The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse comes in four trims, and because every one shares the same 328-horsepower turbocharged engine, the $15,300 spread from the $40,800 LT to the $56,100 High Country buys drivetrain, off-road hardware, driver assistance and interior finish rather than speed. The buyers range from a Bethlehem family that needs eight seats for the least money to an Easton driver who wants a wood-and-suede cabin with hands-free highway driving. The honest way to shop is to find the one fork that matters to you and stop climbing.

Outten Chevrolet of Allentown stocks the full Traverse lineup at 1701 W Tilghman St in Allentown, and the 2027 Traverse buyers guide ties the trims together with the specs, service and FAQs.

2027 Traverse Trim Lineup at a Glance

Trim	Starting MSRP	Positioning
LT	$40,800 ($42,800 AWD)	The volume trim; the only one offering eight seats.
Z71	$49,100 (AWD only)	The off-road trim; the only one with a skid plate and 7.8 in of clearance.
RS	$55,800 ($57,800 AWD)	The sport trim; standard Super Cruise and a blacked-out look.
High Country	$56,100 ($58,100 AWD)	The top trim; real wood, suede and Bose, with standard Super Cruise.

All prices exclude the $1,995 destination freight charge, tax, title, license and dealer fees; the dealer sets the final price. For 2027 the High Country sits at the top of the ladder, $300 above the RS, which reverses last year's order.

Trim-by-Trim Breakdown

Traverse LT — $40,800 ($42,800 AWD)

The LT is where most Lehigh Valley families should start, and not as a consolation. It carries the 17.7-inch touchscreen, the 11-inch driver information display, wireless phone charging, second-row USB ports and the AutoSense Power Liftgate that opens hands-free. Its Smart Slide Seats reach the third row in one motion even with a car seat belted into the second row. The LT is the only trim offering an eight-passenger layout, with seven-passenger seating standard and the eighth seat available. Front-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive is a $2,000 option. Midnight and Sport Editions are available for a darker look. Who it's for: the family that wants the most seats and space for the money.

Traverse Z71 — $49,100 (AWD only)

The Z71 is the off-road trim and is offered only with all-wheel drive. Its price includes an Advanced Twin-Clutch all-wheel-drive system, Terrain Mode, Hill Descent Control, an off-road-tuned suspension with frequency-based dampers, a skid plate and 7.8 inches of ground clearance, an inch taller than the rest of the lineup. It rides on 18-inch gloss-black machined-face wheels with all-terrain tires, and a new Oregon interior seat color is available. Who it's for: the household that reaches a trailhead an hour north on real weekends off the pavement.

Traverse RS — $55,800 ($57,800 AWD)

The RS makes Super Cruise, GM's hands-free highway driver assistance, standard, with a 3-year OnStar Super Cruise plan. It adds 22-inch gloss-black painted wheels, power-folding second- and third-row seats with a One-Touch Fold second row, a flat-bottom steering wheel, RS badging, a blackout grille, roof rails and Red interior decor, with Twilight Blue a new-for-2027 color. Front- and all-wheel drive are both offered. Who it's for: the commuter who lives on I-78 and wants hands-free driving for the least money.

Traverse High Country — $56,100 ($58,100 AWD)

The High Country is the quietest, most finished Traverse. It keeps the RS's standard Super Cruise and adds real wood trim, microfiber suede, Bose premium audio, exclusive Tritan Satin finishes inside and out, heated mirrors and a power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, on 22-inch gloss-black machined-face wheels, with new High Country badging on the doors, liftgate and door sill plates. Both drivetrains are offered. Who it's for: the buyer who wants the most refined cabin in the lineup and still keeps hands-free highway driving.

Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix

Feature	LT	Z71	RS	High Country
Starting MSRP (FWD)	$40,800	$49,100 (AWD)	$55,800	$56,100
Engine	2.5L turbo four, 328 hp / 326 lb-ft, 8-speed automatic (all trims)
Drivetrain	FWD std, AWD +$2,000	AWD only	FWD std, AWD +$2,000	FWD std, AWD +$2,000
Max towing, properly equipped	5,000 lbs (all trims)
Seating	7 or available 8	7	7	7
Super Cruise	Available	Available	Standard	Standard
Wheels	Alloy	18-in gloss-black, all-terrain	22-in gloss-black painted	22-in gloss-black machined-face
Headline feature	Smart Slide Seats, 17.7-in screen	Off-road suspension + skid plate	Standard Super Cruise, power-folding rows	Real wood, suede, Bose audio

Common 2027 Traverse Trim Comparisons

LT vs Z71

This is the practical fork for a Slatington or Quakertown buyer who sees snow and gravel. An all-wheel-drive LT at $42,800 handles a Lehigh Valley winter and unpaved driveways; the Z71 at $49,100 adds Terrain Mode, Hill Descent Control, a skid plate and an inch of clearance for genuine trail use. If your weekends stay on pavement, the $6,300 between them buys capability you will not use. If they do not, the Z71 is the only Traverse built for it.

RS vs High Country

These two cost within $300 of each other and both include Super Cruise, so the choice is taste, not tier. The RS spends its money on the blacked-out look, 22-inch painted wheels and power-folding rear seats; the High Country spends it on real wood, microfiber suede, Bose audio and machined-face wheels. An Emmaus buyer who wants the sportiest look takes the RS; one who wants the calmest cabin takes the High Country.

The 2027 Traverse Value Verdict and Step-Up Guide

Step	Price difference	What it adds and who it's for
LT FWD to LT AWD	+$2,000	All-weather traction; for anyone who parks outside on the ridge.
LT FWD to Z71	+$8,300	Off-road suspension, skid plate, Terrain Mode, standard AWD; for the trail-and-gravel weekend.
Z71 to RS (FWD)	+$6,700	Standard Super Cruise, sport styling, power-folding rows; a different-intent move toward the highway, not more capability.
RS to High Country	+$300	Real wood, suede, Bose, machined-face wheels; for the buyer who wants the finished cabin.

Which 2027 Traverse Trim Is Right for You?

If you want the most seats and space for the money

Buy the LT, and add all-wheel drive if you park outside through a Whitehall winter. It is the only trim that seats eight and it gives up nothing on engine, screen or towing.

If you spend weekends off the pavement

Buy the Z71. Its skid plate, Terrain Mode and 7.8 inches of clearance are hardware no other Traverse offers, and it is still a comfortable highway three-row for the drive out toward the Poconos.

If you live on the freeway

Buy the RS for standard Super Cruise at the lowest price, or the High Country if you also want the wood-and-suede cabin. Either one turns the I-78 and Route 22 grind into hands-free miles on compatible highways.

Shop 2027 Traverse Trims at Outten Chevrolet

Outten Chevrolet of Allentown sells and services every Traverse trim at 1701 W Tilghman St in Allentown, with sales at (484) 244-2822, serving families from Bethlehem, Easton, Emmaus, Nazareth, Whitehall and Slatington. Inventory turns week to week, so the fastest way to match a trim to your driveway is to see what is on the ground and drive it. Browse the Traverse trims in stock, schedule a test drive, or get pre-approved first.

2027 Traverse Trim FAQs

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