Start With the Vehicle Behind the Number
How Much Is a New Traverse in Pomeroy?
At Mark Porter Chevrolet, one featured example is a 2026 Traverse LT advertised at $37,317. A featured 2027 LT is listed at $40,592. Those prices belong to individual vehicles, not every Traverse carrying the same model-year or trim badge.
Why can the numbers differ? Drivetrain, seating configuration, packages, paint, and current offers all matter. The 2026 LT shown here is also identified as a courtesy transportation unit, which makes its circumstances different from the other examples.
A better comparison starts with this question: “Which Traverse gives us the seating, features, and purchase terms we actually want?”
If your week includes errands around Pomeroy, school pickups, and trips with a full passenger load, try the seating arrangement before deciding. The right price should come with a layout that works for the people riding with you.
Compare Actual Mark Porter Traverse Prices
These examples connect the model-year and trim discussion to specific dealership listings. No manufacturer base prices are shown.
Prices reproduce individual listings, not model-wide starting prices or out-the-door totals. The featured LT prices include displayed $798 documentation fees; Z71 and RS prices include displayed $398 documentation fees. Additional conditional offers have not been subtracted. Confirm current terms, taxes, title, registration, other applicable charges, and availability.
Four Trims. Different Reasons to Choose.
2026 and 2027 Traverse Trim Breakdown
Both model years offer LT, Z71, RS, and High Country. Think about which features solve an everyday need before moving to a higher trim.
LT: Start With Your Everyday Family Needs
LT is a useful starting point if you want three-row space without choosing a more specialized trim. Chevrolet lists a 17.7-inch diagonal touchscreen, Smart Slide seating, and an AutoSense Power Liftgate for both model years.
Pay attention to the second row. LT offers seven-passenger seating or available seating for eight. Our featured 2026 LT lists eight seats, while the featured 2027 LT lists seven—an important difference that the trim name alone will not tell you.
Z71: Look Beyond the Rugged Appearance
Z71 adds equipment for off-road-oriented use, including an Advanced Twin-Clutch AWD System, Terrain Mode, Hill Descent Control, an off-road suspension, and a skid plate.
Both years use 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires in Chevrolet's trim descriptions. The 2027 model also offers an Oregon interior color option, shown in the featured Z71 listing.
If you mainly drive paved roads, compare whether you want this equipment or would rather put the difference toward other features.
RS: Choose the Look and Review the Details
RS brings a sport-inspired appearance with blackout exterior details, red interior accents, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and 22-inch wheels. Chevrolet also lists Super Cruise with an included three-year plan for both years, subject to applicable terms.
In the featured 2027 RS, the equipment list includes heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, and power-folding third-row seating. Review the actual window sticker before comparing its price with another trim.
High Country: Compare Premium Features by Year
High Country focuses on a more refined appearance and cabin experience. Chevrolet's 2026 description highlights chrome details, 22-inch wheels, power-folding seating, and Super Cruise with the specified included plan.
For 2027, Chevrolet highlights an updated premium interior with real wood trim accents, microfiber suede details, Tritan Satin finishes, and redesigned High Country badging.
Ask our team about current High Country availability and a vehicle-specific quote. No local High Country price is assumed on this page.
Features vary by model year, configuration, and selected equipment. Review the vehicle's window sticker. Super Cruise requires an attentive driver, compatible roads, and applicable service terms. Safety and driver assistance features do not replace safe, attentive driving and have limitations.
Traverse MPG and Engine Information
Chevrolet lists a 2.5L turbo engine with 328 horsepower and 326 lb.-ft. of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, for both model years.
The featured 2026 and 2027 LT FWD listings each display 20 city, 26 highway, and 22 combined MPG. The featured 2027 Z71 AWD and RS AWD each display 20 city, 24 highway, and 21 combined MPG.
Use those figures to compare the actual configurations—not to assign one MPG rating to every Traverse. Your driving habits, weather, passenger load, and trip conditions will affect the mileage you see.
Planning to tow? Tell our team about your trailer and expected loaded weight. Confirm the selected vehicle's equipment, payload, and trailering limits before making a purchase decision.
Fuel economy figures are as displayed on the featured listings. Confirm the official EPA label for the vehicle you choose. Actual mileage varies.
Should You Choose a 2026 or a 2027 Traverse?
Start with the two actual vehicles you would buy. A 2026 with your preferred seating layout deserves a fair comparison with a 2027 carrying different packages.
For the featured LT examples, compare more than the difference in advertised price. One is a courtesy transportation unit with eight-passenger seating; the other is a 2027 listing with seven-passenger seating. Those differences may matter more to your household than the model year alone.
Bring your passengers, child seats, or everyday cargo when practical. Check access to the third row and the space behind it, then review the complete purchase quote.