GMC Terrain vs. GMC Yukon
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the GMC Terrain and GMC Yukon 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 Terrain and the GMC Yukon.
When we compare the GMC Terrain's and the GMC Yukon's specifications and ratings, the GMC Terrain has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and overall quality score. The GMC Yukon has the advantage in the areas of reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the GMC Terrain's and the GMC Yukon's specifications and ratings, the GMC Terrain is a better car than the GMC Yukon.
Pricing: A used 2026 GMC Terrain ranges from $30,386 to $43,023 while a used 2025 GMC Yukon is priced between $69,122 to $117,291. For a new model, the GMC Terrain's price is between $31,618 and $44,902, with the GMC Yukon priced between $72,111 and $106,965.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the GMC Terrain loses 49.3 percent of its value and the GMC Yukon loses 53.3 percent of its value. This means the GMC Terrain retains 4.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the GMC Yukon.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the GMC Terrain is 7.9 out of 10 while the GMC Yukon's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the GMC Terrain being ranked 10 out of 19 Best Small SUVs and the GMC Yukon being ranked 4 out of 12 Best Large SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the GMC Terrain is 7.7 out of 10. For the GMC Yukon the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the GMC Yukon a slight advantage in reliability compared to the GMC Terrain.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the GMC Terrain’s base engine makes 175 horsepower, and the GMC Yukon base engine makes 355 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the GMC Terrain has higher safety ratings than the GMC Yukon, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
31618 - 44902
Starting MSRP:
30100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
29401
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
24635 - 34995
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
72111 - 106965
Starting MSRP:
67200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
67138
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
53000 - 101945
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
35543
Price Range:
30386 - 43023
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
33932
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
31731 - 35755
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
89170
Price Range:
69122 - 117291
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 $:
14906
Depreciation %:
0.49523123
Resale Value $:
15194
Residual Value %:
0.50476877
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)
0.45209006
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.32910269 - 0.51594441
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
36252
Depreciation %:
0.53946084
Resale Value $:
30948
Residual Value %:
0.46053915999999995
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)
0.56272363
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)
0.47365125 - 0.60547456
GMC Terrain Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
GMC Yukon Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Terrain
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
11.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
9.6 - 15.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.11
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Yukon
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.0
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:
0.295
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:
1.508461059579532
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.5 - 6.4
GMC Terrain Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
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4 out of / 6Ranking
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5 out of / 19Ranking
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26 out of / 66Ranking
26 out of / 54Ranking
34 out of / 66Ranking
41 out of / 66Ranking
42 out of / 66Ranking
47 out of / 66Ranking
51 out of / 66GMC Yukon Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 33Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 33Ranking
5 out of / 33Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 33Ranking
7 out of / 33Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 33Ranking
9 out of / 33Ranking
9 out of / 10Ranking
10 out of / 12Ranking
11 out of / 33Ranking
13 out of / 33Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
20 out of / 33Ranking
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28 out of / 29Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
GMC Terrain Trim Levels
AT4, Denali, Elevation
GMC Yukon Trim Levels
AT4, AT4 Ultimate, Denali, Denali Ultimate, Elevation
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:
175 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
355 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
383 foot-lbs @ 4100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7900 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT 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:
5.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
360 / 480 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
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
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
Quad Seats:
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:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
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:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.7 inches
Cargo Space:
29.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
133.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.7 inches
Cargo Space:
25.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
122.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3446 lbs
Width:
74.5 inches
Height:
65.8 inches
Length:
181 inches
Wheelbase:
107.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5602 lbs
Width:
81 inches
Height:
76.5 inches
Length:
210.1 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
275/60R20
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Blue
Rapids Metallic
Gray
Riverstone Metallic / Sterling Metallic
Red
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
White
Summit White
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black
Blue
Downpour Metallic
Gray
Sterling Metallic / Titanium Rush Metallic
Red
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
White
Summit White
Interior Colors
Black
After Dark
Gray
Gideon Gray/After Dark
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere
