Chevrolet Blazer vs. Chevrolet Traverse
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Blazer and Chevrolet Traverse contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Blazer and the Chevrolet Traverse.
In comparing the Chevrolet Blazer's and the Chevrolet Traverse's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Blazer has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Chevrolet Traverse has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Blazer's and the Chevrolet Traverse's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Blazer is a better car than the Chevrolet Traverse.
Pricing: For a new model, the Chevrolet Blazer's price is between $34,313 and $51,265, with the Chevrolet Traverse priced between $38,942 and $57,706.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Blazer loses 46.6 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Traverse loses 49.2 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Blazer retains 2.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Traverse.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Blazer is 8.8 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Traverse's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Blazer being ranked 2 out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs and the Chevrolet Traverse being ranked 15 out of 32. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the Chevrolet Blazer is ranked 4 and the Chevrolet Traverse is ranked 20.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Blazer is 8.8 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Traverse the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Blazer a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Traverse.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Blazer’s base engine makes 228 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Traverse base engine makes 328 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Chevrolet Blazer has higher safety ratings than the Chevrolet Traverse, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.81 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$34,313 - $51,265
Starting MSRP:
$35,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$37,697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,320
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$38,942 - $57,706
Starting MSRP:
$37,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$37,697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,320
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$40,742
Price Range:
$33,498 - $49,635
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$47,563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$40,678 - $66,020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,762
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,806
# Good or Great Deals:
138
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$47,563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$40,678 - $66,020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3,322
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
50
# Good or Great Deals:
0
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$16,699
Depreciation %:
47.2%
Resale Value $:
$18,701
Residual Value %:
52.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
46.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27.5% - 53.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$18,794
Depreciation %:
50%
Resale Value $:
$18,806
Residual Value %:
50%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
46.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27.5% - 53.5%
Chevrolet Blazer Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Chevrolet Traverse Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
9.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Blazer
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
28.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Traverse
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
8.6
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
7.5%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
Chevrolet Blazer Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 18Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 67Ranking
5 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
19 out of / 67Ranking
19 out of / 32Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
26 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 32Ranking
31 out of / 32Ranking
32 out of / 67Ranking
38 out of / 59Ranking
40 out of / 67Ranking
40 out of / 67Ranking
47 out of / 67Ranking
52 out of / 67Ranking
55 out of / 67Chevrolet Traverse Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 39Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 39Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 39Ranking
9 out of / 18Ranking
9 out of / 17Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 16Ranking
11 out of / 28Ranking
12 out of / 39Ranking
12 out of / 34Ranking
12 out of / 21Ranking
13 out of / 39Ranking
14 out of / 32Ranking
15 out of / 39Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
17 out of / 32Ranking
19 out of / 39Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
21 out of / 39Ranking
22 out of / 67Ranking
22 out of / 32Ranking
23 out of / 39Ranking
23 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 67Ranking
25 out of / 32Ranking
25 out of / 30Ranking
26 out of / 39Ranking
32 out of / 39Ranking
40 out of / 67Ranking
43 out of / 59Ranking
56 out of / 67Ranking
61 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Blazer Trim Levels
LT, Premier, RS
Chevrolet Traverse Trim Levels
LS, LT, RS, Z71
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.81 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
228 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
328 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
326 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
Not yet available
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
427 / 563 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Cargo Space:
30.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
64.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
138.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
62.2 inches
Cargo Space:
22.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
97.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3918 lbs
Width:
76.7 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
191.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
Not yet available
Width:
87.9 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
204.5 inches
Wheelbase:
121 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Riptide Blue Metallic
Brown
Copper Bronze Metallic
Gray
Sterling Gray Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat / Red Hot
White
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat / Summit White
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Lakeshore Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Sterling Gray Metallic
Red
Not available
White
Summit White
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black/Medium Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
