$143 lower median
2012 Kia Sorento
$6,027Median asking price · 177 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,999–$7,950
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse prices in the U.S.
$6,170
Median pre-owned asking price
281 pre-owned listings · Updated September 21, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$4,995 – $7,900 All 281 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$6,170Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of September 21, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2012 Chevrolet Traverse in the U.S. is $6,170, based on 281 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse in the U.S. is $6,170 based on 281 active listings.
281 active dealer listings
Snapshot September 21, 2026 · refreshed daily
Typical: $4,995–$7,900 — the middle half of 281 asking prices
Median $6,170
$2,579 low
$12K high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$6,170
Pre-owned median (281)
146,460
Average mileage
What moves the price
Mileage
Asking prices run about $7,920 at 75K–90K miles and fall to $5,999 over 105K miles — roughly $600 for every 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles; trim, condition and equipment also vary.
Observed spread: up to $1,921Trim
The LS typically asks $5,998, while the LTZ asks $7,506 — same year, same market.
Observed spread: up to $1,508About these price differences
The $4,995–$7,900 typical range isn't randomness — two factors explain most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Mileage. These groups contain different vehicles.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
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Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.
Trim
Total miles the car has already driven, as shown on its odometer.
mi
Estimated asking price · All trims
$6,170
$4,995
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$7,900
281 listings · Nationwide
ⓘ This is a modelled estimate based on current listings and market data. Actual prices may vary.
Estimate assumptions
at typical mileage, nationwide
Modelled from 281 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2012 Chevrolet Traverse listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $6,170
2012 Chevrolet Traverse
LT
$3,495
VIN 1GNKRGED9CJ319101
−$2,675 · vs all-listings median
2012 Chevrolet Traverse
LS
$3,995
VIN 1GNKRFEDXCJ322860
−$2,175 · vs all-listings median
2012 Chevrolet Traverse
LS
$4,299
VIN 1GNKRFED3CJ260184
−$1,871 · vs all-listings median
View 9 more priced VINs
- LT VIN 1GNKVGED7CJ147355 $4,450 −$1,720 vs median
- LT VIN 1GNKRGED0CJ150747 $4,500 −$1,670 vs median
- LTZ VIN 1GNKVLED0CJ117896 $4,500 −$1,670 vs median
- LS VIN 1GNKREED4CJ248555 $4,498 −$1,672 vs median
- 2LT VIN 1GNKRJED7CJ309776 $5,450 −$720 vs median
- LT VIN 1GNKRGED8CJ380536 $5,950 −$220 vs median
- LS VIN 1GNKRFED9CJ278298 $4,995 −$1,175 vs median
- LT VIN 1GNKRGED3CJ401499 $7,500 +$1,330 vs median
- LT VIN 1GNKRGED3CJ197500 $8,995 +$2,825 vs median
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2012 Chevrolet Traverse with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 21, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse in this catalog, the 2012 Kia Sorento has the lowest median asking price ($6,027, 177 listings with photos) and the 2012 Buick Enclave the highest ($6,998, 233 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 21, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2012 Chevrolet Traverse
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 247 listings with photos, catalog median $6,170 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $4,995–$7,950
Photo: LT · 186,456 mi · view VIN
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$6,995Median asking price · 276 qualifying listings
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2012 Buick Enclave
$6,998Median asking price · 233 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,980–$8,995
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$6,990Median asking price · 188 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,398–$8,995
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Chevrolet Traverse All trims | see price overview above | $4,995–$7,950 | 247 |
| 2012 Kia Sorento All trims | $6,027 | $4,999–$7,950 | 177 |
| 2012 GMC Acadia All trims | $6,995 | $5,495–$8,995 | 288 |
| 2012 Jeep Liberty All trims | $6,995 | $5,499–$8,900 | 276 |
| 2012 Buick Enclave All trims | $6,998 | $5,980–$8,995 | 233 |
| 2012 Ford Edge All trims | $6,990 | $5,398–$8,995 | 188 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: September 21, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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2012 Chevrolet Traverse: a fair price for your mileage
Mileage means the miles recorded on the odometer. Compare asking prices in your mileage band, then select a trim — the equipment version — to narrow the comparison where data is available.
Across the national mileage bands, the overall difference is roughly $600 per 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles, not depreciation of the same car.
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 281
Median asking price $6,170
Mileage means the total miles on the odometer. Each point shows the median asking price for a mileage band; shaded areas show the middle 50% of prices.
Swipe the chart horizontally to see every mileage band.
Compare all trims at the same mileage
Compare like-for-like mileage
United States · all states · September 21, 2026
Read across a row to compare trims at a similar odometer reading. Each price is the median asking price for that group, not a valuation of your exact car.
Scroll sideways to compare all trims. Mileage stays visible on the left.
| Mileage (odometer) | All listings | LT | LS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75K–90K miles | $7,920 | $7,900 | — |
| 90K–105K miles | $8,000 | $7,995 | $7,949 |
| Over 105K miles | $5,999 | $5,995 | $5,995 |
“—” means insufficient data: at least 3 listings per trim and mileage band, or 5 for all trims combined. Equipment, condition and location can still differ within a row.
Counts cover the selected region and trim, including listings without usable mileage. Thin mileage bands and rare or unknown trims may be omitted from the chart.
View the full national mileage price table
Fair price by mileage — all versions combined
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75K–90K miles | 10 listings | $7,920 | $7,698–$8,573 |
| 90K–105K miles | 13 listings | $8,000 | $6,995–$8,495 |
| Over 105K miles | 249 listings | $5,999 | $4,989–$7,480 |
United States — all states. These bands combine different trims, conditions and listing histories. They do not hold trim or condition constant.
