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2018 GMC Acadia vs. 2018 Honda Pilot

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 GMC Acadia and 2018 Honda Pilot 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 2018 GMC Acadia and the 2018 Honda Pilot.

When we compare the 2018 GMC Acadia's and the 2018 Honda Pilot's specifications and ratings, the 2018 GMC Acadia has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2018 Honda Pilot has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 GMC Acadia's and the 2018 Honda Pilot's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Honda Pilot is a better car than the 2018 GMC Acadia.

Pricing: A used 2018 GMC Acadia ranges from $14,995 to $27,997 while a used 2018 Honda Pilot is priced between $18,000 to $30,975.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 GMC Acadia loses 50.2 percent of its value and the 2018 Honda Pilot loses 43.6 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Honda Pilot retains 6.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 GMC Acadia.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the GMC Acadia is 8.5 out of 10 while the Honda Pilot's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the GMC Acadia being ranked 12 out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Honda Pilot being ranked 10 out of 39. Out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs, the GMC Acadia is ranked 14 and the Honda Pilot is ranked 11. The GMC Acadia is also ranked 19 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs while the Honda Pilot is ranked 11 out of 67.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the GMC Acadia is 8.4 out of 10. For the Honda Pilot the reliability rating is 9.2 out of 10. This gives the Honda Pilot a slight advantage in reliability compared to the GMC Acadia.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 GMC Acadia’s base engine makes 193 horsepower, and the 2018 Honda Pilot base engine makes 280 horsepower. The Acadia is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. The Pilot is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 527 miles.This gives the 2018 GMC Acadia the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 Honda Pilot the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the 2018 Honda Pilot has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2018 GMC Acadia has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front leg room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2018 Honda Pilot has higher safety ratings than the 2018 GMC Acadia, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.88 out of 5 Stars.

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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

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$30,900

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:

$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:

464

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

94,473

# Good or Great Deals:

183

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$24,418

Price Range:

$18,000 - $30,975

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

$22,710

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$14,757 - $32,004

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

447

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

92,769

# Good or Great Deals:

203

GMC Acadia Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

8.4 / 10

Retained Value:

7.4 / 10

Safety:

9.8 / 10

Honda Pilot Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

9.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.8 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



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%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Honda Pilot

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

5.1

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:

69.9%



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

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

14.1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

4.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

2.1 - 16.3

GMC Acadia Rankings

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

1 / 67

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 39

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

1 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

2 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

2 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

5 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

5 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

6 / 67

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 39

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

6 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

9 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

10 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

11 / 67

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

12 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

12 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

12 / 16

Safest Midsize SUVs

13 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

13 / 21

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

14 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs

14 / 32

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

16 / 32

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

18 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

18 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

18 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs

19 / 67

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 39

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

22 / 34

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

22 / 32

Safest Crossover SUVs

24 / 67

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

26 / 28

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

27 / 39

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

27 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

27 / 30

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

31 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

33 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

33 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

58 / 59

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

62 / 67

Honda Pilot Rankings

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

1 / 67

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

2 / 32

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

4 / 10

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

6 / 18

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

6 / 17

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

6 / 16

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

8 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

8 / 32

Best Family Crossover SUVs

9 / 67

Best Family Midsize SUVs

9 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

9 / 21

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

10 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

10 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs

11 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs

11 / 32

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

11 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

11 / 32

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

11 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

12 / 39

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

13 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

15 / 32

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

16 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

16 / 39

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

16 / 39

Safest Midsize SUVs

16 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

17 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

17 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

18 / 67

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

18 / 34

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

19 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

20 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

20 / 32

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

20 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

21 / 30

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

21 / 28

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

25 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

26 / 39

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

26 / 39

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

29 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

32 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

42 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

50 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

54 / 59

Summary Review

GMC’s Acadia is a crossover SUV that offers seating from five to eight passengers, depending on model year and trim. Shoppers will find the Acadia is a bit like an upscale version of the Chevy Traverse. 

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The Honda Pilot is one of America’s favorite three-row family vehicles. All but two trim levels offer seating for eight passengers, though many buyers opt for the 7-passenger configuration with two large captain's chairs in the second row.

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Pros and Cons

  • Near-luxury trims available
  • Off-road-focused trims available
  • Three engine choices

  • No green (hybrid/electric) powertrain available
  • Advanced active safety systems are optional, not standard

Pros and Cons

  • Seating for up to 8 in almost every trim 
  • Family-friendly features galore
  • Among the largest interior volume and cargo capacity of this segment’s SUVs
  • One of the most “made-in-America” models in this segment (Alabama)

  • No green (hybrid/electric) powertrain option available

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2018 GMC Acadia Trim Levels

Denali, SL, SLE-1, SLE-2, SLT-1, SLT-2

2018 Honda Pilot Trim Levels

Elite, EX, EX w/Honda Sensing, EX-L, EX-L w/Honda Sensing, EX-L w/Navi, EX-L w/RES, LX, Touring

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:

3 years / 36000 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):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 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:

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

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

280 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

262 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.069 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:

3.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


19 / 27 / 22

Range (city/hwy):

371 / 527 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:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

Available

Wifi:

N/A

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:

Standard

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Available

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:

N/A

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:

40.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

62 inches

Rear Head Room:

40.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

62 inches

Cargo Space:

16.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

83.9 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

169.4 cubic feet

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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4054 lbs

Width:

78.6 inches

Height:

69.8 inches

Length:

194.5 inches

Wheelbase:

111 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.3 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:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

245/60R18

Exterior Colors

Silver

Quicksilver Metallic

White

Summit White

Black

Not available

Blue

Not available

Gray

Not available

Green

Not available

Red

Not available

Exterior Colors

Silver

Lunar Silver Metallic

White

White Diamond Pearl

Black

Crystal Black Pearl

Blue

Obsidian Blue Pearl / Steel Sapphire Metallic

Gray

Modern Steel Metallic

Green

Black Forest Pearl

Red

Deep Scarlet Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Jet Black

Beige

Not available

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Beige

Beige

Gray

Gray

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