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Dodge Durango vs Chevrolet Tahoe

The Dodge Durango and Chevrolet Tahoe are both V8-friendly three-row SUVs, but the Tahoe is a size larger. The short answer: the Durango is smaller, quicker, and thousands cheaper while towing a touch more, and the Tahoe offers more room and up to nine seats. Here is how they compare.

Dodge Durango vs Chevrolet Tahoe: specs compared

Specs compared

Specification Dodge Durango Chevrolet Tahoe
Starting MSRP About $38,995 About $60,000
Class Midsize Full-size
Top engine 710+ hp (SRT Hellcat V8) 420 hp (6.2L V8)
Max towing Up to 8,700 lbs Up to 8,400 lbs
Seating Up to 7 Up to 9
Diesel option No Yes (3.0L)

By the numbers

Specification Dodge Durango Chevrolet Tahoe
Starting MSRP About $38,995 About $60,000
Max towing Up to 8,700 lbs Up to 8,400 lbs
Top horsepower 710+ (Hellcat) 420 (6.2L V8)
Max seating 7 9

Starting MSRP is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price and may or may not include destination charges; it excludes taxes, title, and dealer fees. Contact us for current pricing.

Size and seating

The Tahoe is a full-size SUV with more interior room and up to nine seats, plus an available diesel for efficiency. The Durango is a midsize that is easier to park and seats up to seven.

Power and towing

The Durango is quicker and more powerful, with V8s up to a 710-plus-horsepower Hellcat, and it actually tows a touch more, up to 8,700 versus 8,400 pounds.

Price and value

The Durango starts far lower, around $38,995 versus about $60,000 for the Tahoe, which makes it the value pick unless you need the Tahoe’s extra size and seats.

The bottom line for Perry shoppers

Choose the Tahoe for maximum room, up to nine seats, and a diesel option. Choose the Durango for a lower price, more power, and slightly more towing. At ALM CDJR Perry, a new Durango can add ALM VIP Club benefits and our Included Lifetime Warranty on qualifying vehicles.

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Dodge Durango vs Chevrolet Tahoe FAQ

Is the Dodge Durango better than the Chevrolet Tahoe?
It depends. The Durango is smaller, quicker, and far cheaper while towing a touch more. The Tahoe offers more room, up to nine seats, and a diesel option.
Which tows more?
The Durango, slightly, at up to 8,700 pounds versus up to 8,400 for the Tahoe.
Which is bigger?
The Tahoe, a full-size SUV with more room and up to nine seats. The Durango is a midsize that seats up to seven.
Which is cheaper?
The Durango, by a wide margin: around $38,995 versus about $60,000 for the Tahoe.
Which has more power?
The Durango SRT Hellcat, at more than 710 horsepower versus the Tahoe’s 420-horsepower 6.2-liter V8.
Which should I buy?
For size and seating, the Tahoe. For price, power, and value, the Durango. We can arrange a Durango test drive at ALM CDJR Perry.
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