2016 Chevrolet Traverse value

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In Good condition, a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse is likely worth $2,100–$4,475 as a trade-in, $5,675–$8,800 in a private sale and $6,550–$10,250 at dealer retail, per Kelley Blue Book (fetched Oct 23, 2026); dealers were typically asking $20,290 (median of 22 cited listings on iSeeCars and Carvana, Oct 23, 2026).

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What you'd likely get

If you…Range
Trade-in at a dealer
What a dealer typically credits you toward another car.
$2,100–$4,475
Private-party sale
Selling yourself to another person.
$5,675–$8,800
Dealer retail (fair purchase)
What buyers typically pay a dealer.
$6,550–$10,250

Source: Kelley Blue Book, Good condition, fetched Oct 23, 2026, valid through 10/23/2026. Ranges span the styles KBB lists for this year. Edmunds per-model ranges: not available (not collected).

Typical dealer asking price: $20,290 (22 listings, Oct 23, 2026, iSeeCars and Carvana). Asking prices are what dealers list, not what they pay you. See the listings

Typical dealer asking price

$20,290

Median of 22 dealer listings. Typical range $13,790–$25,840 (middle 50%) from 22 cited comparable listings observed Oct 23, 2026–Oct 23, 2026.

See all 22 cited comparables
Asking prices as shown on each source page; miles marked ≈ were rounded to the nearest 1,000 by the source. CSV · JSON
PriceTrimMilesLocationSource
$5,790LT160,084Clayton, NJiSeeCars (Oct 23, 2026)
$7,194LT114,264Neptune, NJiSeeCars (Oct 23, 2026)
$13,590-≈93,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$13,790-≈103,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$13,790-≈105,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$13,790-≈102,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$14,590-≈89,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$14,990-≈81,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$15,990-≈86,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$15,990-≈89,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$19,590-≈85,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$20,990-≈90,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$23,590-≈64,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$23,990-≈73,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$24,590-≈39,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$25,590-≈48,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$25,590-≈37,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$26,590-≈57,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$26,990-≈39,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$27,990-≈59,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$29,990-≈48,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)
$37,590-≈25,000NationalCarvana (Oct 23, 2026)

Method: Median of asking/sold prices of cited comparable 2016 Chevrolet Traverse listings observed in the last 120 days. Minimum 5 comps required. How this works

Safety recalls (0)

NHTSA's recall database returned no recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse model names we queried.

Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check a VIN-specific recall at NHTSA.

Source: NHTSA Recalls API (TRAVERSE) · fetched Oct 23, 2026 · HTTP 403 (no records)

Fuel economy (17–18 MPG combined)

VersionCity/Hwy/CombEngine
Traverse AWD Automatic 6-spd15/22/173.6L 6cyl · Regular · All-Wheel Drive
Traverse FWD Automatic 6-spd15/22/183.6L 6cyl · Regular · Front-Wheel Drive

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov · fetched Oct 23, 2026

NHTSA model names

NHTSA vPIC lists these Chevrolet model names for 2016: Traverse.

Source: NHTSA vPIC · fetched Oct 23, 2026

Kelley Blue Book values

For a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse in Good condition, KBB showed: fair purchase price $6,550–$10,250; private party $5,675–$8,800; trade-in $2,100–$4,475.

KBB values by style (3)
StyleFair purchasePrivate partyTrade-in
LS Sport Utility 4D$6,550$5,675$2,100
LT Sport Utility 4D$8,775$7,625$3,325
LTZ Sport Utility 4D$10,250$8,800$4,475

Source: Kelley Blue Book, fetched Oct 23, 2026 · KBB values valid through 10/23/2026 · page hash 3a2812cdcce0. KBB figures are KBB's estimates, shown separately from our listing-based value.

2016 Chevrolet Traverse specs

Fuel economy (city / hwy / combined)15 / 22 / 17–18 MPG (EPA)
Engine3.6L 6-cyl (EPA)
Horsepower281 - 288 hp (KBB)
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd (EPA)
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive (EPA)
Fuel typeRegular (EPA)
EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD (EPA)
Body stylesSport Utility 4D (KBB)
Cargo volume116.3 cu ft (KBB)
Trims / stylesLS Sport Utility 4D, LT Sport Utility 4D, LTZ Sport Utility 4D (KBB)

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov (fetched Oct 23, 2026) and Kelley Blue Book (fetched Oct 23, 2026); fields marked with another source cite that page and fetch date. Ranges span all versions listed.

Market context

US used car & truck prices (CPI index)

Latest: 182.2 (Sep 2026), -1.5% vs. a year earlier. Peak in the last 10 years: 216.9 (Feb 2022).

Sep 2016 – Sep 2026. National index (1982–84=100); it shows market direction, not the value of a specific car.

Source: FRED CUSR0000SETA02 (BLS) · fetched Oct 23, 2026

Questions

What is a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse worth?

In Good condition, a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse is likely worth $2,100–$4,475 as a trade-in, $5,675–$8,800 in a private sale and $6,550–$10,250 at dealer retail, per Kelley Blue Book (fetched Oct 23, 2026); dealers were typically asking $20,290 (median of 22 cited listings on iSeeCars and Carvana, Oct 23, 2026).

What is the trade-in value of a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse?

Kelley Blue Book lists a trade-in range of $2,100–$4,475 for a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse in Good condition (fetched Oct 23, 2026). Private-party: $5,675–$8,800. Dealer retail: $6,550–$10,250.

What do dealers ask for a used 2016 Chevrolet Traverse?

Dealers typically ask about $20,290 for a 2016 Chevrolet Traverse (median asking price; middle 50% $13,790–$25,840), based on 22 cited listings from iSeeCars and Carvana observed Oct 23, 2026.

What is the price range for a used 2016 Chevrolet Traverse?

Asking prices in our 22 cited listings ran from $5,790 to $37,590; the middle half sat between $13,790 and $25,840.

How many miles do used 2016 Chevrolet Traverse listings have?

The 22 listings with a mileage shown had 25,000–160,084 miles (median 85,000).

Where does this 2016 Chevrolet Traverse value come from?

From 22 public listings on iSeeCars and Carvana, each linked below with its fetch date and a content hash of the page we read. Download them as CSV or JSON.

Does the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse have recalls?

NHTSA returned no recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse model names we queried (checked Oct 23, 2026).

What MPG does the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse get?

EPA combined fuel economy for 2016 Chevrolet Traverse versions ranges from 17 to 18 MPG, per fueleconomy.gov.

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