The 2025 Chevy Tahoe introduces a mid-cycle refresh featuring new exterior styling, a revamped cabin, upgraded technology, and a new diesel engine option. Along with these improvements comes an MSRP increase across all trim levels, as GM Authority covered previously. However, these adjustments pale in comparison to the additional costs incurred when opting for an upgraded engine.
Using pricing data comparing the 2025 and 2024 Chevy Tahoe, we find a range of price increases when factoring in what’s under the hood. For example, LT trims equipped with the 5.3L V8 L84 in both 2WD and 4WD show a modest increase of just $300, while High Country trims with the 6.2L V8 L87 in both 2WD and 4WD show an increase of $2,300.
However, stepping up to an upgraded powerplant can be significantly more costly. For example, Premier trims equipped with the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 and 4WD show the biggest increase of them all at $9,860, followed closely by the Premier trim with the 3.0L I6 LZ0 turbodiesel Duramax and 4WD, which jumped by $9,810. The third-highest increase is again the Premier trim, this time with the 6.2L V8 L87 and 2WD, which now costs $9,735 more than its 2024 counterpart.
Check out the table below for an in-depth engine pricing comparison between the 2025 Chevy Tahoe and 2024 Chevy Tahoe:
| Trim Level | Engine | Drivetrain | 2025 Tahoe | 2024 Tahoe | Increase 2025 vs. 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | 5.3L V8 L84 | 2WD | $60,995 | $58,195 | $2,800 |
| LS | 3.0L I6 LZ0 | 2WD | - | $59,190 | - |
| LS | 5.3L V8 L84 | 4WD | $63,995 | $61,195 | $2,800 |
| LS | 3.0L I6 LZ0 | 4WD | - | $59,190 | - |
| LT | 5.3L V8 L84 | 2WD | $63,995 | $63,695 | $300 |
| LT | 3.0L I6 LZ0 | 2WD | $69,490 | $64,690 | $4,800 |
| LT | 5.3L V8 L84 | 4WD | $66,995 | $66,695 | $300 |
| LT | 3.0L I6 LZ0 | 4WD | $72,615 | $67,690 | $4,925 |
| Z71 | 5.3L V8 L84 | 4WD | $70,995 | $68,295 | $2,700 |
| Z71 | 3.0L I6 LZ0 | 4WD | $76,535 | - | - |
| Z71 | 6.2L V8 L87 | 4WD | $81,430 | $76,900 | $4,530 |
| RST | 5.3L V8 L84 | 2WD | $68,995 | $66,295 | $2,700 |
| RST | 3.0L I6 LZ0 | 2WD | $74,535 | $67,290 | $7,245 |
| RST | 6.2L V8 L87 | 2WD | $77,635 | $70,115 | $7,520 |
| RST | 5.3L V8 L84 | 4WD | $71,995 | $69,295 | $2,700 |
| RST | 3.0L I6 LZ0 | 4WD | $77,610 | $70,290 | $7,320 |
| RST | 6.2L V8 L87 | 4WD | $81,760 | $73,115 | $8,645 |
| Premier | 5.3L V8 L84 | 2WD | $75,595 | $71,595 | $4,000 |
| Premier | 3.0L I6 LZ0 | 2WD | $82,275 | $72,590 | $9,685 |
| Premier | 6.2L V8 L87 | 2WD | $83,825 | $74,090 | $9,735 |
| Premier | 5.3L V8 L84 | 4WD | $78,595 | $74,595 | $4,000 |
| Premier | 3.0L I6 LZ0 | 4WD | $85,400 | $75,590 | $9,810 |
| Premier | 6.2L V8 L87 | 4WD | $86,950 | $77,090 | $9,860 |
| High Country | 3.0L I6 LZ0 | 2WD | $79,195 | $76,895 | $2,300 |
| High Country | 6.2L V8 L87 | 2WD | $80,695 | $78,395 | $2,300 |
| High Country | 3.0L I6 LZ0 | 4WD | $84,285 | $79,895 | $4,390 |
| High Country | 6.2L V8 L87 | 4WD | $83,695 | $81,395 | $2,300 |
The main driver behind these substantial price jumps lies in the bundled packages required for certain engine options. The 5.3L V8 L84 is standard across the range, with the exception of High Country, which equips the 6.2L V8 L87 as standard. The LZ0 Duramax is optional across the range with the exception of the entry-level LS, which does not offer the optional diesel. As such, selecting the 3.0L LZ0 Duramax on any trim, or selecting the 6.2L V8 on any trim (except High Country) requires selecting a variety of extra packages, including the RST Capability Package (RPO code RGK), Z71 Off-Road Package (RPO code RFP), Comfort Package (RPO code Y55), or Technology and Entertainment Package (RPO code PDG), depending on the trim level in question. As a result, the final vehicle price could be quite a bit higher.
