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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,870

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $7,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,320

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $7,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelTraverseTraverseOutbackOutback
TrimLTLTZ3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,337 $32,696 $35,635
Leather seating surfaces 1,775      
2LT Equipment Group 2,580      
Personal Connectivity Package 340      
Navigation system 1,890 1,890    
Class III trailer hitch 525 525    
255/55HR20 1,120      
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
AWD 2,000 2,000    
Class II trailer hitch     550 550
Remote start     450 450
Leather seating surfaces 1,562      
2LT Equipment Group 2,451      
Personal Connectivity Package 299      
Navigation system 1,663 1,663    
Class III trailer hitch 462 462    
255/55HR20 986      
Sunroof 1,232 1,232    
AWD 1,900 1,900    
Class II trailer hitch     412 412
Remote start     337 337
Options (change) 11,630 5,815 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 10,555 5,257 749 749
Destination 810 810 875 875
Total Price $44,450 $44,875 $36,870 $40,070
Total Invoice $41,774 $42,404 $34,320 $37,259

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,798
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelTraverseTraverseOutbackOutback
TrimLTLTZ3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine288hp V6288hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$44,450$44,875$36,870$40,070
Adjustments for Features0-725-150-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,450$44,150$36,720$36,480
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$240$0
Total Invoice$41,774$42,404$34,320$37,259
Adjustments for Features0-685-140-3,338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,774$41,719$34,180$33,921
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$259$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelTraverseTraverseOutbackOutback
TrimLTLTZ3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300 
Roof rails$250$250 $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear bumper protector   $40
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription   $400
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,950$7,675$7,100$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$150$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-685-140-3,338

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112017
ModelTraverseOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase118.9 in108.1 in
Length205.0 in189.6 in
Width78.4 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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