Kia vs. GMC

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Kia and GMC 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 Kia and GMC cars.

When comparing the Kia brand to the GMC brand, Kia has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, towing capacity, overall quality, safety, retained value and variety of models offered. GMC has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, reliability and vehicle rankings.

Kia versus GMC: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Kia versus GMC pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Kia in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Kia also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Kia, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Kia the overall advantage over GMC.

Kia versus GMC: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: GMC vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Kia offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Kia offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons.

Kia versus GMC: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Kia versus GMC overall quality ratings shows Kia with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 2 model comparisons. GMC has higher quality ratings in 0 out of 2 comparisons, and both Kia and GMC are tied for overall quality in 1 comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, GMC has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Kia has better safety ratings in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Kia shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Kia and GMC each have better car rankings in 3 categories. Kia ranks better in the following cases: Kia Sportage in Best 5-seater SUVs, Kia Sportage in Best Crossover SUVs, and Kia Sportage in Best Small SUVs. GMC ranks better in the following cases: GMC Acadia in Best 7-Seater SUVs, GMC Acadia in Best Midsize SUVs, and GMC Acadia in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: GMC has better car rankings in 4 categories: GMC Terrain in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, GMC Acadia in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, GMC Terrain in Most Reliable Small SUVs, and GMC Yukon in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Kia has better car rankings in 3 categories: Kia Telluride in Safest Crossover SUVs, Kia Telluride in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Kia Telluride in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Kia and GMC each have better car rankings in 2 categories. Kia ranks better with the Sorento in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money and the Sorento in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.GMC ranks better with the Terrain in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money and the Terrain in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Kia offers 13 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, and 2 minivans. In comparison, GMC offers only 5 SUVs.

Drivetrain Options: Kia offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. GMC offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, and 2 electric vehicles.

Kia offers 11 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. GMC offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 2 front-wheel-drive models.