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SUV, Large
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
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| Low maintenance costs and best in class fuel economy propelled this solid performer from General Motors to earn Vincentric’s Best Value in America for the first time. Although the Chevrolet Suburban was a strong runner-up and an Excellent Value, it wasn’t able to overcome the Tahoe’s lowest operating costs in the segment. |
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
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| Cost Item |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Total |
| Depreciation: |
$17,106 |
$3,773 |
$2,526 |
$2,490 |
$2,449 |
$28,343 |
| Fees & Taxes: |
1,779 |
143 |
147 |
130 |
136 |
2,335 |
| Finance: |
2,253 |
1,817 |
1,349 |
846 |
307 |
6,572 |
| Fuel: |
1,735 |
1,797 |
1,861 |
1,927 |
1,995 |
9,315 |
| Insurance: |
1,817 |
1,798 |
1,780 |
1,762 |
1,746 |
8,904 |
| Maintenance: |
89 |
155 |
1,231 |
186 |
1,823 |
3,484 |
| Opportunity Cost: |
338 |
491 |
648 |
788 |
907 |
3,172 |
| Repairs: |
0 |
21 |
170 |
333 |
333 |
857 |
| Total: |
$25,117 |
$9,995 |
$9,712 |
$8,461 |
$9,695 |
$62,982 |
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