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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: $35,568

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $12,322

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,935

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $12,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelOutbackTraverse
Trim3.6RLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $42,145
Base Invoice $26,369 $39,616
Navigation system 1,550  
Limited Package 3,300  
Sunroof 1,445 1,400
Class II trailer hitch 353  
Class III trailer hitch   575
Cargo cover   140
Roof rack   340
AWD   2,000
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395
Navigation system 1,294  
Limited Package 3,115  
Sunroof 1,203 1,274
Class II trailer hitch 229  
Class III trailer hitch   523
Cargo cover   127
Roof rack   309
AWD   1,880
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359
Options (change) 6,648 4,850
Options (change) 5,841 4,472
Destination 725 895
Total Price $35,568 $47,890
Total Invoice $32,935 $44,983

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,697
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,704
Model Year20112016
ModelOutbackTraverse
Trim3.6RLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6288hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/55-20
Total Price$35,568$47,890
Adjustments for Features0-4,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,568$43,265
Total Invoice$32,935$44,983
Adjustments for Features0-4,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,935$40,639

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112016
ModelOutbackTraverse
Trim3.6RLTZ
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,040$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,344

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112016
ModelOutbackTraverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in118.9 in
Length188.2 in203.7 in
Width71.7 in78.5 in
Height65.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.0 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
34.370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272574%
Total Not Requested97526%

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%
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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