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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: $33,514

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $7,011

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,234

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $7,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelTraverseOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,035 $28,495
Base Invoice $37,083 $26,643
Class III trailer hitch 525  
Cargo cover 140  
Limited Package   3,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Universal garage door opener   85
Class II trailer hitch   353
Class III trailer hitch 462  
Cargo cover 123  
Limited Package   3,391
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Universal garage door opener   55
Class II trailer hitch   229
Options (change) 665 4,224
Options (change) 585 3,796
Destination 825 795
Total Price $40,525 $33,514
Total Invoice $38,493 $31,234

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,786
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,095
Model Year20122013
ModelTraverseOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine288hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20225/60-17
Total Price$40,525$33,514
Adjustments for Features-1,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,300$33,514
Total Invoice$38,493$31,234
Adjustments for Features-1,1640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,329$31,234

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122013
ModelTraverseOutback
TrimLTZ3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,740$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1640

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122013
ModelTraverseOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase118.9 in107.9 in
Length205.0 in189.0 in
Width78.4 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.8 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 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested250073%
Total Not Requested92527%

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