GMC Canyon Denali vs. GMC Terrain Denali
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the GMC Canyon Denali and GMC Terrain Denali 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 Canyon Denali and the GMC Terrain Denali.
When we compare the GMC Canyon Denali's and the GMC Terrain Denali's specifications and ratings, the GMC Canyon Denali has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and base engine power. The GMC Terrain Denali has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the GMC Canyon Denali's and the GMC Terrain Denali's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: For a new model, the GMC Canyon Denali's price is between $51,858 and $58,910, with the GMC Terrain Denali priced between $36,930 and $44,030.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the GMC Canyon Denali loses 32 percent of its value and the GMC Terrain Denali loses 44 percent of its value. This means the GMC Canyon Denali retains 12.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the GMC Terrain Denali.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the GMC Canyon is 8.3 out of 10 while the GMC Terrain's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the GMC Canyon being ranked 3 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks and the GMC Terrain being ranked 8 out of 19 Best Small SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the GMC Canyon is 8.4 out of 10. For the GMC Terrain the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the GMC Canyon a slight advantage in reliability compared to the GMC Terrain.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the GMC Canyon Denali’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the GMC Terrain Denali base engine makes 175 horsepower. The Denali is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 471 miles. The Denali is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 437 miles.This gives the GMC Terrain Denali the advantage in fuel efficiency and the GMC Canyon Denali the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the GMC Terrain Denali has higher safety ratings than the GMC Canyon Denali, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
51858 - 58910
Starting MSRP:
51000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
33975
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
29500 - 39750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
36930 - 44030
Starting MSRP:
38600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
27871
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
23860 - 30300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
47535
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
40919 - 57389
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
57
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
17
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
39340
Price Range:
34162 - 43991
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
33244
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
29649 - 36546
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
94
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
38
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
16843
Depreciation %:
0.33025808
Resale Value $:
34157
Residual Value %:
0.66974192
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.29848739
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.2288886 - 0.39111823
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
17428
Depreciation %:
0.45150448
Resale Value $:
21172
Residual Value %:
0.54849552
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)
0.42031495
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.29061823 - 0.47283242
GMC Canyon Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.31022 / 10
Reliability:
8.414869 / 10
Retained Value:
8.51579 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
GMC Terrain Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.593782 / 10
Reliability:
8.021952 / 10
Retained Value:
7.759395 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Canyon Denali
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.2 - 14.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.422
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Terrain Denali
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
9.9 - 13.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.107
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5437583084747664
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 15.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.647376822167016
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.8 - 18.3
GMC Canyon Rankings
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6 out of / 7GMC Terrain Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 18Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
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51 out of / 67Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Not applicable
Available Bed Length(s)
61.7 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
Not applicable
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other GMC Canyon Trim Levels
AT4, AT4X, Elevation
Other GMC Terrain Trim Levels
AT4, SLE, SLT
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):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 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:
3 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:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
430 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.064 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1360 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
175 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
203 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 22 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
385 / 471 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 28 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
359 / 437 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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
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:
N/A
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:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 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:
132.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4860 lbs
Width:
84.4 inches
Height:
80.4 inches
Length:
213.2 inches
Wheelbase:
131.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3695 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
65.4 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
107.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P275/60R20SL
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P235/50R19
