The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse comes in four trims: LT, Z71, RS and High Country, spanning $40,800 to $56,100 before destination. The engine never changes as you climb, so this is not a power ladder. It is a decision about drivetrain, equipment and what you want the vehicle to look and feel like.

We sell the Traverse to families across Reading, Schuylkill Haven and the rest of Berks County. Below is each trim in full, a side-by-side matrix, the comparisons buyers actually make, and a step-up guide showing what each rung costs.

2027 Traverse Trim Lineup at a Glance

Trim	Starting MSRP	In one line
LT	$40,800	The volume trim, and the only one that can seat eight.
Z71	$49,100	All-wheel drive only, with genuine off-road hardware.
RS	$55,800	The blacked-out one, with Super Cruise standard.
High Country	$56,100	The comfort-first flagship: Bose audio, leatherette and 22-inch wheels standard.

MSRP excludes the $1,995 destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Dealer sets final price.

Trim-by-Trim Breakdown

Traverse LT — $40,800, or $42,800 with all-wheel drive

The LT is the trim most Traverses on this lot are, and it is a genuinely well-equipped starting point rather than a stripped base. Engine: the 2.5L Turbo with the 8-speed automatic, the same one every other trim gets. Drivetrain: front-wheel drive standard, all-wheel drive a $2,000 step.

Standard equipment worth naming: the 17.7-inch diagonal touchscreen with Google built-in, Smart Slide second-row seats that move forward with a child seat installed, and the AutoSense Power Liftgate. The Convenience Package brings wireless phone charging. Seating is seven with second-row captain's chairs, or eight with the available second-row bench.

Who it is for: the family that wants three usable rows, the full-size screen and the eight-seat option without paying for styling packages.

Traverse Z71 — $49,100, all-wheel drive only

The Z71 is the only Traverse offered exclusively with all-wheel drive, and it is the only one with off-road hardware rather than off-road styling. Engine and transmission are unchanged.

What the Z71 adds: the Advanced Twin-Clutch All-Wheel Drive system, Terrain Mode, Hill Descent Control, off-road suspension with a unique ride and handling tune, a skid plate, and 18-inch high gloss Black machined-face wheels wearing all-terrain tires. For 2027 the Z71 also gets a new Oregon seat colour. Seating is seven.

Who it is for: the buyer whose driveway is gravel, whose job takes them onto unpaved ground, or who wants the surest-footed Traverse for a Blue Mountain winter on Route 61 north of Hamburg.

Traverse RS — $55,800, or $57,800 with all-wheel drive

The RS is the street-styled Traverse, and for 2027 it carries the lineup's most valuable single feature as standard equipment. Engine and transmission are unchanged; front-wheel drive standard, all-wheel drive a $2,000 step.

What the RS adds: Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance as standard, with a three-year OnStar Super Cruise plan. Then the look: RS badging, a flat-bottom steering wheel, red interior decor, a blackout treatment across the grille, roof rails and badging, and 22-inch high gloss Black painted aluminum wheels. Power-folding second- and third-row seating is standard for 2027, along with a One-Touch Fold automatic second row. Seating is seven.

Who it is for: the long-distance commuter running Interstate 78 or US-222 every week, who will use hands-free driving more than any other feature on the car, and who wants the sport look while they do it.

Traverse High Country — $56,100, or $58,100 with all-wheel drive

For 2027 the High Country takes the top of the Traverse price ladder, a change from last year when the RS listed above it. It is the trim finished for quiet rather than presence. Engine, transmission and the 5,000-pound tow rating are shared with the rest of the lineup. Front-wheel drive is standard, all-wheel drive a $2,000 step.

Where the RS spends its money on sport styling, the High Country spends it on quiet and finish. Standard equipment includes Bose premium audio, Jet Black with Natural Tan leatherette, heated mirrors, and a power tilt and telescopic steering wheel with audio and cruise controls on it. It rides on 22-inch painted alloy wheels as standard, with 22-inch High Gloss Black aluminum wheels a $2,750 option. Seating is seven, and front-wheel drive returns the same 22 MPG combined as the LT.

Who it is for: the buyer who wants the most refined Traverse in the lineup, and who would rather have the audio and the leatherette than the blackout trim.

Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix

	LT	Z71	RS	High Country
Starting MSRP	$40,800	$49,100	$55,800	$56,100
With all-wheel drive	$42,800	Standard	$57,800	$58,100
Engine	2.5L Turbo, 328 hp	2.5L Turbo, 328 hp	2.5L Turbo, 328 hp	2.5L Turbo, 328 hp
Drivetrain	FWD std, AWD available	AWD only	FWD std, AWD available	FWD std, AWD available
Max towing	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs	5,000 lbs
Seating	7, or 8 with the bench	7	7	7
Touchscreen	17.7 in	17.7 in	17.7 in	17.7 in
Super Cruise	Ask us for this build	Ask us for this build	Standard	Ask us for this build
Signature wheels	Ask us for this build	18 in gloss Black, all-terrain tires	22 in gloss Black	Ask us for this build

Common 2027 Traverse Trim Comparisons

Traverse LT vs Z71

An $8,300 step, and it buys drivetrain and hardware rather than luxury. The Z71 is all-wheel drive only, so part of that gap is the $2,000 all-wheel-drive content the LT charges separately; measured against an all-wheel-drive LT at $42,800, the real step is $6,300. That $6,300 buys the Advanced Twin-Clutch all-wheel drive rather than the standard system, Terrain Mode, Hill Descent Control, off-road suspension, a skid plate and all-terrain tires on 18-inch wheels.

