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GMC Acadia vs. Toyota Sienna

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the GMC Acadia and Toyota Sienna 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 Sienna.

When comparing the GMC Acadia's and the Toyota Sienna's specifications and ratings, the GMC Acadia has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Toyota Sienna has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the GMC Acadia's and the Toyota Sienna's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Sienna is a better car than the GMC Acadia.

Pricing: A used 2026 GMC Acadia ranges from $42,665 to $56,055 while a used 2025 Toyota Sienna is priced between $41,991 to $79,635. For a new model, the GMC Acadia's price is between $46,271 and $65,046, with the Toyota Sienna priced between $43,118 and $61,879.

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 Sienna loses 38.6 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Sienna retains 14.5 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 Sienna's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the GMC Acadia being ranked 10 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Toyota Sienna being ranked 1 out of 4 Best Hybrid Minivans.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the GMC Acadia is 7.7 out of 10. For the Toyota Sienna the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Sienna 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 328 horsepower, and the Toyota Sienna base engine makes 245 horsepower.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the GMC Acadia and the Toyota Sienna have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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Model & Pricing
GMC Acadia
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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:

43118 - 61879

Starting MSRP:

39485

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Minivans)

43780

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Minivans)

39485 - 51055

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:

56023

Price Range:

41991 - 79635

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Minivans)

49823

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Minivans)

46024 - 56023

# 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 $:

15099

Depreciation %:

0.38240828

Resale Value $:

24386

Residual Value %:

0.6175917200000001

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Minivans)

0.38240828

Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Minivans)

0.38240828 - 0.38240828

GMC Acadia Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.8 / 10

Reliability:

7.7 / 10

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Toyota Sienna Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 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 Toyota Sienna

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

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:

4.486332752729129

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Minivans)

3.0

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Minivans)

2.8 - 4.5

GMC Acadia Rankings

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

1 / 67

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 34

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

1 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

2 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

2 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

5 / 67

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 34

Best Family Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

5 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

6 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

6 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

8 / 30

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

10 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

10 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

10 / 32

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

10 / 32

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 34

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs

11 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

12 / 28

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

13 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

13 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

13 / 32

Best Family Crossover SUVs

15 / 67

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 34

Safest Midsize SUVs

16 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

17 / 34

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

18 / 67

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

18 / 32

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 30

Best Crossover SUVs

20 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

21 / 34

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

24 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

25 / 34

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

26 / 28

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

27 / 67

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

27 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

29 / 56

Safest Crossover SUVs

31 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

42 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

55 / 56

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

63 / 67

Toyota Sienna Rankings

Best Hybrid Cars for Towing

1 / 25

Best Off-road Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Family Hybrid Minivans

1 / 4

Best Hybrid Cars Under $40k

1 / 4

Best Hybrid Minivans

1 / 4

Best Hybrid Minivans for Towing

1 / 4

Best Off-road Hybrid Minivans

1 / 4

Hybrid Minivans with Best Resale Value

1 / 4

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $40k

1 / 4

Most Affordable Hybrid Minivans

1 / 3

Best Hybrid Minivans Under $40k

1 / 1

Most Reliable Hybrid Minivans Under $40k

1 / 1

Best Family Hybrid Cars

2 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars

2 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

2 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

2 / 25

Best Hybrid Minivans for Tall People

2 / 4

Hybrid Minivans with the Most Legroom

2 / 4

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

3 / 25

Hybrid Minivans with the Most Horsepower

3 / 4

Hybrid Cars with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

4 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

4 / 25

Hybrid Minivans with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 4

Most Comfortable Hybrid Minivans

4 / 4

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

9 / 25

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

12 / 25

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

12 / 15

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

13 / 25

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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Summary Review

Toyota’s Sienna has long been a favorite of families who wanted an all-wheel-drive minivan, but its appeal goes deeper than that one feature. The Sienna changes in very important ways for 2021 that make it hard to pass up for those seeking the best cost of ownership in this segment.

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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

  • 36 MPG fuel economy rating
  • Available all-wheel drive 
  • Included maintenance for two years under warranty

  • Spare tire is not standard
  • The driving experience is not best in class

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

Minivan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

GMC Acadia Trim Levels

AT4, Denali, Elevation

Toyota Sienna Trim Levels

LE 8-Passenger, Limited 7-Passenger, Platinum 7-Passenger, Woodland Edition, XLE 7-Passenger, XLE 8-Passenger, XSE 7-Passenger

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:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

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:

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:

245 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

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

0.053 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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

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


36 / 36 / 36

Range (city/hwy):

648 / 648 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

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

Standard

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

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:

N/A

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

Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:

Not applicable

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

62.4 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

62.7 inches

Cargo Space:

33.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

101 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:

Not applicable

Overall Interior Volume:

195.9 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:

4610 lbs

Width:

78.5 inches

Height:

68.5 inches

Length:

203.7 inches

Wheelbase:

120.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.4 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:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/65R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Ebony Twilight Metallic

Gray

Crystal Metallic / Sterling Metallic

Red

Volcanic Red Tintcoat

White

Glacier White Tricoat / Summit White

Blue

Not available

Green

Not available

Silver

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Red

Ruby Flare Pearl

White

Ice Cap

Blue

Blueprint

Green

Cypress

Silver

Celestial Silver Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

After Dark

Gray

Gideon Gray

Interior Colors

Black

Not available

Gray

Gray

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