2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. Its Competition

2008 Chevrolet Suburban LS
Martin Padgett Martin Padgett Editorial Director

Those models facing off against the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban include the nameplates listed above, and the most serious competitor is from Ford.

In particular, the Ford Expedition EL (extended length) offers some useful features and trim styles the Chevy Suburban doesn't.

2008 Chevrolet Suburban LS2008 Chevrolet Suburban
Browse Used Listings		2009 Nissan Armada SE2009 Nissan Armada
Browse Used Listings		2008 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer2008 Ford Expedition
Browse Used Listings		2008 Lincoln Navigator 2WD 4-door Angular Front Exterior View2008 Lincoln Navigator
Browse Used Listings		2008 Toyota Sequoia Platinum2008 Toyota Sequoia
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Quick Specs
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The 2008 Chevrolet Suburban stands out as being a highly capable and usable full-size sport utility vehicle that drives well.
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Competitors to the 2009 Nissan Armada offer roomier interiors and better options, but the Armada should be commended for its handsome looks and powerful V-8 engine.
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The 2008 Ford Expedition is a big, capable SUV with a truly useful and convenient third row.
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The 2008 Lincoln Navigator has more going for it than bling.
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The 2008 Toyota Sequoia is a capable example of the full-size SUV--in a day where the full-size SUV makes less and less sense.
MSRP From    
$38,085$37,210$31,345$48,745$34,150
Gas Mileage    
14 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy13 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy
Engine    
Gas V8Gas V8Gas V8Gas V8Gas V8
EPA Class    
N/AN/AN/A2WD Sport Utility Vehicle2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Style Name    
2WD 4-Door 1500 LS2WD 4-Door SE2WD 4-Door XLT2WD 4-DoorRWD 4-Door V8 5-Speed AT SR5 (SE)
Drivetrain    
Rear Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity    
88578
Passenger Doors    
N/A4N/AN/AN/A
Body Style    
4 Door 1500Sport Utility4 Door4 Door4 Door SR5
Transmission    
Automatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Nissan Armada2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Ford Expedition2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Lincoln Navigator2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia