New Chevrolet Traverse for Sale nearTempe, AZ

How much does the Chevrolet Traverse cost in today's market?

Used Chevrolet Traverse prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Chevrolet Traverse's current nationwide average price is $26,394, and its lowest point over the past year was $25,334. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Chevrolet Traverse a good car?

Yes — the Chevrolet Traverse is a strong choice if you want a roomy three-row SUV with family-friendly space and easy-to-use technology. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Traverse for its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and generous cargo room. They also frequently highlight its family-friendly usefulness and smooth driving experience, which helps explain why it remains appealing across so many model years.

Expert reviews rate the 2018 and 2024 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs in recent expert-tested years center on engine noise, size, and interior quality, along with some versions that feel less polished than rivals. Even so, the Traverse remains a compelling used buy if you value space, comfort, and straightforward everyday usability.

30.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Traverse models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Traverse’s spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and family-friendly practicality as its biggest strengths. Across the model line, it also earns praise for easy-to-use technology and a smooth, approachable driving experience.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Traverse between 3.8 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is worth weighing more carefully on older examples, especially if you plan to keep the vehicle for many years.

What should I look for when buying a used Chevrolet Traverse?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.9% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse includes forward-collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection and intersection assist, front and rear automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitors with steering assist, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, and GM’s Safety Alert Seat.
• Infotainment: The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse comes standard with an 11-inch digital instrument cluster and a 17.7-inch infotainment touchscreen with Google built-in and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: FWD models are rated at 20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined, while AWD reduces them to 20/24/21 mpg.

Which Chevrolet Traverse trim should I buy?

The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse offers these trims:

• LT: The most affordable model and a strong value pick, with cloth upholstery, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, tri-zone automatic climate control, and a hands-free power liftgate.
• Z71: The off-road-oriented trim adds red front tow hooks, knobby all-terrain tires, and standard AWD, making it the best fit if you want the most rugged setup.
• High Country: This luxury-focused trim adds a six-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, a power tilt/telescoping steering column, driver’s seat memory, leather upholstery, and heated rear seats.
• RS: This trim adds black exterior trim and sits at the top of the lineup for shoppers who want the sportiest appearance.

What Chevrolet Traverse do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Traverse years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they combine broad availability with strong deal shares, giving you more chances to find the right trim, mileage, and price. They also sit in the sweet spot where newer features and used-market value often overlap.

What is the Chevrolet Traverse's resale value?

Most Traverse model years are down by double digits year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the 2025 model is declining much more slowly than the rest. That pattern gives you more room to find value in the used market, especially if you’re open to a slightly older model year.

The 2025, 2023, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Chevrolet Traverse safe?

• 2026: 9/10
• 2025: 9/10
• 2024: 8/10
• 2022: 8/10
• 2021: 6/10
• 2018: 7/10
• 2014: 9/10

The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse includes a broad set of standard driver-assistance features, including forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear parking sensors.

For the safest used buy, the 2014, 2025 and 2026 models all post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Chevrolet Traverse now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −2.86% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −16.11%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $37,501. The Chevrolet Traverse offers a huge cabin and a very large third row, which makes it especially appealing if you want serious family space.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Traverse’s greatest advantage over the larger, heavier Tahoe is its road manners, and every Traverse is fitted with a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The Traverse features an 11-inch digital instrument cluster and a 17.7-inch infotainment touchscreen with Google built-in and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest model adds GM’s Super Cruise hands-free driver-assistance technology, automatic parking, a driver-attention monitor, a surround-view camera system, rear pedestrian alert, traffic-sign recognition, and a rear-camera mirror.
• Starting price: The Traverse LT starts at $44,975 with AWD, and it’s $2,000 less with FWD.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse compare to the 2024 GMC Acadia?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2024 Chevrolet Traverse:

• Pros: Rugged, truck-like exterior, More power and torque, Giant infotainment touchscreen.
• Cons: Base LS trim is a little too basic, Range-topping RS trim is pricey, Feels its size.

2024 GMC Acadia:

• Pros: Powerful engine, Plenty of cargo space, Easy-to-use technology.
• Cons: Potentially polarizing design, Fairly pedestrian performance.

Our experts score the 2024 Chevrolet Traverse 7.8/10 and the 2024 GMC Acadia 6.8/10. The Traverse leans into a more rugged look and brings more power and torque, while the Acadia counters with a powerful engine and plenty of cargo space. If you want the bigger touchscreen and a more truck-like presence, the Traverse has the edge; if you prefer the Acadia’s easier-to-use technology, it remains a solid alternative.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.