2012 Chevrolet Traverse: price by trim
United States · all states · September 21, 2026. Counts and prices below are national totals for each trim. The shared market filters update this table for your selected state and highlight your trim.
| Trim | Based on ⓘ | Median price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ | Where it sits ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT | 125 listings | $6,038 | $5,042–$7,722 | |
| LS | 66 listings | $5,998 | $4,995–$7,845 | |
| 2LT | 54 listings | $5,999 | $4,425–$6,981 | |
| LTZ | 36 listings | $7,506 | $5,716–$8,365 |
Understand the differences
2012 Chevrolet Traverse: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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LS 3.6L 6-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 1GNKRFED · year code C$5,995 Median asking price · U.S. 39 priced listings · September 20, 2026
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2LT 3.6L 6-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: 1GNKVJED · year code C$5,988 Median asking price · U.S. 28 priced listings · September 20, 2026
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LT 3.6L 6-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: 1GNKVGED · year code C$5,995 Median asking price · U.S. 48 priced listings · September 20, 2026
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LT 3.6L 6-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 1GNKRGED · year code C$5,950 Median asking price · U.S. 65 priced listings · September 20, 2026
Show 5 more configurations
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LS 3.6L 6-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: 1GNKVFED · year code C$6,982 Median asking price · U.S. 9 priced listings · September 20, 2026
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LTZ 3.6L 6-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: 1GNKVLED · year code C$7,495 Median asking price · U.S. 17 priced listings · September 20, 2026
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2LT 3.6L 6-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 1GNKRJED · year code C$6,764 Median asking price · U.S. 23 priced listings · September 20, 2026
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LS 3.6L 6-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: 1GNKREED · year code C$6,330 Median asking price · U.S. 15 priced listings · September 20, 2026
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LS 3.6L 6-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: 1GNKVEED · year code C368 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2012 Chevrolet Traverse factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
No verified factory brochure is currently listed for this exact model year.
Need equipment for a specific vehicle? Look up its factory window sticker →
Price history
Change state or trim for this report →
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse is $6,372 (September 2026) — down 8.9% from $6,995 in October 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $6,372 | $4,995–$7,656 | 186 |
| August 2026 | $6,170 | $4,800–$7,631 | 261 |
| July 2026 | $6,500 | $4,950–$7,946 | 260 |
| June 2026 | $6,200 | $4,821–$7,854 | 183 |
| May 2026 | $6,444 | $4,995–$7,995 | 176 |
| April 2026 | $6,462 | $5,000–$7,989 | 171 |
| March 2026 | $6,300 | $4,999–$7,950 | 221 |
| February 2026 | $6,494 | $4,999–$7,500 | 186 |
| January 2026 | $5,995 | $4,995–$6,998 | 155 |
| December 2025 | $6,074 | $4,990–$7,432 | 122 |
| November 2025 | $5,999 | $4,825–$7,307 | 119 |
| October 2025 | $6,995 | $5,217–$8,594 | 104 |
2012 Chevrolet Traverse prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot September 21, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Explore 35 more state markets
Idaho
Typical asking price
$6,090
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Washington
Typical asking price
$5,995
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 33
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Connecticut
Typical asking price
$6,166
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Massachusetts
Typical asking price
$6,995
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Jersey
Typical asking price
$4,650
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 17
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Oregon
Typical asking price
$5,990
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 11
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Wisconsin
Typical asking price
$7,444
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 26
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Kansas
Typical asking price
$5,999
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 21
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Louisiana
Typical asking price
$6,148
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 14
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Nebraska
Typical asking price
$7,450
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 23
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Hampshire
Typical asking price
$3,794
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
North Dakota
Typical asking price
$5,950
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 16
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
South Carolina
Typical asking price
$6,797
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 14
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Nevada
Typical asking price
$6,500
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 20
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Utah
Typical asking price
$4,766
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Maryland
Typical asking price
$6,500
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Montana
Typical asking price
$7,325
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Wyoming
Typical asking price
$6,988
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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The numbers are active listings, not prices. Badges mark the 8 busiest mapped states to keep the map readable; other states can also have listings.
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Listed this year counts every 2012 Chevrolet Traverse first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Chevrolet Traverse years
Same model, a different chapter. Start with a nearby year, or open the complete timeline.
An earlier model year
2011
Chevrolet Traverse
Typical asking price
$5,995
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2013
Chevrolet Traverse
Typical asking price
$6,990
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See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2027 $49,967 Median
- 2026 $47,083 Median
- 2025 $39,389 Median
- 2024 $39,069 Median
- 2023 $30,268 Median
- 2022 $24,900 Median
- 2021 $21,900 Median
- 2020 $19,635 Median
- 2019 $17,648 Median
- 2018 $14,995 Median
- 2017 $10,394 Median
- 2016 $9,085 Median
- 2015 $8,370 Median
- 2014 $7,898 Median
- 2013 $6,990 Median
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7.0% is an illustrative starting rate — use your own lender quote.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$108
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $604 down
Amount financed
$5,434
Total interest
$1,046
Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2012 Chevrolet Traverse prices range from $2,579 to $11,893?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $4,995 and $7,900 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
How much should mileage change the price of a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse?
Across the lowest- and highest-mileage groups, asking prices differ by roughly $600 per 10,000 miles. These groups contain different vehicles: this is not a same-trim adjustment or a forecast for one car. Compare the mileage and trim tables, then check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2012 Chevrolet Traverse are for sale right now?
281 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2012 Chevrolet Traverse?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 281 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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