Texas Star Grill Shop • Traeger buying guide
Which Traeger is worth the upgrade?
Compare Westwood, Woodridge and Timberline XL by the features you will actually use. Our starting point for a fuller backyard setup is the Woodridge Pro: more cooking room, Super Smoke mode and a folding prep shelf in one grill.
Our pick for the step up
Woodridge Pro
$1,149
970 sq. in. of cooking space, Super Smoke, a pellet sensor and included side and lower shelves. It is the upgrade we would start with if you regularly cook for a crowd and want prep space close at hand.
Prices shown are USD before tax and any delivery or assembly charges. Texas Star Grill Shop product links show the latest online price and availability. Ask your showroom about in-store pricing.
Westwood vs. Woodridge vs. Timberline XL
Westwood is a sensible entry point when keeping the purchase price down matters most. Our featured Woodridge lineup gives you a higher maximum grill temperature, with useful prep, storage and cooking upgrades as you move up the range.
WiFIRE app control is included on every model below. Super Smoke is a separate feature; grills without it still cook with wood-pellet smoke.
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| Model | Price shown | Cooking area* | Grill temperature | Super Smoke | Included prep, storage & cooking features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WestwoodManufacturer comparison model | $699.99† | 653 sq. in. | 180–450°F | No | Side shelf and bottom shelf |
| Westwood XLManufacturer comparison model | $799.99† | 823 sq. in. | 180–450°F | No | Side shelf and bottom shelf |
| Woodridge | $899 | 860 sq. in. | 180–500°F | No | Core grill setup; add-on shelves sold separately |
| Woodridge ProOur step-up pick | $1,149 | 970 sq. in. | 180–500°F | Yes | Folding side shelf, open lower shelf and pellet sensor |
| Woodridge Pro Plus | $1,399.99 | 970 sq. in. | 180–500°F | Yes | Folding side shelf, enclosed cabinet and pellet sensor |
| Woodridge Elite | $1,799.99 | 970 sq. in. | 180–500°F | Yes | Electric infrared side burner, insulated lid, cabinet and pellet sensor |
| Timberline XL | $3,999.99 | 1,320 sq. in. | 165–500°F | Yes | Induction cooktop, full insulation, touchscreen and cabinet |
*Advertised total cooking area across all racks, using Traeger’s US product listings. Westwood service documentation lists slightly different totals: 660 sq. in. and 825 sq. in. for XL. Total area is not the size of the main grate alone.
†Westwood prices are Traeger’s displayed US website prices, included for comparison. These two models are not listed in our current online Traeger grill catalog. Other prices are Texas Star Grill Shop’s online prices at the date above. Prices and availability can change.
What the upgrades buy you
Start with the essentials
Woodridge • $899
About $100 above the Westwood XL benchmark, the Woodridge raises the maximum grill setting from 450°F to 500°F and gives you 860 advertised square inches of cooking space.
The tradeoff: Westwood XL includes side and bottom shelves. Budget for optional shelving if you want it on the base Woodridge.
Explore Woodridge →More room, smoke & prep
Woodridge Pro • $1,149
The $250 step up from our base Woodridge adds 110 sq. in. of advertised cooking space, Super Smoke mode, a pellet sensor, a folding side shelf and open lower storage.
Choose it for: bigger cooks and a more complete prep-and-storage setup without moving into cabinet pricing.
Explore Woodridge Pro →Put storage behind doors
Pro Plus • $1,399.99
Keep the Pro’s 970-square-inch cooking area, Super Smoke and folding side shelf, then add an enclosed cabinet.
Choose it for: a tidier setup. This step up is mainly about storage, not extra cooking area. The Elite’s side burner and insulated lid are not included.
Explore Woodridge Pro Plus →Smoke, then finish with a sear
Elite • $1,799.99
The Elite adds a separate electric infrared side burner and an insulated lid while keeping 970 sq. in. of pellet-grill space and cabinet storage.
Choose it for: a dedicated high-heat finishing station alongside your pellet grill. The side burner is not the same technology as Timberline’s induction cooktop.
Explore Woodridge Elite →Want the most complete setup here? Timberline XL.
At $3,999.99, Timberline XL moves to 1,320 sq. in. of cooking area, fully insulated construction, touchscreen control and a separate induction cooktop. It makes sense when you want the larger, premium cooking station and will use those extras.
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A few questions before you choose
Is Woodridge always the better buy than Westwood?
No. Westwood can be the better fit for a lower budget, and its included shelves have value. Woodridge offers a 500°F maximum versus 450°F. We recommend looking at Woodridge Pro if Super Smoke, more cooking space and included prep and storage shelves matter to you.
Does a 500°F setting mean direct-flame grilling?
No. A higher chamber temperature does not mean direct flame at the cooking grate. If a separate finishing station is important, compare the Elite’s electric infrared side burner with Timberline XL’s induction cooktop, which uses compatible cookware.
Which models add insulation?
Traeger lists a lower heat shield on the Westwood and Woodridge models in this comparison. Woodridge Elite adds lid insulation. Timberline XL uses fully insulated construction. Avoid treating every grill with some insulation as equivalent.
Are covers, accessories, delivery and assembly included?
Do not assume they are included in the grill price. Check the linked product listing and confirm accessories, local delivery, assembly, fees and timing with the showroom before ordering. These are outdoor grills that require electricity and wood pellets.
Sources & comparison notes
Specifications use Traeger’s US product and support information, checked November 11, 2026. Linked Texas Star Grill Shop products are the source for our online prices. Recommendations reflect the features and price steps shown here, not a claim that one grill is best for every cook. This is a focused comparison, not Traeger’s entire range.
- Manufacturer comparison models: Westwood and Westwood XL.
- Manufacturer specifications: Woodridge, Woodridge Pro, Pro Plus, Elite and Timberline XL.
- Technical details: grill insulation, Elite electric side burner, Westwood support and Westwood XL support.