Used GMC Acadia for Sale nearHot Springs National Park, AR

How much does the GMC Acadia cost in today's market?

Used GMC Acadia prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The GMC Acadia's current nationwide average price is $24,106, and its lowest point over the past year was $24,003. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the GMC Acadia a good car?

Yes — the GMC Acadia is a strong used pick if you want a roomy, family-focused crossover with comfort and everyday usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.61/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Acadia for its spacious interior, smooth ride, and family-friendly comfort. Review summaries also repeatedly point to useful features, upscale touches in higher trims, and a generally good value proposition for shoppers who want a practical three-row SUV.

Expert reviews rate the 2019 and 2017 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years center on fuel economy, driving feel, and design or value considerations. Even so, the Acadia remains appealing if you want a comfortable, well-equipped SUV with broad trim variety and strong everyday usability.

31.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are GMC Acadia models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Acadia as a comfortable, spacious family SUV with broad appeal. Review summaries also point to strong value, smooth ride quality, and useful features as recurring strengths across the lineup.

• Owners rate the GMC Acadia between 4.33 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is generally lower on later model years, while older examples deserve a closer look at history and condition before you buy.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 76.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Infotainment: the 2024 Acadia adds a standard 11-inch digital instrument cluster and 15-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus Google built-in apps.
• Fuel efficiency: GMC estimates fuel economy of 23 mpg combined (20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway) with FWD and 21 mpg combined (19 mpg city, 24 mpg highway) with AWD.

Which GMC Acadia trim should I buy?

The 2024 GMC Acadia offers these trims:

• Elevation: This base trim comes standard with 18-inch wheels, the 11-inch digital instrument cluster, the 15-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 12-speaker Bose audio system. It’s the best-value starting point if you want the newest Acadia’s core tech and space.
• AT4: This off-road-focused trim adds model-specific 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, red tow hooks, black wheel-arch trim with marker lights, standard all-wheel drive, a twin-clutch AWD system, a 1.2-inch ride height lift, skid plates, and a Terrain drive mode.
• Denali: This upscale trim adds standard 20-inch wheels, optional 22-inch wheels, a more detailed grille, leather seats, and a cabin with a more premium look and feel.

What GMC Acadia do most buyers choose?

The GMC Acadia years with the most listings are 2022, 2024, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to draw the most attention because they combine broad availability with newer features and a wide range of prices. That gives you more chances to compare trims, mileage, and deal quality before you buy.

What is the GMC Acadia's resale value?

Most Acadia model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want more value for your money. The steepest drops are concentrated in older and mid-cycle years, while the newest models are changing much less. That makes recent used examples especially worth comparing if you want newer features without paying close to new-car pricing.

The 2025 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2025, 2023, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the GMC Acadia safe?

• 2024: 7/10
• 2020: 6/10
• 2019: 7/10
• 2018: 8/10
• 2017: 6/10
• 2014: 9/10

Standard driver assist features include forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and traffic-sign recognition.

For the safest used buy, the 2014 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used GMC Acadia now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −0.59% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.53%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 33.3% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,705. The GMC Acadia offers a roomy, family-friendly cabin with strong everyday usability.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: For 2024, every GMC Acadia is powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: For 2024, the Acadia gains a standard 11-inch digital instrument cluster and 15-inch touchscreen that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as Google built-in apps.
• Safety: For 2024, the Acadia adds Super Cruise as an option on all trim levels, along with available rearview camera mirror and surround-view camera views.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $43,995 for the FWD Acadia Elevation base model.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.