Where there's room on price
31
/ 100 (moderate)
Approx. 46 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price report
2018 Chevrolet Traverse Price: Typical Asking Price & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Typical asking price
$16,721
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Typical asking price is in the typical market range
$6,999$25,591
- Typical market range
- $12,810–$18,037
- Typical asking price
- $16,721
- Original MSRP range
- $32,600–$52,600
Middle 50% of active listings
At typical mileage
8 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
What this means for you. It's market data, not a price for a specific car.
National supply
46
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$29,992–$31,296
Estimated dealer invoice — about $32,600 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Typical asking price by trim
| Trim | Typical asking (at typical mileage) | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS | $14,261 | $32,600 | $29,992–$31,296 |
| 1LT | $15,660 | $35,100 | $32,292–$33,696 |
| 3LT | $16,359 | $41,700 | $38,364–$40,032 |
| Premier | $18,019 | $45,000 | $41,400–$43,200 |
| High Country | $20,601 | $52,600 | $48,392–$50,496 |
| 1fl | — | $34,720 | $31,942–$33,331 |
| 2fl | — | $37,145 | $34,173–$35,659 |
| rs | — | $42,600 | $39,192–$40,896 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$11,194$33,431$55,667
Typical askingLS
$14,261
LS: typical asking price $14,261, original MSRP $32,600, estimated dealer cost $29,992 to $31,296.
1LT
$15,660
1LT: typical asking price $15,660, original MSRP $35,100, estimated dealer cost $32,292 to $33,696.
3LT
$16,359
3LT: typical asking price $16,359, original MSRP $41,700, estimated dealer cost $38,364 to $40,032.
Premier
$18,019
Premier: typical asking price $18,019, original MSRP $45,000, estimated dealer cost $41,400 to $43,200.
High Country
$20,601
High Country: typical asking price $20,601, original MSRP $52,600, estimated dealer cost $48,392 to $50,496.
1fl
—
1fl: typical asking price not available, original MSRP $34,720, estimated dealer cost $31,942 to $33,331.
2fl
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2fl: typical asking price not available, original MSRP $37,145, estimated dealer cost $34,173 to $35,659.
rs
—
rs: typical asking price not available, original MSRP $42,600, estimated dealer cost $39,192 to $40,896.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and typical asking price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse runs about $17,032 in MT to $18,856 in NJ — the typical asking price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,212 | $110+ | $18,043 |
| TX | $1,045 | $332 | $18,098 |
| FL | $1,003 | $1,074+ | $18,798 |
| NY | $669 | $371 | $17,761 |
| PA | $1,003 | $587 | $18,311 |
| IL | $1,045 | $683 | $18,449 |
| OH | $961 | $444 | $18,126 |
| GA | $1,170 | $637 | $18,528 |
| NC | $502 | $793 | $18,016 |
| WA | $1,087 | $215+ | $18,023 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $17,246 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Safety & recalls
2 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
Campaign 20V668000 · 29/10/2020
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
Campaign 21V246000 · 08/04/2021
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is the typical asking price for a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
Used 2018 Chevrolet Traverse listings ask about $16,721 at typical mileage, with most listings between $12,810 and $18,037. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $32,600, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $15,879 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $17,032 in MT to $18,856 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
There are about 46 days of national market supply for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse.
Is the listed price on a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse fair?
Usually, yes. 2018 Chevrolet Traverse listings typically ask about $15,712, roughly 6% below the typical asking price at typical mileage, $16,721. Compare any listing against that figure, and get the dealer's out-the-door price in writing, because tax and fees are added on top of the listed price.
What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $29,992–$31,296 — its $32,600 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 10/27/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.