The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe dropped last December, ushering in a brand-new generation for the full-size SUV. The new model brings a host of changes to the nameplate, including new pricing that coincides with a revamped trim level cadence and new equipment. As such, we’re breaking down the important pricing changes in the following GM Authority Pricing Comparison.
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71
At the base-level of the lineup, not much has changed, with both the 2WD LS and 2WD LT trims for the 2021 model year matching the price tags for the 2020 model year. However, the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe shakes things up by making the RST and Z71 into their own trims. By comparison, the 2020 model year offered similar (but not identical) equipment via the RST and Z71 packages.
As such, for the sake of this comparison, we’ve listed pricing for the 2020 Tahoe LT with the RST package, plus pricing for the 2020 Tahoe LT with the Z71 package. The pricing for these two models are listed opposite the pricing for the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe RST and 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71, respectively.
Also, the High Country trim is a new addition to the lineup for the 2021 model year, hence pricing differences from the 2020 model year are not applicable.
| Trim Level | 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe | +/- 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD | |||
| LS | $50,295 | $50,295 | $0 |
| LT | $55,095 | $55,095 | $0 |
| Z71 | Not available in 2WD | Not available in 2WD | N/A |
| RST | $61,095 | $58,090 | +$3,005 |
| Premier | $63,895 | $63,995 | -$100 |
| High Country | $70,895 | Not available for 2020 | N/A |
| 4WD | |||
| LS | $53,295 | $53,295 | $0 |
| LT | $58,095 | $58,095 | $0 |
| Z71 | $60,495 | $59,945 | +$550 |
| RST | $64,095 | $61,090 | +$3,005 |
| Premier | $66,895 | $66,995 | -$100 |
| High Country | $73,895 | Not available for 2020 | N/A |
- All prices listed include destination fee
- 2020 Tahoe Z71 price is for Tahoe LT with Z71 package
- 2020 Tahoe RST price is for Tahoe LT with RST package
Some of the most interesting numbers here would be the price differences for the RST and Z71. Given the move to make these packages into full-fledged trims for 2021, the price increase aren’t unexpected, but are still interesting nonetheless. Stay tuned, as we’ll have more information on this posted in the near future.
As for specs, the naturally aspirated 5.3L L84 V8 is standard on LS, LT, Z71, RST, and Premier trims, while the naturally aspirated 6.2L L87 V8 is standard on the High Country. What’s more, GM is adding the 3.0L LM2 inline six-cylinder Duramax turbodiesel to the lineup for the 2021 model year. The GM 10-speed automatic transmission is standard across the line, while under the skin is the new GM T1 platform and a new independent multilink rear suspension.
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Comments
Considering the shear number of improvments, the ability for the trims to maintain their respective price is astounding! The only thing I am missing is the LS trim available with the 2.7 and 8 speed as a budget option in the mid 40’s. I understand that as I am wanting a 4X4 off road people hauler, it would make more sense to buy a slightly used V8 option, and that probably what they were seeing with their market data, but it is always nice to be able to afford new.
did they do the same thing they did to the trucks,take stuff away that was standard in last generation and make it unavailable and/or make you purchase packages in a push to make you go a trim level up?
I wonder if the 6.2 will be available in any model other than the High Country as an option and when will that be available?
It will be available in the premiere and z71 from launch, and with the rst within a year from launch.
Thank you!
I wonder if the 2021 5.3 v8 option feels quicker than the 2020 due to the 10spd trans vs the older 6 speed?