GMC vs. Audi
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from GMC and Audi contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both GMC and Audi cars.
When comparing the GMC brand to the Audi brand, GMC has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, overall quality, safety and retained value. Audi has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity, reliability and variety of models offered.
GMC versus Audi: Pricing and Value: Analyzing GMC versus Audi pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for GMC in 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. GMC also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. GMC models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for GMC, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives GMC the overall advantage over Audi.
GMC versus Audi: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Audi vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 2 model comparisons, with GMC offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Both GMC and Audi vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons. Audi offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
GMC versus Audi: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of GMC versus Audi overall quality ratings shows GMC with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Audi has the advantage in 1 out of 2 comparisons. GMC has better safety ratings in 2 out of 2 comparisons. GMC shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
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Most Reliable Car Rankings:
Best Cars for the Money Rankings:
Available Body Styles: GMC offers only 5 SUVs. In comparison, Audi offers 21 SUVs, 3 wagons, 17 sedans, 6 coupes, and 4 convertibles.
Drivetrain Options: GMC offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle. Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 12 electric vehicles.
GMC offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 2 front-wheel-drive models. Audi offers 45 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
GMC Terrain
$28,237 - $42,677
GMC Acadia
$42,760 - $65,309
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q5
$49,093 - $60,876
Audi Q7
$65,266 - $77,357
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
GMC Terrain
$26,492 - $40,893
GMC Acadia
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q5
$42,992 - $56,992
Audi Q7
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
GMC Terrain
44%
GMC Acadia
50.2%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Audi Q5
53.6%
Audi Q7
58.5%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
GMC Terrain
175 hp / 203 foot-lbs
GMC Acadia
328 hp / 326 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Audi Q5
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
Audi Q7
261 hp / 273 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
GMC Terrain
24 / 29 / 26
GMC Acadia
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Audi Q5
23 / 29 / 26
Audi Q7
20 / 26 / 22
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
GMC Terrain
1500 lbs
GMC Acadia
5000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Audi Q5
4400 lbs
Audi Q7
7700 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
8.6 / 10
GMC Acadia
8.5 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
8.1 / 10
Audi Q7
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
8.0 / 10
GMC Acadia
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
8.1 / 10
Audi Q7
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
10 / 10
GMC Acadia
9.8 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
9.0 / 10
Audi Q7
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
7.8 / 10
GMC Acadia
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
7.2 / 10
Audi Q7
6.9 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
#4 of 19 in
Best Small SUVs
GMC Acadia
#8 of 25 in
Best 7-Seater SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#4 of 29 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs
Audi Q7
#6 of 20 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
#7 of 19 in
Most Reliable Small SUVs
GMC Acadia
#16 of 32 in
Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#4 of 29 in
Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs
Audi Q7
#7 of 20 in
Most Reliable Luxury Midsize SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
GMC Terrain
#9 of 13 in
Best Small SUVs for the Money
GMC Acadia
#12 of 16 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Audi Q5
#4 of 4 in
Best Luxury Small SUVs for the Money
Audi Q7
#5 of 10 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money