Real price data
What should you pay for a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
Original MSRP
$34,600
When new
Fair market price
$16,780
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$17,820
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $13,900 · 75th $18,661 · MSRP $34,600
Spread of current 2018 Chevrolet Traverse listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS | $14,541 | $34,600 | — |
| 1LT | $15,643 | $38,900 | — |
| 3LT | $16,859 | $43,700 | — |
| Premier | $18,459 | $45,000 | — |
| High Country | $21,025 | $52,600 | — |
| rs | — | $42,600 | — |
- LS
- $14,541
- 1LT
- $15,643
- 3LT
- $16,859
- Premier
- $18,459
- High Country
- $21,025
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse runs about $17,091 in MT to $18,919 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,217 | $110+ | $18,107 |
| TX | $1,049 | $332 | $18,161 |
| FL | $1,007 | $1,074+ | $18,861 |
| NY | $671 | $371 | $17,822 |
| PA | $1,007 | $587 | $18,374 |
| IL | $1,049 | $683 | $18,512 |
| OH | $965 | $444 | $18,189 |
| GA | $1,175 | $637 | $18,592 |
| NC | $503 | $793 | $18,076 |
| WA | $1,091 | $215+ | $18,086 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $17,305 |
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $16,780, within a typical market range of $13,900 to $18,661.
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $34,600, so a fair used price is roughly $17,820 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 $17,091 in MT to $18,919 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/21/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.