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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: $31,038

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $11,172

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,773

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $10,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelOutbackOutbackTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5i3.6RLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,995 $27,995 $32,760 $39,035
Base Invoice $21,663 $26,186 $31,122 $37,083
Limited Package 4,000 3,000    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,890 1,890
Sunroof 995 995 1,400 1,400
Class II trailer hitch 353 353    
Class III trailer hitch     525 525
Leather seating surfaces     1,525  
2LT Equipment Group     3,145  
Cargo cover     140 140
Limited Package 3,689 2,838    
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,663 1,663
Sunroof 829 829 1,232 1,232
Class II trailer hitch 229 229    
Class III trailer hitch     462 462
Leather seating surfaces     1,342  
2LT Equipment Group     2,987  
Cargo cover     123 123
Options (change) 7,348 6,348 8,625 3,955
Options (change) 6,415 5,564 7,809 3,480
Destination 695 695 825 825
Total Price $31,038 $35,038 $42,210 $43,815
Total Invoice $28,773 $32,445 $39,756 $41,388

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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: $8,947
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,887
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelOutbackOutbackTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5i3.6RLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$31,038$35,038$42,210$43,815
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,225-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,038$34,088$39,985$40,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$930
Total Invoice$28,773$32,445$39,756$41,388
Adjustments for Features0-880-2,096-2,739
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,773$31,565$37,660$38,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,792$0$989

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2010201020122012
ModelOutbackOutbackTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5i3.6RLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
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  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,415$4,365$5,640$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,225$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-880-2,096-2,739

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20102012
ModelOutbackTraverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in118.9 in
Length188.2 in205.0 in
Width71.7 in78.4 in
Height65.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
34.3 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested312574%
Total Not Requested111526%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested230068%
Total Not Requested107532%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested120062%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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