2027 Toyota Sequoia vs Chevrolet Suburban: We Compared the Data
By the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team · Updated November 8, 2026 · how we score
Our pick: the Sequoia — it leads our weighted scorecard 3–0 across 5 categories, winning on better 5-year value retention (55% vs 42.6%) and more towing capacity (9,120 lb vs 8,200 lb). The Suburban doesn't win a category on our scorecard; it makes sense mainly if you find a meaningfully better deal on one locally.
Scorecard: Sequoia 3 pts · Suburban 0 pts across 5 scored categories.
The scorecard
| Category (weight) | 2027 Sequoia | 2027 Suburban | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (2) | $69,900 | — | No data |
| 5-year value retained (1.5) | 55% | 42.6% | Sequoia |
| Best EPA combined (1.5) | 22 mpg | 23 mpg | Tie |
| Most horsepower available (1) | 437 hp | 420 hp | Tie |
| Max towing (1) | 9,120 lb | 8,200 lb | Sequoia |
| Standard seats (1) | — | 8 | No data |
| Median discount verified buyers got (1) | — | 5.2% off MSRP | No data |
| Recalls, 2023–2025 model years (0.5) | 0 | 3 | Sequoia |
| Weighted points | 3 | 0 | Sequoia |
Which one we'd buy, and for whom
- Commuter. Commuters: it's a wash — Sequoia 22 mpg vs Suburban 23 mpg (best EPA combined).
- Resale. Resale-minded buyers: the Sequoia — 55% vs 42.6% (5-year value retained).
- Towing. Towing: the Sequoia — 9,120 lb vs 8,200 lb (max towing).
Price: sticker and what buyers paid
A current starting MSRP isn't on file for both models. Verified Suburban buyers paid a median 5.2% off MSRP across 33 deals; the CarWhere Index target is 6.4% off.
Reliability: NHTSA complaints and recalls
- Sequoia: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
- Suburban: a complaint rate per 1,000 sold isn't available yet.
- Recall campaigns touching the 2023–2025 model years: Sequoia 0, Suburban 3.
Complaint rates are owner complaints filed with NHTSA divided by vehicles sold — a federal-data signal, not a survey score.
Specs side by side
| 2027 Sequoia | 2027 Suburban | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (base trim) | $69,900 | — |
| Top-trim MSRP | $87,900 | — |
| Horsepower | 437 hp | 305–420 hp |
| Max torque | 583 lb-ft | 495 lb-ft |
| EPA combined | 20–22 mpg (hybrid avail.) | 16–23 mpg |
| Max towing | 9,120 lb | 8,200 lb |
| Max payload | 1,555 lb | — |
| Seats (standard / max) | — / 8 | 8 / 9 |
Automaker-published figures; EPA ratings from fueleconomy.gov. "—" = not published.
Resale: 5-year value retained
A 5-year-old (2021) Sequoia lists for a median $47,990 — 55% of today's median new price of $87,274. A 5-year-old (2021) Suburban lists for a median $37,172 — 42.6% of today's median new price of $87,293.
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FAQ
Is the Sequoia better than the Suburban?
On our data, yes. Our pick: the Sequoia — it leads our weighted scorecard 3–0 across 5 categories, winning on better 5-year value retention (55% vs 42.6%) and more towing capacity (9,120 lb vs 8,200 lb). The Suburban doesn't win a category on our scorecard; it makes sense mainly if you find a meaningfully better deal on one locally.
Which is more reliable, the Sequoia or the Suburban?
We only rank reliability by NHTSA complaints per 1,000 vehicles sold, and that rate isn't available for both models yet. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns touching the 2023–2025 Sequoia and 3 for the Suburban.
Which holds its value better, the Sequoia or the Suburban?
The Sequoia: a 5-year-old example lists for 55% of the new price, versus 42.6% for the Suburban, based on median used asking prices against today's median new price.
Which is cheaper, the Sequoia or the Suburban?
We don't have a current starting MSRP for both models.
Which has better gas mileage, the Sequoia or the Suburban?
It's a wash: 22 mpg vs 23 mpg best EPA combined.
How we score
Each category compares one published number per model and counts only when both models have it. The winner earns the category weight; results inside the tie band earn nothing. Our pick has more weighted points; level points fall back to more category wins, then the reliability winner, then the price winner.
- Starting MSRP: lower wins; tie within 3%.
- NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold: lower wins; tie within 15%.
- 5-year value retained: higher wins; tie within 2 points.
- Best EPA combined: higher wins; tie within 1 mpg (3 MPGe).
- Most horsepower available: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Max towing: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Cargo behind rear seats: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Standard seats: higher wins; tie same count.
- Median discount verified buyers got: higher wins; tie within 0.5 points.
- Recalls, 2023–2025 model years: lower wins; tie within 1.
Towing weighs 2 for pickups and 1 otherwise; seating is only scored between SUVs and minivans, using standard (never optional) seats. Sources: automaker spec pages and order guides; EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov); NHTSA owner complaints and recall campaigns against published US sales; median used asking prices across active US dealer listings from licensed vehicle-data providers; verified buyer-submitted deal sheets for discounts.
Cite this page: CarWhere, "2027 Toyota Sequoia vs Chevrolet Suburban: We Compared the Data," carwhere.com/compare-cars/toyota-sequoia-vs-chevrolet-suburban, updated November 8, 2026.