The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse comes in four trims: LT, Z71, RS and High Country. They span a wide range, from $40,800 for the LT to $56,100 for the High Country, and because every one shares the same 328-horsepower turbocharged engine, the ladder is about equipment, drivetrain and character rather than power. For Tulsa families deciding between them, that means the choice comes down to three questions: how many seats you need, whether you take gravel roads, and whether hands-free highway driving is worth the step up.

This page walks each trim in full, lays them side by side, and shows exactly what each step up the ladder buys. If you want the short version of the whole model year first, the 2027 Traverse overview covers it, and every measured spec lives on the specs page.

2027 Traverse Trim Lineup at a Glance

Each starting price below is base MSRP excluding the $1,995 destination charge. All-wheel drive adds $2,000 to the LT, RS and High Country; the Z71 comes with all-wheel drive standard.

• LT, $40,800 FWD: the entry point, and the family value play, with seating for up to eight and the standard convenience features most buyers actually use.
• Z71, $49,100 AWD: the trail-capable build with genuine off-road hardware, aimed at drivers who leave the pavement.
• RS, $55,800 FWD: the blacked-out sport trim, and the least expensive Traverse with standard Super Cruise.
• High Country, $56,100 FWD: the top of the lineup, with the premium cabin and standard Super Cruise.

Trim-by-Trim Breakdown

2027 Traverse LT, $40,800

The LT is the value entry and the practical choice for a lot of Tulsa families. It starts at $40,800 with front-wheel drive, or $42,800 with all-wheel drive. It runs the same 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder, 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft, and the same 8-speed automatic as every other trim, so nothing is given up on power or the standard safety suite. The LT is the one trim that offers eight-passenger seating, through an available second-row bench; ordered without it, the LT seats seven. It comes standard with Smart Slide Seats that open a path to the third row without removing a child seat, an AutoSense Power Liftgate that opens hands-free, the 17.7-inch touchscreen and the 11-inch driver display. It is the build we point most three-row shoppers toward first.

2027 Traverse Z71, $49,100

Priced at $49,100 and sold only with all-wheel drive, the Z71 is the Traverse for drivers whose weekends leave the pavement out past Glenpool. Its traction comes from an Advanced Twin-Clutch all-wheel-drive system on all-terrain tires wrapped around 18-inch gloss Black machined-face wheels. A skid plate guards the underbody on a rutted two-track, Terrain Mode and Hill Descent Control take over a loose or steep surface so you are not riding the brakes, and an off-road suspension with frequency-based dampers keeps it settled on a washboard county road. Inside, a new Oregon seat color carries the theme through. It seats seven, and it is the only Traverse that treats gravel as something it was designed for.

2027 Traverse RS, $55,800

At $55,800 with front-wheel drive, or $57,800 with all-wheel drive, the RS is the Traverse a Broken Arrow buyer picks for the technology and the attitude. Its headline is standard Super Cruise with a 3-year OnStar plan, which makes it the least costly Traverse that lets you take your hands off the wheel on the Creek Turnpike. Loading gets easier here too, with a One-Touch Fold second row and power-folding second- and third-row seats standard. The styling runs deliberately dark, from the blackout grille and badging to the red cabin accents, the flat-bottom steering wheel, the roof rails and 22-inch gloss Black painted wheels, and it lands just under the top-trim price.

2027 Traverse High Country, $56,100

The High Country is the comfort-first Traverse, and for 2027 it also carries the highest starting price, $56,100 with front-wheel drive or $58,100 with all-wheel drive. Where the RS spends its money on sport, this trim spends it on the cabin you sit in every day: wood accents and microfiber suede give the interior a softer, quieter feel, and Bose audio handles the sound. From the outside, Tritan Satin finishes and redesigned door and liftgate badging set it apart, riding on 22-inch gloss Black machined-face wheels, a different finish from the RS painted set. Standard Super Cruise with the 3-year OnStar plan, heated mirrors and a power tilt-and-telescopic wheel round out a seven-seat trim built for long, easy Oklahoma highway miles rather than for the trail.

Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix

Feature	LT	Z71	RS	High Country
Starting MSRP	$40,800	$49,100	$55,800	$56,100
Engine	2.5L turbo four-cylinder, 328 hp, 326 lb-ft, 8-speed automatic, all four trims
Drivetrain	FWD std, AWD +$2,000	AWD only	FWD std, AWD +$2,000	FWD std, AWD +$2,000
Seating	7, or available 8	7	7	7
Wheels	Aluminum (size not published on the LT card)	18-in. gloss Black machined-face, all-terrain tires	22-in. gloss Black painted	22-in. gloss Black machined-face
Super Cruise	Available	Available	Standard	Standard
Signature content	Smart Slide Seats, AutoSense Power Liftgate	Skid plate, Terrain Mode, Hill Descent Control, off-road suspension	Blackout styling, One-Touch Fold 2nd row, power-folding 2nd and 3rd rows	Real wood, microfiber suede, Bose audio, Tritan Satin finishes
Screen	17.7-inch touchscreen and 11-inch driver display standard on every trim

Two things stand out reading down the matrix. Super Cruise is the sharpest dividing line, standard on the RS and High Country and available below them, and it is the reason the jump from LT to RS is the biggest single step on the ladder. Everything mechanical under the hood is shared, so no trim is faster than another.

Common 2027 Traverse Trim Comparisons

Traverse LT vs RS

This is the two-ends-of-the-lineup comparison, and the gap is $15,000 before options. The LT at $40,800 gives you the whole usable Traverse: the engine, the third row, eight-passenger capability and the standard safety suite. The RS at $55,800 adds standard Super Cruise, 22-inch wheels, the blackout sport look, power-folding rear rows and a One-Touch Fold second row. If hands-free highway driving and the sport appearance matter to you, the RS is where they start; if they do not, the LT delivers the same space and capability for far less. Most families who do not need Super Cruise stay with the LT.

Traverse RS vs High Country

Only $300 separates these two, $55,800 against $56,100, and both include standard Super Cruise. The RS leans sporting, with blacked-out trim, red interior accents, a flat-bottom wheel and 22-inch gloss Black painted wheels. The High Country leans richer, with wood accents, microfiber suede, Bose audio and 22-inch gloss Black machined-face wheels. A driver who wants the athletic look takes the RS; one who wants the plusher cabin takes the High Country. Neither is more capable than the other, and both drive the same.

Traverse Z71 vs High Country

These two answer opposite questions. The Z71 at $49,100 is built to leave the pavement, with standard all-wheel drive, a skid plate, off-road suspension and all-terrain tires. The High Country at $56,100 is built for the highway and the driveway, with the premium cabin and standard Super Cruise but no off-road hardware. If your Saturdays involve gravel and grades, the Z71 is the answer; if they involve a long comfortable drive and a nice interior, the High Country is. Buying the wrong one for the job is the mistake this comparison exists to prevent.

The Traverse Value Verdict and Step-Up Guide

The value verdict: the LT is the volume trim and the one most Tulsa families should start with. It carries the full engine, the full standard safety content and the whole three-row layout, and it is the only trim that seats eight. Each step above it buys a specific thing for a specific buyer, laid out below.

Step	Price difference	What it adds, and who it is for
LT to Z71	+$8,300 (to AWD)	Standard all-wheel drive, skid plate, Terrain Mode, Hill Descent Control, off-road suspension and all-terrain tires. For the buyer who leaves the pavement. A different intent, not a straight upgrade.
LT to RS	+$15,000	Standard Super Cruise, 22-inch wheels, blackout sport styling, power-folding rear rows. For the buyer who wants hands-free highway driving and the sport look.
RS to High Country	+$300	Trades the sport look for the premium cabin: real wood, microfiber suede, Tritan Satin finishes, Bose audio. For the buyer who wants luxury over athletics.

Which 2027 Traverse Trim Is Right for You?

