How much does the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse cost?

The 2016 Chevrolet Traverse has a starting MSRP of $28,700, ranging up to $44,145 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LS Base from $28,700; LS from $31,205; LT from $34,005; LTZ from $42,145. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $21,888.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse?

The 2016 Chevrolet Traverse achieves up to 18 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse have?

The 2016 Chevrolet Traverse offers up to 116.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse tow?

The 2016 Chevrolet Traverse has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,200 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse safe?

The 2016 Chevrolet Traverse earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.

How many trims does the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse come in?

The 2016 Chevrolet Traverse is available in 4 trims (9 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2016 Chevrolet Traverse

4 trims · 9 configurations · SUV

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$21,888

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 5 recalls on record

Chevrolet Traverse for sale

25 live listings from $21,888 · median $46,030

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on LS Base

Total price (LS Base MSRP)

$28,700

Typical monthly

$568/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2016 Chevrolet Traverse trims

LS Base
MSRP
$28,700
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/22
Horsepower
281 hp
Torque
266 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 gas
Seating
8
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
116.3
Max towing
5,200 lbs
LS
2 configurations
MSRP
$31,205 – $33,205
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/22
Horsepower
281 hp
Torque
266 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 gas
Seating
8
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
116.3
Max towing
5,200 lbs
LT
4 configurations
MSRP
$34,005 – $38,505
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/22
Horsepower
281 hp
Torque
266 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 gas
Seating
8
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
116.3
Max towing
5,200 lbs
LTZ
2 configurations
MSRP
$42,145 – $44,145
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/22
Horsepower
288 hp
Torque
270 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 gas
Seating
7
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
116.3
Max towing
5,200 lbs

Compare 2016 Chevrolet Traverse trim specifications
Spec	LS Base	LS2 configurations	LT4 configurations	LTZ2 configurations
MSRP	$28,700	$31,205 – $33,205	$34,005 – $38,505	$42,145 – $44,145
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	15/22	15/22	15/22	15/22
Horsepower	281 hp	281 hp	281 hp	288 hp
Torque	266 lb-ft	266 lb-ft	266 lb-ft	270 lb-ft
Engine	3.6L V6 gas	3.6L V6 gas	3.6L V6 gas	3.6L V6 gas
Seating	8	8	8	7
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	116.3	116.3	116.3	116.3
Max towing	5,200 lbs	5,200 lbs	5,200 lbs	5,200 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: LS Basegas
LSgas
LTgas
LTZgas
Fuel type: LS Baseregular unleaded
LSregular unleaded
LTregular unleaded
LTZregular unleaded
Cylinders: LS BaseV6
LSV6
LTV6
LTZV6
Displacement: LS Base3.6 L
LS3.6 L
LT3.6 L
LTZ3.6 L
Horsepower: LS Base281 hp
LS281 hp
LT281 hp
LTZ288 hp
Torque: LS Base266 lb-ft
LS266 lb-ft
LT266 lb-ft
LTZ270 lb-ft
Transmission: LS Base6-speed shiftable automatic
LS6-speed shiftable automatic
LT6-speed shiftable automatic
LTZ6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: LS Basefront wheel drive
LSfront wheel drive
LTfront wheel drive
LTZfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LS BaseSUV
LSSUV
LTSUV
LTZSUV
Doors: LS Base5
LS5
LT5
LTZ5
Seating: LS Base8
LS8
LT8
LTZ7
Length: LS Base203.7 in
LS203.7 in
LT203.7 in
LTZ203.7 in
Width: LS Base78.5 in
LS78.5 in
LT78.5 in
LTZ78.5 in
Height: LS Base69.9 in
LS69.9 in
LT69.9 in
LTZ69.9 in
Wheelbase: LS Base118.9 in
LS118.9 in
LT118.9 in
LTZ118.9 in
Ground clearance: LS Base7.2 in
LS7.2 in
LT7.2 in
LTZ7.2 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LS Base24.4 cu ft
LS24.4 cu ft
LT24.4 cu ft
LTZ24.4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: LS Base116.3 cu ft
LS116.3 cu ft
LT116.3 cu ft
LTZ116.3 cu ft
Max towing: LS Base5,200 lbs
LS5,200 lbs
LT5,200 lbs
LTZ5,200 lbs
Max payload: LS Base1,764 lbs
LS1,764 lbs
LT1,764 lbs
LTZ1,764 lbs
Curb weight: LS Base4,713 lbs
LS4,713 lbs
LT4,713 lbs
LTZ4,713 lbs
Fuel tank: LS Base22 gal
LS22 gal
LT22 gal
LTZ22 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LS Base18
LS18
LT18
LTZ18
City MPG: LS Base15
LS15
LT15
LTZ15
Highway MPG: LS Base22
LS22
LT22
LTZ22

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LS Base	LS	LT	LTZ
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	3.6 L	3.6 L	3.6 L	3.6 L
Horsepower	281 hp	281 hp	281 hp	288 hp
Torque	266 lb-ft	266 lb-ft	266 lb-ft	270 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5	5
Seating	8	8	8	7
Length	203.7 in	203.7 in	203.7 in	203.7 in
Width	78.5 in	78.5 in	78.5 in	78.5 in
Height	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in	69.9 in
Wheelbase	118.9 in	118.9 in	118.9 in	118.9 in
Ground clearance	7.2 in	7.2 in	7.2 in	7.2 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	24.4 cu ft	24.4 cu ft	24.4 cu ft	24.4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	116.3 cu ft	116.3 cu ft	116.3 cu ft	116.3 cu ft
Max towing	5,200 lbs	5,200 lbs	5,200 lbs	5,200 lbs
Max payload	1,764 lbs	1,764 lbs	1,764 lbs	1,764 lbs
Curb weight	4,713 lbs	4,713 lbs	4,713 lbs	4,713 lbs
Fuel tank	22 gal	22 gal	22 gal	22 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	18	18	18	18
City MPG	15	15	15	15
Highway MPG	22	22	22	22

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