2017 GMC Acadia vs. 2018 GMC Acadia
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 GMC Acadia and 2018 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 2017 GMC Acadia and the 2018 GMC Acadia.
When we compare the 2017 GMC Acadia's and the 2018 GMC Acadia's specifications and ratings, the 2017 GMC Acadia has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2017 GMC Acadia and 2018 GMC Acadia have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2017 GMC Acadia's and the 2018 GMC Acadia's specifications and ratings, the 2017 GMC Acadia is a better car than the 2018 GMC Acadia.
Pricing: A used 2017 GMC Acadia ranges from $13,995 to $25,896 while a used 2018 GMC Acadia is priced between $14,995 to $27,997.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 GMC Acadia and the 2018 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 2017 GMC Acadia and the 2018 GMC Acadia makes 193 horsepower. Both the Acadia and the Acadia are rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
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:
$29,070
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$29,141
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$21,195 - $34,210
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$29,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$30,126
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$22,995 - $34,810
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,798
Price Range:
$13,995 - $25,896
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$19,906
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$12,544 - $29,613
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
588
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
96,308
# Good or Great Deals:
264
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$21,467
Price Range:
$14,995 - $27,997
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$22,710
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$14,757 - $32,004
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
433
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
91,091
# Good or Great Deals:
184
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 2017 GMC Acadia
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 6.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
26.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 GMC Acadia
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.6 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
26.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 10.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
2.1 - 16.3
GMC Acadia Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 39Ranking
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11 out of / 67Ranking
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12 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 16Ranking
13 out of / 32Ranking
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14 out of / 39Ranking
14 out of / 32Ranking
16 out of / 32Ranking
18 out of / 67Ranking
18 out of / 39Ranking
18 out of / 39Ranking
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19 out of / 39Ranking
22 out of / 34Ranking
22 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 67Ranking
26 out of / 28Ranking
27 out of / 39Ranking
27 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 30Ranking
31 out of / 39Ranking
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62 out of / 67GMC Acadia Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 39Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 39Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
5 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 39Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 39Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 39Ranking
12 out of / 39Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 16Ranking
13 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 21Ranking
14 out of / 39Ranking
14 out of / 32Ranking
16 out of / 32Ranking
18 out of / 67Ranking
18 out of / 39Ranking
18 out of / 39Ranking
19 out of / 67Ranking
19 out of / 39Ranking
22 out of / 34Ranking
22 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 67Ranking
26 out of / 28Ranking
27 out of / 39Ranking
27 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 30Ranking
31 out of / 39Ranking
33 out of / 67Ranking
33 out of / 67Ranking
58 out of / 59Ranking
62 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2017 GMC Acadia Trim Levels
Denali, SL, SLE-1, SLE-2, SLT-1, SLT-2
2018 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 / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
193 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
188 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
193 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
188 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
399 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
399 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Cargo Space:
12.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
79 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
156.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Cargo Space:
12.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
79 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
156.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3956 lbs
Width:
75.4 inches
Height:
66 inches
Length:
193.6 inches
Wheelbase:
112.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3879 lbs
Width:
75.4 inches
Height:
66 inches
Length:
193.6 inches
Wheelbase:
112.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic / Sparkling Silver Metallic
White
Summit White
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
