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GMC Acadia — Competitive Compare

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Where it stands against its rivals

The Acadia spans 7 grades: its entry price of $43,600 ranks 6th lowest of the 7 models compared (the Grand Cherokee starts at $37,995), and its top grade at $65,400 is the most expensive in the group. On specifications, among the 7 models it has the lowest EPA combined fuel economy (17 mpg (7.2 km/L)) and has the largest cargo volume (651 L). The 7 models compared here range from $37,995 to $65,400; Highlander, Pilot, Telluride are the closest rivals by segment and price.

Written from the price, specification and equipment data on this page.

GMC Acadia
GMC
Acadia
2027 model-year price
Toyota Highlander
Toyota
Highlander
2026 model-year price
Honda Pilot
Honda
Pilot
2026 model-year price
Kia Telluride
Kia
Telluride
2027 model-year price
Ford Explorer
Ford
Explorer
2026 model-year price
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep
Grand Cherokee
2026 model-year price
Hyundai Palisade
Hyundai
Palisade
2026 model-year price
Trims shown in the price spectrum
Powertrain
Price (USD)
GMC Acadia
GMC
Acadia
Toyota Highlander
Toyota
Highlander
Honda Pilot
Honda
Pilot
Kia Telluride
Kia
Telluride
Ford Explorer
Ford
Explorer
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep
Grand Cherokee
Hyundai Palisade
Hyundai
Palisade
$34k
$36k
$38k
$40k
$42k
$44k
$46k
$48k
$50k
$52k
$54k
$56k
$58k
$60k
$62k
$64k
$66k
$68k
Option prices haven't been collected for this comparison yet.
ICE
HV
Specifications
GMC
Acadia
Toyota
Highlander
Honda
Pilot
Kia
Telluride
Ford
Explorer
Jeep
Grand Cherokee
Hyundai
Palisade
Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length (mm)
5182
4966
5030
5060
5050
4900
5020
Overall Width (mm)
—
1930
2000
1989
2000
1985
1975
Overall Height (mm)
1803
1745–1755
1770
1765–1791
1778
1795
1750
Wheelbase (mm)
3071
2850
2890
2969
3025
2965
2900
↓Min. Turning Radius (m)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
↓Curb Weight (kg)
2042
1900–2010
1950–2080
1987–2233
2050–2200
1950–2050
2020–2220
↓Gross Weight (kg)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Cargo Volume (L)
651
453
468
603
515
623
622
Performance & Efficiency
Fuel Economy (EPA combined)
17–22 mpg (7.2–9.4 km/L)
24–35 mpg (10.2–14.9 km/L)
20–22 mpg (8.5–9.4 km/L)
19–35 mpg (8.1–14.9 km/L)
19–24 mpg (8.1–10.2 km/L)
23–25 mpg (9.8–10.6 km/L)
23–31 mpg (9.8–13.2 km/L)
Range (EPA)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
↓0–100 km/h (s)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Top Speed (km/h)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Powertrain
Displacement (cc)
2500
2393–2487
3471
2497
2261–2953
3604
2497–3778
Max Power (kW)
245
181–198
213
204–245
224–298
203
201–245
Max Torque (N·m)
442
239–430
355
422–460
380–563
347
333–460
Front Motor (kW)
—
—
—
—
—
—
54
Rear Motor (kW)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Battery (kWh)
—
—
—
—
—
—
1.65
Fuel Tank (L)
73–82
64–68
74
69–72
70
93
71
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Regular
Regular
Regular
Regular
Regular
Regular
Drivetrain & Suspension
Drive System
FWD / AWD
AWD
FWD / AWD
FWD / AWD
RWD / 4WD
RWD (4WD optional) / 4WD
FWD / AWD
Transmission
8AT
8AT / e-CVT
10AT
8AT / 6AT
10AT
8AT
8AT / 6AT
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut/lower arm
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Independent Short/Long Arm
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multilink
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Independent Multi-link
Multi-link
Front Brake
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Tire Size
255/65R18 / 255/55R20 / 275/45R22 / 265/65R18
225/65R18 / 235/55R20 / 235/65R18
245/60R18 / 265/45R21 / 265/60R18 (A/T) / 255/50R20
235/65R18 / 255/60R18 / 265/45R21 / 255/50R20
255/65R18 / 245/50R21 / 255/55R20 / 255/65R18 (A/T)
265/60R18 / 265/45R21
245/60R18 / 245/50R20 / 265/60R18 (A/T)
Wheel Size
