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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: $39,853

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $5,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220202020
ModelTraverseOutbackOutback
TrimLTZLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,035 $37,745 $39,695
Cargo cover 140    
Class III trailer hitch 525    
Navigation system 1,890    
Sunroof 1,400    
AWD 2,000    
Class II trailer hitch   547 547
Cargo net   81 81
Remote start   470 470
Cargo cover 123    
Class III trailer hitch 462    
Navigation system 1,663    
Sunroof 1,232    
AWD 1,900    
Class II trailer hitch   410 410
Cargo net   52 52
Remote start   352 352
Options (change) 5,955 1,098 1,098
Options (change) 5,380 814 814
Destination 825 1,010 1,010
Total Price $45,815 $39,853 $41,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,577
Model Year201220202020
ModelTraverseOutbackOutback
TrimLTZLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine288hp V6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$45,815$39,853$41,803
Adjustments for Features-250-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,790$39,853$38,663
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,190$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220202020
ModelTraverseOutbackOutback
TrimLTZLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$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
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
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$7,300$7,275$10,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-137

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122020
ModelTraverseOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase118.9 in108.1 in
Length205.0 in191.3 in
Width78.4 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.3,915 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in39.5 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 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft375.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Touring XT

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

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