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, depreciation, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, retained value and variety of models offered. GMC has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, horsepower, overall quality, reliability, safety 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 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, GMC has lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

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 higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 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 GMC with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, GMC has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. GMC has better safety ratings in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Kia shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: GMC has better car rankings in 6 categories: GMC Terrain in Best 5-seater SUVs, GMC Acadia in Best 7-Seater SUVs, GMC Terrain in Best Crossover SUVs, GMC Acadia in Best Midsize SUVs, GMC Terrain in Best Small SUVs, and GMC Acadia in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: GMC has better car rankings in 4 categories: GMC Acadia 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 2 categories: Kia Telluride in Safest Midsize SUVs and Kia Telluride in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.GMC has the better car ranking in 1 category: Terrain in Safest Crossover SUVs.

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, 4 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan. In comparison, GMC offers only 5 SUVs.

Drivetrain Options: Kia offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 3 electric vehicles. GMC offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 3 diesels, and 1 electric vehicle.

Kia offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models. GMC offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 2 front-wheel-drive models.