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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: $37,408

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,802

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,793

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelOutbackOutbackTraverse
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $32,760
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $31,122
Class II trailer hitch 547 547  
Cargo net 81 81  
Remote start 470 470  
Cargo cover     140
Class III trailer hitch     525
2LT Equipment Group     3,145
Navigation system     1,890
Leather seating surfaces     1,525
Sunroof     1,400
AWD     2,000
Class II trailer hitch 410 410  
Cargo net 52 52  
Remote start 352 352  
Cargo cover     123
Class III trailer hitch     462
2LT Equipment Group     2,987
Navigation system     1,663
Leather seating surfaces     1,342
Sunroof     1,232
AWD     1,900
Options (change) 1,098 1,098 10,625
Options (change) 814 814 9,709
Destination 915 915 825
Total Price $37,408 $40,703 $44,210
Total Invoice $34,793 $37,818 $41,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,468
Model Year201820182012
ModelOutbackOutbackTraverse
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6281hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18255/65-18
Total Price$37,408$40,703$44,210
Adjustments for Features-650-3,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,758$36,913$44,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$155$0
Total Invoice$34,793$37,818$41,656
Adjustments for Features-605-3,5210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,188$34,297$41,656
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201820182012
ModelOutbackOutbackTraverse
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear bumper protector $40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,475$10,615$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$3,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-605-3,5210

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182012
ModelOutbackTraverse
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in118.9 in
Length189.9 in205.0 in
Width72.4 in78.4 in
Height66.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
35.5 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.568.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%

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