Check out our previous coverage for more information on 2025 Chevy Tahoe engine availability.
As for the specs, the naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L84 is rated at 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque, the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 is rated at 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, and the new-for-2025 3.0L I6 LZ0 Duramax turbodiesel is rated at 305 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque.
The refreshed Tahoe once again rides on the GM T1 platform, with production taking place at the GM Arlington plant in Texas.
Comments
These prices are absurd. They are driving more and more customers to their competitors- many of which will be gone forever.
Other than the fact these prices are competitive 😐 the Tahoe is more affordable than the Expedition and the Sequoia. Only the armada is competitively priced, and it’s not competitive in performance.
What I will say is they are pushing more customers to repair their vehicles rather than buy new, so mechanics are definitely getting more buisness while OEM’s across the board are struggling. Look at Hondas state of affairs despite “record profits”
Then don’t buy one…..
I didn’t. Love my competitors vehicle that was more reasonably priced and had more stuff.
@Tigger
The prices are insanity! I was watching a recent study done online and people are finally figuring out that WHAT you drive doesn’t represent you! Hopefully more follow suit and put major pressure on the auto manufacturers! No vehicle especially a 10 year war old power train should cost more than a house in a small Midwest town.
Really? You need to check Chevy / GM sales numbers for light-duty pickups. Hint: GM has outsold Ford since 2020, including last year.
Somebody has to pay for the cost of EV’s, they are not going to pay for themselves…..
LOL, perfectly said.
I bought a left over 2024 HC last month for that very reason, a 2025 with less equipment was over $3,600 more.
Bought yes but not reasonable
Priced out a diesel Z71 forced options ,the panoramic moon roof, 2nd row , power fold tilt captions chair s and power convenience group one really needs a power slide center console off road add that to the$995 diesel opt
“The main driver behind these substantial price jumps lies in the bundled packages required for certain engine options.”
A base LS and a loaded-out High Country ROLL DOWN THE SAME ASSEMBLY LINE. You need a bundle package to get a motor pulled from the rack and bolted in?? Complete marketing #.
For everyone who thinks EV’s are great, this pressure on premium ICE trucks prices is too capture back the insane overinvestment for EV manufacturing, when sales were no where near the initial projections. EV’s and the bad sales projections are all on Mary, it was all her idea for her “legacy.”
I remember when most options could be added one item at a time in order to get the very car or truck a buyer needed. Now, in order to get, say fog lights, you also have to buy an unwanted sliding rear window etc. Nobody wants to pay for a half dozen unwanted trinkets in order to get a particular needed vehicle.
There are many people older than me, so I’ll just say I bought a brand new Chevy truck in 1973. It was quite well equipped, not a stripper, and stickered for about $3,800. After the dealer discount, I paid $3,300. At today’s prices there’s no way I could afford any new truck, and probably not even a nice used one! Oh, I could work on that ‘73 myself! Try that now days.
Do not buy & they will drop prices.
Did anyone notice the $13,000 price increase for an “entry level” diesel? You could get a 2024 LS 3.0L for around $59k, but now the cheapest is a 72k LT. Insane! I was looking to order one, but no way in hell at $72k. GM and Barra can shove it
As the proverbial old Yiddish man would say to high prices :
“What ??
Let ’em eat borscht!!
Literal translation: Don’t buy, let them choke on ’em.
Given that the 6.2 is the 5.3 aluminum block bored out from 3.76 to 4.06 while the stroke remains at 3.62 on both and the 6.2 grows from 11.0 CR in the 5.3 to 11.5 CR in the 6.2 and they both produce their rated max hp and torque at the same RPM numbers for each, 5500 hp and 4100 tq , you can see what a rip-off the absurdly increased price for the 6.2 option is. Both are made at Tonawanda.
Maybe a way to absorb some of the upcoming tariffs? They figure if one wants the 6.2 or diesel they will pay a small fortune to get it. I wouldn’t be surprised to see sales of High Country’s and diesels drop off a cliff. People will notice these 10-13k price hikes