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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: $31,568

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $8,737

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,263

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $8,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelOutbackOutbackTraverseTraverse
Trim2.5i3.6RLTLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $31,745 $39,975
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $29,999 $37,776
Limited Package 4,300 3,300    
Sunroof 1,445 1,445 1,400 1,400
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 1,890  
Class II trailer hitch 353 353    
Class III trailer hitch     495 495
2LT Equipment Group     2,225  
Leather seating surfaces     1,775  
Limited Package 3,964 3,115    
Sunroof 1,203 1,203 1,232 1,232
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 1,663  
Class II trailer hitch 229 229    
Class III trailer hitch     436 436
2LT Equipment Group     2,134  
Leather seating surfaces     1,562  
Options (change) 7,648 6,648 7,785 1,895
Options (change) 6,690 5,841 7,027 1,668
Destination 725 725 775 775
Total Price $31,568 $35,568 $40,305 $42,645
Total Invoice $29,263 $32,935 $37,801 $40,219

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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: $7,177
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,075
Model Year2011201120092009
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$31,568$35,568$40,305$42,645
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,560-2,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,568$34,618$38,745$40,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$1,465
Total Invoice$29,263$32,935$37,801$40,219
Adjustments for Features0-880-1,463-2,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,263$32,055$36,338$37,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,792$0$1,585

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2011201120092009
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 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote start  $150$150
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 cover$75$75  
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
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$3,515$4,465$5,075$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,560$2,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-880-1,463-2,296

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112009
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested337574%
Total Not Requested119026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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 Requested262571%
Total Not Requested107529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

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
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%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87550%
Total Not Requested87550%

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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