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Used 2020 Chevy Tahoe SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe comes in three trim levels: LS, LT and Premier. Moving up through the three trim levels brings more standard features and available option packages, ranging from appearance to powertrain options. Thanks to the wide array of available upgrades, the Tahoe can be tailored for a variety of needs, from something more work-centric to fairly luxurious.

The LS comes fitted with a 5.3-liter V8 engine (355 horsepower, 383 lb-ft of torque) and a six-speed automatic transmission. And it is the only trim available with three bench seats and seating for nine. Features such as remote engine start, triple-zone climate control and power front seats make it more than just a big work wagon. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are here, too, and the available Enhanced Driver Alert package adds a suite of useful driver aids.

The LT trim brings leather upholstery and other interior luxury features, but the Luxury package dresses the LT up further and adds more driver aids. Should you want to venture off the highway and onto the trail, the Z71 Off-Road package, which is unique to the LT, equips the Tahoe with an off-road suspension and off-road tires and underbody protection.

The Premier trim lives at the top of the Tahoe lineup and is the only way to get the adaptive Magnetic Ride Control suspension and even more creature comforts such as ventilated seats. It is also the only way to access the 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp, 460 lb-ft) and its accompanying 10-speed automatic transmission. Selecting the Premier Plus Edition dresses the Tahoe to the nines and includes the 6.2-liter V8. That powerful V8 is available on other packages but most notably in the 6.2L Performance package, which is new for 2020.

Which Tahoe trim does Edmunds recommend?

The 6.2-liter V8 is a very tempting option for the Tahoe, but the price tag associated with it, and the top trim level where it exists, is a bit too steep for us to recommend. Instead, we like the midgrade LT model, which comes well-equipped with power-adjustable leather seats, a power liftgate and an upgraded nine-speaker audio system. The affordable Max Trailering package ensures impressive towing numbers, and there are Midnight Edition, RST Edition, Z71 Off-Road, and Luxury packages to dress up the LT to your tastes.

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Comparing average pricing near
Duluth, MN
Vehicle
Tahoe Fleet
Tahoe LS
Tahoe LT
Tahoe Premier
Vehicle
Fleet
5.3L 8cyl 6A
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LS
5.3L 8cyl 6A
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Premier
5.3L 8cyl 6A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear 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
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
Engine displacement
5.3 l
5.3 l
5.3 l
5.3 l
Engine configuration
v8
v8
v8
v8
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
265/70R17
265/65R18
265/65R18
275/55R20
Wheel size
17 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.5-in
20 X 9.0-in
Wheel type
painted steel wheels
polished alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
15 / 22 / 18 MPG
15 / 22 / 18 MPG
15 / 22 / 18 MPG
15 / 22 / 18 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
26.0 gal.
26.0 gal.
26.0 gal.
26.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
390 / 572 miles
390 / 572 miles
390 / 572 miles
390 / 572 miles
Fuel Type
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
39.0 ft.
39.0 ft.
39.0 ft.
39.0 ft.
Curb weight
5,355 lb.
5,355 lb.
5,355 lb.
5,355 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
7.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
80.5 in.
80.5 in.
80.5 in.
80.5 in.
Height
74.4 in.
74.4 in.
74.4 in.
74.4 in.
Length
204.0 in.
204.0 in.
204.0 in.
204.0 in.
Wheelbase
116.0 in.
116.0 in.
116.0 in.
116.0 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
15.3 cu. ft.
15.3 cu. ft.
15.3 cu. ft.
15.3 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
42.8 in.
Front Leg Room
45.3 in.
45.3 in.
45.3 in.
45.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
64.8 in.
Rear Head Room
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
65.1 in.
65.1 in.
65.1 in.
65.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
Not Available
$55,853
$61,601
$65,986
Average Cost Per Mile
Not Available
$0.74
$0.82
$0.88
Depreciation
Not Available
$16,710
$20,361
$22,638
Financing
Not Available
$5,991
$7,163
$8,400
Taxes & Fees
Not Available
$3,373
$4,027
$4,715
Fuel
Not Available
$13,666
$13,666
$13,666
Insurance
Not Available
$5,882
$6,153
$6,439
Maintenance
Not Available
$7,067
$7,067
$6,964
Repairs
Not Available
$3,164
$3,164
$3,164
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Jet Black, premium cloth
Jet Black, vinyl
Cocoa/Dune, premium cloth
Jet Black, premium cloth
Jet Black, leather
Cocoa/Dune, leather
Jet Black/Dark Ash, leather
Cocoa/Dune, leather
Jet Black/Mahogany, leather
Cocoa/Mahogany, leather
Jet Black, leather
Exterior
Silver Ice Metallic
Blue Velvet Metallic
Summit White
Black
Black Cherry Metallic
Siren Red Tintcoat
Shadow Gray Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Blue Velvet Metallic
Summit White
Black
Black Cherry Metallic
Siren Red Tintcoat
Shadow Gray Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Blue Velvet Metallic
Summit White
Black
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Black Cherry Metallic
Siren Red Tintcoat
Shadow Gray Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Blue Velvet Metallic
Summit White
Black
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Black Cherry Metallic
Siren Red Tintcoat
Shadow Gray Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic