GMC Acadia vs. Jeep Wagoneer
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the GMC Acadia and Jeep Wagoneer 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 GMC Acadia and the Jeep Wagoneer.
When we compare the GMC Acadia's and the Jeep Wagoneer's specifications and ratings, The Jeep Wagoneer has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the GMC Acadia's and the Jeep Wagoneer's specifications and ratings, the Jeep Wagoneer is a better car than the GMC Acadia.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the GMC Acadia loses 53.1 percent of its value and the Jeep Wagoneer loses 49.1 percent of its value. This means the Jeep Wagoneer retains 4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the GMC Acadia.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the GMC Acadia’s base engine makes 328 horsepower, and the Jeep Wagoneer base engine makes 420 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The GMC Acadia and Jeep Wagoneer are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the GMC Acadia has higher safety ratings than the Jeep Wagoneer, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
46271 - 65046
Starting MSRP:
43700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
39270
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
32190 - 44750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
59945
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
67138
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
53000 - 101945
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
51009
Price Range:
42665 - 56055
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
51972
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
50800 - 55009
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
80211
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
71641 - 90487
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
23312
Depreciation %:
0.53346162
Resale Value $:
20388
Residual Value %:
0.46653838000000003
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.51651297
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
0.36117337 - 0.54113436
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
29745
Depreciation %:
0.49620514
Resale Value $:
30200
Residual Value %:
0.50379486
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)
0.56272363
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)
0.47365125 - 0.60547456
GMC Acadia Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Jeep Wagoneer Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Acadia
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.8 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.191
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jeep Wagoneer
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
8.8 - 11.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.212056590356764
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.5 - 6.4
GMC Acadia Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 66Ranking
1 out of / 33Ranking
1 out of / 31Ranking
2 out of / 66Ranking
2 out of / 33Ranking
3 out of / 66Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
5 out of / 66Ranking
5 out of / 31Ranking
6 out of / 66Ranking
6 out of / 33Ranking
6 out of / 33Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 31Ranking
8 out of / 33Ranking
8 out of / 33Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
10 out of / 66Ranking
10 out of / 31Ranking
10 out of / 31Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 66Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
13 out of / 33Ranking
13 out of / 31Ranking
14 out of / 33Ranking
15 out of / 66Ranking
16 out of / 66Ranking
16 out of / 31Ranking
17 out of / 33Ranking
17 out of / 33Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 66Ranking
20 out of / 31Ranking
21 out of / 33Ranking
23 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 26Ranking
25 out of / 33Ranking
26 out of / 33Ranking
29 out of / 66Ranking
30 out of / 54Ranking
48 out of / 66Ranking
52 out of / 54Ranking
58 out of / 66Jeep Wagoneer Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 33Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 33Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 33Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 33Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 33Ranking
15 out of / 33Ranking
16 out of / 33Ranking
22 out of / 33Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 33Ranking
30 out of / 33Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
GMC Acadia Trim Levels
AT4, Denali, Elevation
Jeep Wagoneer Trim Levels
Base, Carbide, Overland, Series II, Series III, Super
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:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
328 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
326 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
420 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
468 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6120 lbs
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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
451 / 636 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
62 inches
Cargo Space:
23 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
97.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Cargo Space:
27.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
116.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
206.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4502 lbs
Width:
87.9 inches
Height:
71 inches
Length:
204 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5960 lbs
Width:
94 inches
Height:
79.7 inches
Length:
214.7 inches
Wheelbase:
123 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/55R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Gray
Crystal Metallic / Sterling Metallic
Red
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
White
Glacier White Tricoat / Summit White
Blue
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Gray
Baltic Gray Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Velvet Red Pearl Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Blue
Midnight Sky / River Rock
Silver
Silver Zynith
Interior Colors
Black
After Dark
Gray
Gideon Gray
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Global Black
Gray
Not available
Beige
Sea Salt/Black
