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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: $33,306

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,419

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,835

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,749

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Model Year20082014
ModelOutbackTraverse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $34,010
Base Invoice $28,795 $32,310
All-weather floor mats 55 150
Cargo net 42  
Class II trailer hitch 369  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Class III trailer hitch   575
Cargo cover   140
Roof rack   325
Heated front seats   250
Sunroof   1,400
AWD   2,000
All-weather floor mats 33 132
Cargo net 28  
Class II trailer hitch 240  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Class III trailer hitch   506
Cargo cover   123
Roof rack   286
Heated front seats   220
Sunroof   1,232
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 1,666 4,840
Options (change) 1,395 4,399
Destination 645 875
Total Price $33,306 $39,725
Total Invoice $30,835 $37,584

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,609
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,983
Model Year20082014
ModelOutbackTraverse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4281hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/65-18
Total Price$33,306$39,725
Adjustments for Features0-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,306$38,915
Total Invoice$30,835$37,584
Adjustments for Features0-766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,835$36,818

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082014
ModelOutbackTraverse
Trim2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,765$8,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-766

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082014
ModelOutbackTraverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in118.9 in
Length188.7 in203.7 in
Width69.7 in78.5 in
Height63.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in61.0 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
33.570.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft3116.3 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%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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