2017 GMC Terrain vs. 2018 GMC Terrain
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 GMC Terrain and 2018 GMC Terrain 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 Terrain and the 2018 GMC Terrain.
In comparing the 2017 GMC Terrain's and the 2018 GMC Terrain's specifications and ratings, the 2017 GMC Terrain has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2018 GMC Terrain has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The 2017 GMC Terrain and 2018 GMC Terrain have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2017 GMC Terrain's and the 2018 GMC Terrain's specifications and ratings, the 2017 GMC Terrain is a better car than the 2018 GMC Terrain.
Pricing: A used 2017 GMC Terrain ranges from $7,943 to $18,419 while a used 2018 GMC Terrain is priced between $10,995 to $21,997.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 GMC Terrain and the 2018 GMC Terrain both lose 49.3 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the GMC Terrain is 7.9 out of 10. GMC Terrain is ranked 10 out of 19 Best Small SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs, the GMC Terrain is ranked 21 and the GMC Terrain is ranked 21 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the GMC Terrain is 7.7 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2017 GMC Terrain’s base engine makes 182 horsepower, and the 2018 GMC Terrain base engine makes 170 horsepower. The Terrain is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 583 miles. The Terrain is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 447 miles.This gives the 2018 GMC Terrain the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2017 GMC Terrain the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The GMC Terrain has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
24070
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
23728
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
21995 - 25645
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
24995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
24370
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
22550 - 27895
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
12876
Price Range:
7943 - 18419
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
14378
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
11916 - 18803
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
487
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
104020
# Good or Great Deals:
166
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16465
Price Range:
10995 - 21997
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
16311
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
12871 - 23031
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
590
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
98237
# Good or Great Deals:
195
GMC Terrain Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
GMC Terrain Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 GMC Terrain
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
3.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.11
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 GMC Terrain
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
4.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
2.6 - 8.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.11
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3807224038654216
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 12.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.214272190172314
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.9 - 14.0
GMC Terrain Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 66Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 18Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
13 out of / 18Ranking
14 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 19Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
17 out of / 54Ranking
18 out of / 66Ranking
18 out of / 66Ranking
21 out of / 66Ranking
21 out of / 66Ranking
21 out of / 66Ranking
26 out of / 66Ranking
26 out of / 54Ranking
34 out of / 66Ranking
41 out of / 66Ranking
42 out of / 66Ranking
47 out of / 66Ranking
51 out of / 66GMC Terrain Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 66Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
11 out of / 18Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
13 out of / 18Ranking
14 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 19Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
17 out of / 54Ranking
18 out of / 66Ranking
18 out of / 66Ranking
21 out of / 66Ranking
21 out of / 66Ranking
21 out of / 66Ranking
26 out of / 66Ranking
26 out of / 54Ranking
34 out of / 66Ranking
41 out of / 66Ranking
42 out of / 66Ranking
47 out of / 66Ranking
51 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
2017 GMC Terrain Trim Levels
Denali, SL, SLE-1, SLE-2, SLT
2018 GMC Terrain Trim Levels
Denali, SL, SLE, SLE Diesel, SLT, SLT Diesel
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
182 hp @ 6700 rpm
Torque:
172 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
170 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
203 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
395 / 583 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 30 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
387 / 447 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
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:
N/A
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:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Cargo Space:
31.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
29.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3792 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
185.5 inches
Wheelbase:
112.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3449 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
65.4 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
107.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
