Which 2026 Chevrolet Traverse trim should you buy?
$40,800 to $55,400. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Chevrolet's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Thinnest step: LT FWD → HIGH COUNTRY FWD, +$14,300 for 1 feature made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: LT AWD at $40,800.
LT $40,800
+— over the LT FWD. No added standard equipment listed in the press kit.
MPG comb 23 mpg → 21 mpg
RS $55,400
+$300 over the HIGH COUNTRY FWD.
Standard here, not on the HIGH COUNTRY FWD: Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist, Super Cruise
RS $55,400
+$300 over the HIGH COUNTRY AWD.
Standard here, not on the HIGH COUNTRY AWD: Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist, Super Cruise
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Chevrolet Traverse trim is the best value?
The press kit does not itemise enough standard equipment by trim to rank the steps; the specification differences are listed on this page.
How much do the 2026 Chevrolet Traverse trims cost?
7 trims, from $40,800 for the LT FWD to $55,400 for the RS AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Chevrolet Traverse with all-wheel drive?
The LT AWD, at $40,800 MSRP.