Negotiating leverage
37
moderate leverage / 100
~56 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
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2021 Chevrolet Traverse Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$23,958
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$10,311$32,626
- Typical market range
- $18,996–$24,934
- Ridekick fair price
- $23,958
- Original MSRP range
- $34,900–$53,400
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
6 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
56
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$32,108–$33,504
Estimated dealer invoice — about $34,900 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.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS | $20,869 | $34,900 | $32,108–$33,504 |
| 1LT | $22,262 | $35,700 | $32,844–$34,272 |
| 3LT | $23,487 | $41,100 | $37,812–$39,456 |
| RS | $24,704 | $44,000 | $40,480–$42,240 |
| Premier | $28,329 | $48,700 | $44,804–$46,752 |
| High Country | $29,606 | $53,400 | $49,128–$51,264 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$18,267$37,135$56,002
Fair priceLS
$20,869
LS: fair price $20,869, original MSRP $34,900, estimated dealer cost $32,108 to $33,504.
1LT
$22,262
1LT: fair price $22,262, original MSRP $35,700, estimated dealer cost $32,844 to $34,272.
3LT
$23,487
3LT: fair price $23,487, original MSRP $41,100, estimated dealer cost $37,812 to $39,456.
RS
$24,704
RS: fair price $24,704, original MSRP $44,000, estimated dealer cost $40,480 to $42,240.
Premier
$28,329
Premier: fair price $28,329, original MSRP $48,700, estimated dealer cost $44,804 to $46,752.
High Country
$29,606
High Country: fair price $29,606, original MSRP $53,400, estimated dealer cost $49,128 to $51,264.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair 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 2021 Chevrolet Traverse runs about $25,351 in MT to $27,726 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 | $1,815 | $110+ | $26,965 |
| TX | $1,565 | $332 | $26,937 |
| FL | $1,502 | $1,074+ | $27,616 |
| NY | $1,002 | $371 | $26,413 |
| PA | $1,502 | $587 | $27,129 |
| IL | $1,565 | $683 | $27,288 |
| OH | $1,440 | $444 | $26,924 |
| GA | $1,753 | $637 | $27,430 |
| NC | $751 | $793 | $26,584 |
| WA | $1,628 | $215+ | $26,883 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $25,565 |
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
3 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Chevrolet Traverse wheelchair accessible vehicles with Power In-floor Ramp conversion. The screw and clip that hold the inner wheel-well plastic shroud in place may chafe against the transmission case, possibly resulting in a transmission fluid leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the screw and clip, and inspect for signs of contact with the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Campaign 21V817000 · 18/10/2021
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:FRONTAL IMPACT
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will update the air bag calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N212340220.
Campaign 21V472000 · 24/06/2021
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Traverse and 2021-2022 Buick Enclave vehicles. The harness connector to the left or right side roof rail air bag may have incompatible electrical terminals, which could prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the harness connector to the roof rail air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212352140.
Campaign 22V210000 · 31/03/2022
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $23,958, within a typical market range of $18,996 to $24,934.
Is the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $34,900, so a fair used price is roughly $10,942 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $25,351 in MT to $27,726 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse?
There are about 56 days of national market supply for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse.
How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse?
Negotiating leverage rates 37/100 (moderate). ~56 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $32,108–$33,504 — its $34,900 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 9/14/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.