How much does the 2017 GMC Acadia cost?

Prices have softened 11.29% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 1,905 listings available, which suggests you have a workable amount of inventory to compare.

If you find a listing below $13,323.69, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2017 GMC Acadia a good car?

Yes — the 4.73/5 user rating points to strong owner satisfaction, and the expert rating is 7.33/10. The model scores 8/10 across Look and feel, Cost effectiveness, and Technology.

Owners consistently praise the smooth ride, spacious interior, ample cargo space, versatile seating arrangements, and overall value. That lines up well with the Acadia’s family-friendly and outdoor-oriented use case, especially if you want a comfortable crossover with useful space and a well-equipped cabin.

With 30.3% of listings marked as good or great deals, the market still gives you some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2017 GMC Acadia reliable?

Owners rate it 4.73/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback also points to a dependable, trouble-free ownership experience for many shoppers, with comfort and value standing out over time. The expert notes reinforce that impression by describing the Acadia as well-equipped and practical for everyday use, especially in the better-specified trims.

If you buy used, your biggest long-term risk is choosing a poorly maintained example, so a careful inspection and service-history review matter more than usual.

What should I look for when buying a used 2017 GMC Acadia?

At 60.8% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle-history report and confirm whether any prior damage was repaired properly. Then prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially on body panels, alignment, electronics, and safety systems. Because this model year offers a wide spread of equipment by trim, you should also focus on whether the features you want are actually present on the specific vehicle you’re considering.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base SL trim is well equipped with tri-zone auto climate control, keyless ignition and entry, heated mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 7-inch touchscreen, reversing camera, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, but it does not include the higher-trim driver-assistance features.
• Powertrain: The 2.5-liter 4-cylinder delivers 193 hp and 188 lb-ft of torque and returns 21 mpg city, 26 highway, 23 combined in FWD form; the 3.6-liter V6 makes 310 hp and 271 lb-ft and returns 18 mpg city and 25 highway in AWD form.
• Safety package: Driver Alert 1 adds blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear parking sensors, while Driver Alert II adds lane-keep assist, auto high beams, front parking sensors, and low-speed forward-collision warning with auto braking. Those systems are not available on lower trims.
• Infotainment: The Acadia uses Intellilink with a 7-inch screen on the base trim and an 8-inch screen on the Denali, plus Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a 4G Wi-Fi hotspot. The Denali’s optional Technology package adds a surround-view camera and adaptive cruise with full-speed auto braking.
• Fuel efficiency: The 4-cylinder FWD setup returns 21 mpg city, 26 highway, 23 combined, while the AWD V6 returns 18 mpg city and 25 highway for a 21 mpg combined rating.

Which 2017 GMC Acadia trim should I buy?

The 2017 GMC Acadia is offered in 5 trim levels: SL, SLE1, SLE2, SLT1, SLT2.

Here's the short version:

• Base trim: The SL is the value play, but it lacks the advanced driver-assistance content found higher up the range, so you give up blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, and the more advanced collision-avoidance features.
• Sweet-spot trim: The SLE2 is the best balance for many buyers because it adds V6 power, heated front seats, a power liftgate, roof rails, remote ignition, and second-row captain’s chairs that improve everyday usability.
• Premium/top trim: The SLT2 is the most feature-rich mainstream choice, adding 20-inch wheels, heated second-row seats, the Driver Alert II package, and more luxury-oriented equipment.
• Off-road trim: None of the trims is positioned as an off-road-focused choice for typical daily driving.

The safety-package trim note is simple: the most useful driver-assistance features are concentrated in the higher trims, so you should shop carefully if those systems matter to you.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2017 GMC Acadia?

This is a moderate buyer’s market, so you can shop selectively without expecting deep distress pricing across the board.

• Deal availability: 30.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 1,905 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 11.29% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 60.8% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $13,323.69, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2017 GMC Acadia's resale value?

The current average of $13,319 sits slightly below last year's $15,014.

That price movement suggests the market has already absorbed a meaningful amount of depreciation, which can help future sellers if they buy at the right price today. If you choose a well-kept example with the right equipment, you may have a better chance of holding value than a buyer who overpays for a rougher vehicle. Strong condition and desirable features matter more when the market has already softened.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.73/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2017 GMC Acadia safe?

It earns four-star ratings in all NHTSA tests except frontal crash, where it earns five-star ratings.

It earns a 6/10 safety score from our experts.

The Acadia includes standard 4-wheel antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, a full airbag suite, and GM’s Teen Driver technology. Higher trims add more advanced driver-assistance features through Driver Alert 1 and Driver Alert II, while the Denali’s optional Technology package adds a surround-view camera and adaptive cruise with full-speed auto braking.

The main caveat is that the 2017 redesign does not match the prior model year’s stronger crash-test performance, so you should pay close attention to the specific safety equipment on the trim you’re considering.

Should I buy a 2017 GMC Acadia or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2017 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2017 if:

• 30.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 60.8% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 11.29% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.73/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• GM’s redesign cuts weight and improves efficiency, but the base 4-cylinder can feel underpowered.

Consider the 2018 if:

• At $15,856, the 2018 costs more than the current year's $13,319 average.
• It adds a more well-rounded package with improved performance from the V6 option.

The bottom line: If you want the lower purchase price and can live with the 2017’s tradeoffs, this year makes sense. If you’re willing to spend more for a broader powertrain choice and a slightly more polished package, the next year is the safer upgrade path.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 7, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.