Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet Traverse 2018 Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,119

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,026

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,388

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,516

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelTraverseTraverseOutback
TrimLT LeatherPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $41,150 $44,450 $31,595
Base Invoice $39,093 $42,228 $29,367
Class III trailer hitch 650 650  
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Driver Confidence II Package   475  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     77
Class II trailer hitch     369
Navigation system     2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,200
Class III trailer hitch 592 592  
Sunroof 1,274 1,274  
Driver Confidence II Package   432  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     50
Class II trailer hitch     240
Navigation system     1,823
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,094
Options (change) 2,050 2,525 3,829
Options (change) 1,866 2,298 3,326
Destination 945 945 695
Total Price $44,145 $47,920 $36,119
Total Invoice $41,904 $45,471 $33,388

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Chevrolet Traverse dealer quotes or Subaru Outback dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,621
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,284
Model Year201820182009
ModelTraverseTraverseOutback
TrimLT LeatherPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine310hp V6310hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT9T9T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20225/55-17
Total Price$44,145$47,920$36,119
Adjustments for Features-3,405-5,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,740$41,940$36,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$41,904$45,471$33,388
Adjustments for Features-3,232-5,6740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,672$39,797$33,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820182009
ModelTraverseTraverseOutback
TrimLT LeatherPremier2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Following distance indicator $25 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$10,480$13,055$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,405$5,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,232-5,6740

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182009
ModelTraverseOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase120.9 in105.1 in
Length204.3 in188.7 in
Width78.6 in69.7 in
Height70.7 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft366.2 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.