The deciding question is what your worst road looks like. If it is a plowed suburban street in Reading, the LT with all-wheel drive handles it. If it is an unplowed grade, a gravel lane or a job site, the Z71 is built for it and the LT is not.

Traverse Z71 vs RS

A $6,700 step from Z71 to a front-drive RS, and the two trims point in opposite directions. The Z71 is the capable one; the RS is the highway one. The single biggest item in the RS's favour is standard Super Cruise with a three-year OnStar plan, which is a genuine hands-free system on compatible mapped highways, plus the 22-inch wheels, blackout styling and power-folding second and third rows.

Note that an RS bought with all-wheel drive costs $57,800, which is $8,700 above the Z71. If you want both the highway feature set and all-wheel drive, that is the number to plan around.

Traverse RS vs High Country

$300 apart on paper and the closest call in the lineup. The RS is the sport-styled Traverse with Super Cruise standard, blackout trim and 22-inch wheels. The High Country is the comfort-first flagship, finished for quiet rather than for presence, and for 2027 it sits at the top of the price ladder.

Practically, it comes down to what you want standard. The RS gives you Super Cruise and the blackout look. The High Country gives you Bose premium audio, leatherette and heated mirrors. Both ride on 22-inch wheels and both cost within $300 of each other, so drive them back to back.

Traverse LT vs RS

$15,000 separates a front-drive LT from a front-drive RS, and every bit of it is equipment and appearance, because the engine, the transmission, the tow rating, the cargo volume and the screen are identical. What the RS adds is Super Cruise as standard, the 22-inch wheels, the blackout treatment, the flat-bottom wheel and red decor, and power-folding rear rows.

If you drive a lot of highway miles, Super Cruise alone can justify the step. If most of your driving is inside Berks County, the LT gives you the same car for $15,000 less.

The 2027 Traverse Value Verdict and Step-Up Guide

Step	Step-up cost	What it adds, and who wants it
LT FWD to LT AWD	+$2,000	All-wheel drive. For anyone who parks outside through a Pennsylvania winter.
LT AWD to Z71	+$6,300	Twin-clutch all-wheel drive, Terrain Mode, Hill Descent Control, off-road suspension, skid plate, all-terrain tires. For the buyer who leaves pavement.
Z71 to RS FWD	+$6,700	Standard Super Cruise with a three-year OnStar plan, 22-inch wheels, blackout styling, power-folding rear rows. A lateral move in intent: highway comfort instead of trail capability.
RS to High Country	+$300	The comfort-first flagship finish instead of the sport treatment. Another lateral move, on taste rather than capability.

Which 2027 Traverse Trim Is Right for You?

If you need eight seats

The LT with the second-row bench. It is the only 2027 Traverse that seats eight, and it is the least expensive trim in the lineup. See the LT in stock.

If your worst road is unpaved

The Z71, without much argument. It is the only trim with the twin-clutch system, Terrain Mode, Hill Descent Control and all-terrain tires. See the Z71 in stock.

If you commute long highway miles

The RS. Standard Super Cruise with a three-year OnStar plan is the feature you will use every week on Interstate 78 or US-222, and no other trim carries it as standard.

If you want the most refined Traverse

The High Country. Bose premium audio, Jet Black and Natural Tan leatherette, heated mirrors and 22-inch wheels, all standard, at the top of the 2027 ladder.

If you want the most vehicle for the money

The LT, front- or all-wheel drive. Same engine, same towing, same cargo, same screen, from $40,800.

Shop 2027 Traverse Trims at Outten Chevrolet of Hamburg

We are at 1080 S 4th St, Hamburg, PA 19526, up Route 61 from Reading and down from Schuylkill Haven. Browse the Traverse in stock, book a test drive in the trim you are considering, or get pre-approved. Call (610) 674-0598.

2027 Traverse Trim FAQs

How many trims does the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse have?

Four: LT at $40,800, Z71 at $49,100, RS at $55,800 and High Country at $56,100, all excluding the $1,995 destination charge.

What is the difference between the Traverse RS and High Country?

$300 in price and a difference in character. The RS is the sport-styled trim with standard Super Cruise, 22-inch gloss black wheels and blackout exterior trim. The High Country trades all of that for refinement, and tops the 2027 ladder.

Which 2027 Traverse trim is the best value?

The LT. It carries the same 328-horsepower engine, 5,000-pound tow rating, 98 cubic feet of cargo and 17.7-inch touchscreen as every trim above it, starts at $40,800, and is the only one that can seat eight.

Is the Traverse Z71 available with front-wheel drive?

No. The Z71 is offered exclusively with all-wheel drive. The other three trims begin as front-drivers and take all-wheel drive as a $2,000 option.

Do all 2027 Traverse trims have the same engine?

Yes. Every trim uses the 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque, with an 8-speed automatic. The same 328 horsepower comes with every trim, from the LT up.

Which Traverse trim comes with Super Cruise?

The RS has Super Cruise as standard equipment for 2027, with a three-year OnStar Super Cruise plan included. For availability on the LT, Z71 or High Country, ask us about the specific build you are considering.

How much does all-wheel drive add to a 2027 Traverse?

$2,000 on the LT, RS and High Country. The Z71 includes it, because that trim is not sold with front-wheel drive at all.

Can I order a 2027 Traverse built the way I want it?

Yes. Call (610) 674-0598 or come see us and we will go through trim, drivetrain, colour and options and place the order.

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