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The 3.6L V6 with nine-speed automatic delivers 310 hp and feels genuinely quick for a three-row SUV; owners call it the easiest family hauler to drive on the highway because the transmission doesn't hunt between gears like earlier Traverses did. The third row actually fits adults for short trips, not just kids, and the panoramic sunroof makes the cabin feel huge when you're sitting in traffic with your windows down.
The infotainment touchscreen starts freezing or responding slowly around 40k–60k miles, requiring a dealer reset that costs $150–300 if out of warranty. The transmission can shudder or hesitate during acceleration between 2nd and 3rd gear, especially in 2019–2020 model years, sometimes requiring a software reflash. Paint peeling on the hood and roof has been logged at dealerships starting around 30k miles in humid climates.
Under 60k miles: $28,000–$34,000. 60k–110k miles: $22,000–$28,000. Over 110k miles: $16,000–$22,000. Higher trims (Premier, High Country) and all-wheel drive add $2,000–$4,000; single-owner, accident-free examples command top dollar in the Mountain West.
Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.
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