GMC Acadia vs. Toyota Sequoia
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the GMC Acadia and Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia.
When we compare the GMC Acadia's and the Toyota Sequoia's specifications and ratings, the GMC Acadia has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Toyota Sequoia has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the GMC Acadia's and the Toyota Sequoia's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Sequoia is a better car than the GMC Acadia.
Pricing: A used 2022 GMC Acadia ranges from $23,976 to $37,500 while a used 2022 Toyota Sequoia is priced between $37,994 to $61,992.
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 Toyota Sequoia loses 39.2 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Sequoia retains 13.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the GMC Acadia.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the GMC Acadia is 7.8 out of 10 while the Toyota Sequoia's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the GMC Acadia being ranked 10 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Toyota Sequoia being ranked 2 out of 34.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the GMC Acadia is 7.7 out of 10. For the Toyota Sequoia the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Sequoia a slight advantage in reliability compared to the GMC Acadia.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the GMC Acadia’s base engine makes 228 horsepower, and the Toyota Sequoia base engine makes 381 horsepower. The Acadia is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 563 miles. The Sequoia is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. This gives the GMC Acadia the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Sequoia. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The GMC Acadia 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:
34800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
34578
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27400 - 40325
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
50500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
56492
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
46250 - 87995
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
30105
Price Range:
23976 - 37500
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
31821
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
25159 - 43117
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
543
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
45720
# Good or Great Deals:
184
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
51113
Price Range:
37994 - 61992
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
49577
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
34663 - 56379
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
53271
# Good or Great Deals:
3
GMC Acadia Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Sequoia Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Acadia
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.7 - 13.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.191
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Sequoia
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
5.8 - 12.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.626
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1514193018023646
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
7.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 25.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4566189390131625
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.0 - 9.6
GMC Acadia Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
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5 out of / 34Ranking
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6 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
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10 out of / 67Ranking
10 out of / 34Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
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11 out of / 34Ranking
11 out of / 34Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 34Ranking
13 out of / 34Ranking
13 out of / 32Ranking
15 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 34Ranking
16 out of / 32Ranking
17 out of / 34Ranking
18 out of / 67Ranking
18 out of / 32Ranking
19 out of / 30Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
21 out of / 34Ranking
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25 out of / 34Ranking
26 out of / 28Ranking
27 out of / 67Ranking
27 out of / 32Ranking
29 out of / 56Ranking
31 out of / 67Ranking
42 out of / 67Ranking
55 out of / 56Ranking
63 out of / 67Toyota Sequoia Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 34Ranking
2 out of / 34Ranking
2 out of / 34Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 34Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
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14 out of / 34Ranking
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33 out of / 34Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
GMC Acadia Trim Levels
AT4, Denali, SLE, SLT
Toyota Sequoia Trim Levels
Limited, Nightshade, Platinum, SR5, TRD Pro, TRD Sport
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:
2 years
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:
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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
228 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
381 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
401 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7400 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
427 / 563 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 17 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 449 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
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
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:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 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:
34.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.6 inches
Cargo Space:
18.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
120.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4155 lbs
Width:
75.4 inches
Height:
66.7 inches
Length:
193.4 inches
Wheelbase:
112.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5730 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
77 inches
Length:
205.1 inches
Wheelbase:
122 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Blue
Midnight Blue Metallic
Brown
Light Stone Metallic
Gray
Satin Steel Metallic
Red
Cayenne Red Tintcoat
White
Summit White
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Shoreline Blue Pearl
Brown
Not available
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Not available
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Brown
Cocoa/Light Ash Gray
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Beige
Sand Beige
Gray
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