• If you need the most seats for the least money, the LT is the pick: eight-passenger capability and the full engine and safety suite at $40,800.
• If you drive gravel roads or tow off-pavement, the Z71, with standard all-wheel drive and real off-road hardware.
• If hands-free highway driving is the priority, the RS, the least expensive Traverse with standard Super Cruise.
• If you want the richest cabin, the High Country, for real wood, suede and Bose audio at $56,100.
• If weather is your concern but off-road is not, add all-wheel drive to any of the LT, RS or High Country for $2,000.

Shop 2027 Traverse Trims at Jim Norton T-Town Chevrolet

The best way to settle a trim decision is from the driver's seat. Come to 4924 S Memorial Dr in Tulsa, an easy run from Broken Arrow on Highway 51 or up US-75 from Glenpool, and sit in the trims you are weighing on the same visit. See what is in stock in our new Traverse inventory, book a test drive, or reach us at (918) 921-2100. Prefer to start with numbers? Get a figure on your current vehicle at our trade appraisal page or begin a finance application.

2027 Traverse Trim FAQs

How many trims does the 2027 Chevrolet Traverse have?

Four: LT, Z71, RS and High Country. The LT is the value entry at $40,800, the Z71 is the off-road build at $49,100, the RS is the sport trim at $55,800, and the High Country tops the lineup at $56,100. Every price is base MSRP excluding the $1,995 destination charge.

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

Just $300 in starting price, and both come with standard Super Cruise, so the difference is character. The RS is the sport trim with blackout styling, red interior accents and 22-inch gloss Black painted wheels. The High Country is the luxury trim with real wood, microfiber suede, Bose audio and 22-inch gloss Black machined-face wheels. Pick the look you prefer; the two are mechanically identical.

Which 2027 Traverse trim seats eight?

Only the LT offers eight-passenger seating, through an available second-row bench. Ordered without the bench, the LT seats seven. The Z71, RS and High Country all seat seven with second-row captain's chairs. If eight seats are a requirement, the LT is the trim to look at.

Is the Traverse Z71 available with front-wheel drive?

No. The Z71 comes with all-wheel drive as standard and is the only trim where it cannot be deleted, because the trim is built around off-road hardware that requires it. The LT, RS and High Country are front-wheel drive standard with all-wheel drive available for $2,000. If you want all-wheel drive without the off-road content, adding it to an LT is the least expensive route.

Which Traverse trims come with Super Cruise standard?

The RS and the High Country include Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance as standard equipment for 2027, each with a 3-year OnStar Super Cruise plan. It is available on the LT and Z71 rather than standard. The RS at $55,800 is the least expensive way to get it included.

Does moving up a trim add horsepower?

No. Every 2027 Traverse trim uses the same 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder making 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft through an 8-speed automatic. Moving up the ladder adds equipment, wheels, drivetrain content and cabin materials, but not power. A loaded High Country and a base LT accelerate the same.

What does the Traverse Z71 add over the other trims?

Genuine off-road hardware: standard all-wheel drive with an Advanced Twin-Clutch system, an off-road-tuned suspension with frequency-based dampers, a skid plate, Terrain Mode, Hill Descent Control and 18-inch gloss Black machined-face wheels on all-terrain tires. It also offers a new Oregon seat color. The Z71 is the Traverse built for gravel and grades rather than for the boulevard.

Can I order a Traverse trim that isn't in stock at your Tulsa dealership?

Yes. If the trim, drivetrain and color you want is not on the lot, we can locate or order it. Inventory changes weekly, so check our new Traverse inventory to see what is available now, and call us at (918) 921-2100 to start a locate. Broken Arrow, Sand Springs and Glenpool buyers make the drive to 4924 S Memorial Dr for exactly this.

Still weighing trims? The specs page puts every measured number side by side, the comparison page lines the Traverse up against its rivals, and the Traverse FAQ answers the rest. Everything is indexed on the 2027 Traverse research hub for Tulsa.

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