2015 GMC Acadia vs. 2016 GMC Acadia
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 GMC Acadia and 2016 GMC Acadia contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 GMC Acadia and the 2016 GMC Acadia.
When comparing the 2015 GMC Acadia's and the 2016 GMC Acadia's specifications and ratings, the 2015 GMC Acadia has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2015 GMC Acadia and 2016 GMC Acadia have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 GMC Acadia's and the 2016 GMC Acadia's specifications and ratings, the 2015 GMC Acadia is a better car than the 2016 GMC Acadia.
Pricing: A used 2015 GMC Acadia ranges from $8,685 to $19,995 while a used 2016 GMC Acadia is priced between $9,994 to $21,928.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 GMC Acadia and the 2016 GMC Acadia both lose 50.2 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the GMC Acadia is 8.5 out of 10. GMC Acadia is ranked 12 out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs, the GMC Acadia is ranked 14 and the GMC Acadia is ranked 14 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The GMC Acadia is also ranked 19 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs while the GMC Acadia is ranked 19 out of 67 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the GMC Acadia is 8.4 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2015 GMC Acadia and the 2016 GMC Acadia makes 281 horsepower. The Acadia is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. The Acadia is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 484 miles. This gives the 2015 GMC Acadia the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2016 GMC Acadia. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The GMC Acadia has an average safety rating of 4.88 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$33,975
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$28,869
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$20,695 - $33,975
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$30,975
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$29,055
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$20,995 - $34,010
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,074
Price Range:
$8,685 - $19,995
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$15,966
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$10,496 - $24,772
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
361
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
126,853
# Good or Great Deals:
141
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,810
Price Range:
$9,994 - $21,928
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$17,815
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$11,537 - $27,202
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
349
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
113,369
# Good or Great Deals:
150
GMC Acadia Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
9.8 / 10
GMC Acadia Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
9.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 GMC Acadia
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.1 - 4.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
26.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 GMC Acadia
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.6 - 5.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
26.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.8 - 9.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 15.8
GMC Acadia Rankings
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62 out of / 67GMC Acadia Rankings
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62 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2015 GMC Acadia Trim Levels
Denali, SLE-1, SLE-2, SLT-1, SLT-2
2016 GMC Acadia Trim Levels
Denali, SL, SLE-1, SLE-2, SLT-1, SLT-2
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.88 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.88 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
281 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
266 foot-lbs @ 3400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
281 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
266 foot-lbs @ 3400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
374 / 528 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 484 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61 inches
Cargo Space:
24.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
116.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
175.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61 inches
Cargo Space:
24.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
116.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
175.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4656 lbs
Width:
78.9 inches
Height:
70.4 inches
Length:
200.8 inches
Wheelbase:
118.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4656 lbs
Width:
78.9 inches
Height:
70.4 inches
Length:
200.8 inches
Wheelbase:
118.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/65R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Champagne Silver Metallic
Black
Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic
Gray
Iridium Metallic
Purple
Midnight Amethyst Metallic
Red
Crimson Red Tincoat
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White / White Diamond Tricoat
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Sparkling Silver Metallic
White
Summit White
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Light Titanium
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available