the Z71 include:

  • Off-Road Capability package
  • Magnetically controlled shock absorbers
  • Adaptive air suspension
  • Electronic limited-slip rear differential (for improved traction)
  • Z71 Off-Road package
  • Max Trailering package
  • Off-road capability package
  • Power-sliding center console

Premier

Builds off the LT trim, adding:

  • Comfort package (see below)
  • 20-inch wheels
  • Magnetically controlled shock absorbers
  • Power-sliding center console
  • Heated and ventilated front seats with four-way lumbar adjustment
  • Second-row captain's seats
  • Power-adjustable steering wheel

High Country

Adds more tech and power with:

  • 6.2-liter V8
  • 22-inch wheels
  • Head-up display
  • Digital rearview mirror

If you want your Suburban with all the bells and whistles, you can add:

  • High Country Deluxe package
  • Max Trailering package
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Adaptive air suspension
  • Power-retractable side steps

If you plan on towing, consider opting for the Max Trailering package. It's available on all trim levels and includes:

  • Enhancement to blind-spot intervention system that adds trailer coverage
  • Trailer hitch camera with hitch guidance
  • Integrated brake controller
  • Enhanced cooling radiator
  • Hill descent control (4WD models only)
  • Two-speed transfer case (4WD models only)

The following optional packages are available on all trims but the base LS (unless otherwise noted):

Comfort package (standard on Premier and High Country)

  • LED foglights
  • Heated, power-folding and auto-dimming (driver's side only) mirrors
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Driver's seat and outside mirrors memory settings
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated second-row outboard seats
  • Power-folding second and third rows
  • 10-speaker Bose audio system

Technology package

  • Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out of the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • Hands-free liftgate (Premier and High Country only)

Advanced Technology package (LT and RST only)

  • Technology package
  • Super Cruise (uses the vehicle's advanced driver aids to further provide hands-free driving capability on select highways)
  • Power-sliding center console

Technology and Entertainment package (Premier and High Country only)

  • Technology package
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Rear-seat entertainment system with dual 12.6-inch displays

Sun and Tow package

  • Sunroof
  • Max Trailering package

Performance Upgrade package (RST, Z71, Premier and High Country only)

  • Performance air intake system
  • Performance exhaust system

In addition to being available in the Advanced Technology package, Super Cruise is offered as a stand-alone option on all trim levels but the LS and Z71.

Pricing

Edmunds suggests you pay
$63,698
Prices based on sales in WA thru 9/15/25
Final assembly in USA

Compare 2026 Suburban trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Bellevue, WA
Vehicle
Suburban LS
Suburban LT
Suburban RST
Suburban Z71
Suburban Premier
Suburban High Country
Vehicle
LS
5.3L 8cyl 10A
Starting MSRP
$65,995
Avg Price Paid
$63,698
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LT
5.3L 8cyl 10A
Starting MSRP
$68,995
Avg Price Paid
$66,611
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RST
5.3L 8cyl 10A
Starting MSRP
$73,995
Avg Price Paid
$71,432
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Z71
5.3L 8cyl 10A
Starting MSRP
$75,995
Avg Price Paid
$73,471
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Premier
5.3L 8cyl 10A
Starting MSRP
$80,895
Avg Price Paid
$78,058
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High Country
6.2L 8cyl 10A
Starting MSRP
$85,995
Avg Price Paid
$82,973
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3 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
premium cloth
leather
leather
leather
leather
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
United States
Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
four wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
355 hp @ 5,600 rpm
420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Engine torque
383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
383 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
460 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
Engine displacement
5.3 l
5.3 l
5.3 l
5.3 l
5.3 l
6.2 l
Engine configuration
v8
v8
v8
v8
v8
v8
Transmission
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
10-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
265/65R18
265/65R18
275/50R22
275/60R20
275/60R20
275/50R22
Wheel size
18 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.5-in
22 X 9.0-in
20 X 9.0-in
20 X 9.0-in
22 X 9.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
15 / 20 / 17 MPG
15 / 20 / 17 MPG
15 / 20 / 17 MPG
15 / 20 / 17 MPG
15 / 19 / 16 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
28.0 gal.
28.0 gal.
28.0 gal.
28.0 gal.
28.0 gal.
28.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
420 / 560 miles
420 / 560 miles
420 / 560 miles
420 / 560 miles
420 / 532 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
41.5 ft.
41.5 ft.
43.3 ft.
43.3 ft.
43.3 ft.
43.3 ft.
Curb weight
5,680 lb.
5,680 lb.
5,680 lb.
5,873 lb.
5,680 lb.
5,858 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
81.1 in.
81.1 in.
81.1 in.
81.1 in.
81.1 in.
81.1 in.
Height
75.6 in.
76.6 in.
76.6 in.
76.1 in.
76.6 in.
76.3 in.
Length
226.3 in.
226.3 in.
226.3 in.
226.3 in.
226.3 in.
226.3 in.
Wheelbase
134.1 in.
134.1 in.
134.1 in.
134.1 in.
134.1 in.
134.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
41.5 cu. ft.
41.5 cu. ft.
41.5 cu. ft.
41.5 cu. ft.
41.5 cu. ft.
41.5 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
93.8 cu. ft.
93.8 cu. ft.
93.8 cu. ft.
93.8 cu. ft.
93.8 cu. ft.
93.8 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
Front Leg Room
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
44.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room
65.6 in.
65.6 in.
65.6 in.
65.6 in.
65.6 in.
65.6 in.
Rear Head Room
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
Rear Leg Room
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
64.6 in.
64.6 in.
64.6 in.
64.6 in.
64.6 in.
64.6 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere, premium cloth
Jet Black, premium cloth
Jet Black, leather
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere, leather
Jet Black/Victory Red, leather
Jet Black, leather
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere, leather
Jet Black/Sky Cool Gray, leather
Jet Black, leather
Jet Black/Mocha, leather
Jet Black, leather
Exterior
Lakeshore Blue Metallic
Summit White
Black
Dark Ash Metallic
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Sterling Gray Metallic
Lakeshore Blue Metallic
Summit White
Black
Dark Ash Metallic
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Sterling Gray Metallic
Cypress Gray
Summit White
Black
Dark Ash Metallic
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Sterling Gray Metallic
Cypress Gray
Summit White
Black
Dark Ash Metallic
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Sterling Gray Metallic
Lakeshore Blue Metallic
Polar White Tricoat
Black
Dark Ash Metallic
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Sterling Gray Metallic
Lakeshore Blue Metallic
Polar White Tricoat
Black
Dark Ash Metallic
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Sterling Gray Metallic