Used 2024 GMC Acadia for Sale nearSan Diego, CA

How much does the 2024 GMC Acadia cost?

Prices have softened 11.49% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

With 3,556 listings available, you have a solid amount of inventory to compare across trims and conditions.

If you find a listing below $40,900.18, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2024 GMC Acadia a good car?

Yes — the 2024 GMC Acadia earns a 4.5/5 user rating and a 6.83/10 expert rating. The model scores 9/10 across Form and function and Technology.

It’s a redesigned three-row crossover SUV that aims to feel larger than its midsize classification suggests, and the data backs up that positioning with a revamped interior, strong cargo space, and easy-to-use technology. The tradeoff is that its design may be polarizing and its driving experience is fairly pedestrian, so it makes more sense if you value packaging and features over driving excitement.

The main compromises are its potentially polarizing styling and its fairly pedestrian performance.

At 29.6% good and great deals, the market gives you some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2024 GMC Acadia reliable?

Owners rate it 4.5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The Acadia’s redesign brings a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a more substantial cabin, and the expert evaluation describes the powertrain as pulling strongly and consistently. It also notes that the new engine enables a 5,000-pound towing capacity with the available towing package, which suggests the vehicle is built to handle everyday family use without feeling strained.

GMC’s warranty coverage on new vehicles includes a three-year, 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a five-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty, which helps reduce early ownership risk. For used buyers, the biggest long-term concern is making sure the vehicle has been maintained well enough to preserve that strong everyday usability.

What should I look for when buying a used 2024 GMC Acadia?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 88.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still run a history report on any candidate and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re shopping outside the cleanest listings. Focus on overall condition, signs of heavy family use, and whether the features you want are actually present on the trim you’re considering.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Acadia is offered in base Elevation, off-road AT4, and luxe Denali trim levels. The Elevation comes standard with 18-inch wheels, while 20-inch wheels are optional. The Denali moves up to standard 20-inch wheels and optional 22s, and the AT4 gets model-specific 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires. The AT4 adds red tow hooks, black wheel-arch trim with marker lights, and blacked-out trim, while the Denali gets a more ornate grille and upscale styling touches.
• Powertrain: Every 2024 Acadia uses a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine rated at 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Elevation and Denali models come standard with front-wheel drive and are available with all-wheel drive, while AT4 models get standard all-wheel drive with a twin-clutch system tuned for off-road driving.
• Safety package: Standard driver-assistance features include forward-collision warning, a following-distance indicator, automatic emergency braking front and rear, automatic high beams, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring with steering assist, and traffic-sign recognition. A rear-seat reminder and vibrating safety alert seat are also included. Super Cruise is optional on all trim levels, and it requires the driver to keep eyes on the road and take over at intersections.
• Infotainment: You get a standard 11-inch digital instrument cluster and 15-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Wireless device charging, a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, and at least one USB port per row are standard, and Google built-in apps are part of the system. An 8-inch head-up display and a 16-speaker Bose system are available.
• Fuel efficiency: GMC estimates 23 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 21 mpg combined with all-wheel drive.

Which 2024 GMC Acadia trim should I buy?

The 2024 GMC Acadia is offered in 3 trim levels: Elevation, AT4, and Denali.

Here's the short version:

• Elevation: This is the entry point, but it still gives you the core Acadia experience with the new turbocharged engine, standard digital displays, wireless smartphone integration, and the full driver-assistance suite. It makes the most sense if you want the lowest starting price and don’t need the AT4’s rugged hardware or the Denali’s upscale extras.
• AT4: This is the best-value trim if you want the Acadia’s more adventurous side. It adds standard all-wheel drive, a twin-clutch system tuned for off-road driving, a 1.2-inch ride-height lift, skid plates, Terrain mode, and all-terrain tires. It also has a cabin look that better matches the model’s rugged personality.
• Denali: This is the luxury-leaning choice, with leather seats, distinctive stitching, standard 20-inch wheels, and available 22-inch wheels. It’s the trim to choose if you want the most upscale presentation, though the expert evaluation suggests the materials don’t fully match the badge’s premium billing.

Super Cruise is optional on all trim levels, so you don’t need to move up just to get that feature.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2024 GMC Acadia?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully without feeling rushed.

• Deal availability: 29.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 3,556 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 11.49% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 88.5% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $40,900.18, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2024 GMC Acadia's resale value?

The current average of $40,886 sits slightly below last year's $46,195.

That price movement suggests the model has already absorbed a meaningful amount of depreciation, which can be helpful if you’re buying now and later want to resell. If the market continues to favor shoppers, future sellers may need to price competitively to stand out, especially against a large pool of listings.

The Acadia’s strong feature content and broad family appeal should help it remain relevant with used buyers. Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2024 GMC Acadia safe?

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

Standard driver-assistance features include forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring with steering assist, and traffic-sign recognition. You also get a rear-seat reminder and vibrating safety alert seat, and an optional rearview camera mirror and surround-view camera system can provide up to nine camera views.

Super Cruise is available on all trim levels, but it still requires you to keep your eyes on the road and take over at intersections. Because this is a newly redesigned model, crash-test ratings from IIHS and NHTSA were not available at the time of publication.

Should I buy a 2024 GMC Acadia or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2024 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2024 if:

• 29.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 88.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 11.49% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2024 model brings a redesigned body, a revamped interior, a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and a stronger emphasis on interior space and technology.

The bottom line: If you want the newest Acadia with the biggest interior and the most up-to-date tech, the 2024 is the clear path. If your priority is lower purchase price, a nearby older year may be the better value, but you’ll give up the redesign and the latest feature set.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.