18" Alloy / 20" Alloy / 22" Alloy
18" Alloy / 20" Alloy
18" Alloy / 21" Alloy / 20" Alloy
18" Alloy / 21" Alloy / 20" Alloy
18" Alloy / 21" Alloy / 20" Alloy
18" Alloy / 21" Alloy
18" Alloy / 20" Alloy
Seating (seats)
—
8
7–8
7–8
7
5
7–8
Ground Clearance (mm)
—
203
203
188–231
203
213–274
203
● Best value per row (numeric only) | ↓ Lower is better | Underlined = varies by grade (shown as min–max or all values)
EPA ratings are U.S. EPA combined fuel economy (mpg) and range (miles); km/L and km in parentheses are unit conversions, not WLTC values.
Equipment
GMC
Acadia
Toyota
Highlander
Honda
Pilot
Kia
Telluride
Ford
Explorer
Jeep
Grand Cherokee
Hyundai
Palisade
Exterior
LED Headlights
● STD
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
LED Fog Lights
—
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
Interior
Panoramic / Sunroof
○ MOP
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
Head-Up Display
—
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
Digital Rearview Mirror
—
—*
—*
—*
—*
—*
—*
Ambient Lighting
—
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
Seating
Leather Seats
● STD
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
Power Driver Seat
● STD
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
Heated Front Seats
● STD
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
Ventilated Front Seats
● STD
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
Memory Seat
—
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
Safety
Adaptive Cruise Control
● STD
● STD*★★☆
● STD*★★★
● STD*★★☆
● STD*★★★
● STD*★★☆
● STD*★★★
Lane Keeping Assist
—
● STD*★★☆
● STD*★★★
● STD*★★☆
● STD*★★★
● STD*★★☆
● STD*★★★
Blind Spot Monitoring
● STD
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Surround-View Camera
—
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
● STD
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Traffic Sign Recognition
—
—*
—*
—*
—*
—*
—*
Comfort
Electronic Parking Brake
—
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Auto Brake Hold
—
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Wireless Charging
—
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
Heated Steering Wheel
—
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
Rear A/C Vents
—
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
Audio / Nav / Connectivity
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
● STD
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
8"+ Display
—
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Connected Services
—
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Premium Audio (Bose/Harman)
—
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
Storage & Utility
USB-C Charging
—
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
Tires & Wheels
Alloy Wheels
● STD
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
● STD*
18"+ Wheels
● STD
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
—*
● STD*
● STDStandard
○ MOPFactory Option (MOP)
▲ DOPDealer Option (DOP)
◆ PKGPackage Option
—Not Available
*Estimate (not stated by the manufacturer)
★★★Function Level (ADAS: ★=Basic ★★=Mid ★★★=Advanced)
Equipment-Adjusted Price
⚠ Equipment data is estimated from official manufacturer publications. Functional levels may differ between brands even for identically-named features.
GMC
Acadia
Toyota
Highlander
Honda
Pilot
Kia
Telluride
Ford
Explorer
Jeep
Grand Cherokee
Hyundai
Palisade
Base Price
$60,900
$50,725
$50,595
$51,490
$48,965
$43,435
$47,520
Standard Equipment Value
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Adjusted Price
$60,900
$50,725
$50,595
$51,490
$48,965
$43,435
$47,520
Effective Price Difference
* Equipment market value is estimated from the median MOP/DOP option prices across compared models.
Acadia
Benchmark (0%)
Highlander
−16.7% better value
Pilot
−16.9% better value
Telluride
−15.5% better value
Explorer
−19.6% better value
Grand Cherokee
−28.7% better value
Palisade
−22.0% better value
Segment-Exclusive Features
No segment-exclusive features found.

