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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: $30,603

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $10,387

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,481

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $10,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $32,010 $38,250
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $30,409 $36,337
Limited Package 5,000        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,890 1,890
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Class II trailer hitch 353 369 353    
Class III trailer hitch       525 525
Leather seating surfaces       1,775  
2LT Equipment Group       2,580  
Sunroof       1,400 1,400
Limited Package 4,538        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822 1,663 1,663
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Class II trailer hitch 229 240 229    
Class III trailer hitch       462 462
Leather seating surfaces       1,562  
2LT Equipment Group       2,451  
Sunroof       1,232 1,232
Options (change) 7,613 2,629 2,430 8,170 3,815
Options (change) 6,766 2,232 2,101 7,370 3,357
Destination 695 695 695 810 810
Total Price $30,603 $34,919 $35,220 $40,990 $42,875
Total Invoice $28,481 $32,294 $32,720 $38,589 $40,504

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,887
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,696
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$30,603$34,919$35,220$40,990$42,875
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,125-1,500-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,603$34,794$34,095$39,490$40,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,191$3,492$0$810
Total Invoice$28,481$32,294$32,720$38,589$40,504
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,045-1,412-2,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,481$32,178$31,675$37,177$38,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,697$3,194$0$894

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote start    $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist   $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Roof rack$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$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25
Satellite radio   $200$200
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $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$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,625$5,750$6,750$7,125$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,125$1,500$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,045-1,412-2,433

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,331 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
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested300052%
Total Not Requested282548%

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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested47533%
Total Not Requested95067%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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