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Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,566

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $4,739

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,888

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $4,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelOutbackOutbackTraverseTraverse
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,495 $35,695 $31,745 $39,975
Base Invoice $30,150 $33,066 $29,999 $37,776
Navigation system 2,000   1,890  
Universal garage door opener 77      
Class II trailer hitch 369 369    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Class III trailer hitch     495 495
2LT Equipment Group     2,225  
Leather seating surfaces     1,775  
Sunroof     1,400 1,400
Navigation system 1,823   1,663  
Universal garage door opener 50      
Class II trailer hitch 240 240    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Class III trailer hitch     436 436
2LT Equipment Group     2,134  
Leather seating surfaces     1,562  
Sunroof     1,232 1,232
Options (change) 2,446 552 7,785 1,895
Options (change) 2,113 359 7,027 1,668
Destination 625 625 775 775
Total Price $35,566 $36,872 $40,305 $42,645
Total Invoice $32,888 $34,050 $37,801 $40,219

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,754
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,051
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelOutbackOutbackTraverseTraverse
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H6250hp H6281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$35,566$36,872$40,305$42,645
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,985-2,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,566$36,422$38,320$39,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$856$0$1,465
Total Invoice$32,888$34,050$37,801$40,219
Adjustments for Features0-416-1,862-2,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,888$33,634$35,939$37,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$746$0$1,583

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelOutbackOutbackTraverseTraverse
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,615$7,065$8,600$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,985$2,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-416-1,862-2,697

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062009
ModelOutbackTraverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in118.9 in
Length188.7 in205.0 in
Width69.7 in78.4 in
Height63.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,321 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.568.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested57533%
Total Not Requested117567%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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