* Data aggregated from official manufacturer publications. Equipment market prices are estimated from the median of published MOP/DOP option prices. Verify with official manufacturer sources.

Data Sources
ModelPrice SourceSpec SourceEquipment SourceNotesRetrieved
GMC Acadia
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteComparison siteComparison site
  • Price: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — MSRP excluding destination
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — per-configuration specifications (incl. EPA ratings)
  • Equipment: Comparison site (Velocity Journal, 2026-11-12) — only equipment listed by the source is recorded (others left blank)
2026-11-11
Toyota Highlander
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteGovernment agency / EstimateEstimate
Most equipment values are estimates
  • Price: Comparison site (CarWhere (record of the manufacturer's published US prices), 2026-11-11) — excluding the $1,595 destination charge (as of Nov 5, 2026); the 2027 model becomes an EV, not yet priced
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
  • Specs: Government agency (U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov, 2026-11-11) — EPA combined fuel economy and range (checked against EPA data; mismatched trims corrected)
2026-11-11
Honda Pilot
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteGovernment agency / EstimateEstimate
Most equipment values are estimates
  • Price: Comparison site (CarWhere (record of the manufacturer's published US prices), 2026-11-11) — excluding the $1,495 destination charge
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
  • Specs: Government agency (U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov, 2026-11-11) — EPA combined fuel economy and range (checked against EPA data; mismatched trims corrected)
2026-11-11
Kia Telluride
2027 model-year price
Comparison siteManufacturer / Government agency / Comparison site / EstimateEstimate
Most equipment values are estimates
  • Specs (wheelbase; hybrid height and curb weight): Manufacturer (Kia America website (2027 Telluride Hybrid specifications), 2026-11-11) — wheelbase 116.9 in; hybrid height 69.9 in (X-Line 70.5 in); EX Hybrid AWD 4,806 lb, SX Hybrid 4,747 lb
  • Price: Comparison site (CarWhere (record of the manufacturer's published US prices), 2026-11-11) — excluding the $1,545 destination charge; gas trims without AWD in the name are FWD
  • Specs: Comparison site (Velocity Journal (US new-car catalog), 2026-11-11) — per-configuration weight, fuel economy, tires, fuel tank, cargo and ground clearance; also the prices of S AWD, EX AWD and EX Hybrid AWD (AWD adds $2,000)
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
  • Specs: Government agency (U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov, 2026-11-11) — EPA combined fuel economy and range (checked against EPA data; mismatched trims corrected)
2026-11-11
Ford Explorer
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteGovernment agency / EstimateEstimate
Most equipment values are estimates
  • Price: Comparison site (Cars.com, 2026-11-11) — excluding destination
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
  • Specs: Government agency (U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov, 2026-11-11) — EPA combined fuel economy and range (checked against EPA data; mismatched trims corrected)
2026-11-11
Jeep Grand Cherokee
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteEstimateEstimate
Most equipment values are estimates
  • Price: Comparison site (CarWhere (record of the manufacturer's published US prices), 2026-11-11) — excluding the $1,995 destination charge; no separate prices by drivetrain (4x2 base, 4x4 optional)
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
2026-11-11
Hyundai Palisade
2026 model-year price
Comparison siteGovernment agency / EstimateEstimate
Most equipment values are estimates
  • Price: Comparison site (CarWhere (record of the manufacturer's published US prices), 2026-11-11) — excluding the $1,600 destination charge; AWD adds $2,000 (XRT PRO is AWD only)
  • Specs: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — specs of trims added in Nov 2026 start from the closest existing trim, with published drivetrain, powertrain and dimension figures substituted
  • Equipment: Estimate (Operator estimate, 2026-11-11) — equipment of trims added in Nov 2026 is estimated from the closest trim (marked * in the equipment table)
  • Specs: Government agency (U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov, 2026-11-11) — EPA combined fuel economy and range (checked against EPA data; mismatched trims corrected)
2026-11-11

Data is mainly from manufacturers' US websites and press releases; some values come from press reports or comparison sites, or are estimates, as labeled above. Prices are MSRP excluding destination charges.

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