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 $24,100, and its year-round low is $24,132.66. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly broad band across generations, with newer years commanding the highest averages and older years opening up lower entry points.

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 SUV choice if you value comfort, space, and family-friendly features. 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 comfortable cabin, and many also appreciate the family-oriented layout and overall value. Across the years, the V-6-powered models and the more modern tech and safety features also come up as recurring positives.

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

The main trade-offs in recent expert-reviewed years center on fuel economy, cargo space in some configurations, and technology that can feel uneven depending on the model year. Design and driving feel also come up as recurring considerations, especially in the newest redesign.

30.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are GMC Acadia models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Acadia as comfortable, spacious, and easy to live with, and expert coverage reinforces that it delivers a smooth ride and family-friendly practicality. The strongest owner feedback also centers on its roomy cabin and overall value.

• 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 best managed by focusing on well-documented examples with clean history reports and strong maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 75.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Standard driver assist features include forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring with steering assist, and traffic-sign recognition.
• Infotainment: a standard 15-inch touchscreen that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus Google built-in apps
• Fuel efficiency: 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...

• Elevation: This is the entry point, and it comes with 18-inch wheels, the standard digital instrument cluster, the 15-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Google built-in apps, and the standard driver-assist suite. It’s the best-value trim if you want the core Acadia experience with the newest tech.
• AT4: This trim adds standard all-wheel drive, a twin-clutch system, a 1.2-inch ride-height lift, skid plates, Terrain drive mode, model-specific 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, and rugged exterior details. It suits you if you want the most capability-focused Acadia.
• Denali: This trim adds 20-inch wheels, available 22-inch wheels, leather seats, distinctive grille detailing, and a more upscale cabin presentation. It’s the pick if you want the most premium Acadia experience.

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 be popular because they combine broad availability with strong shopper interest, which gives you more choices when comparing trims, prices, and condition. They also tend to be the years most buyers cross-shop first when looking for a practical used SUV.

What is the GMC Acadia's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, and several are posting double-digit declines. That creates more room for used buyers to find value, especially in the newer and mid-cycle years where prices have moved down meaningfully.

The 2023 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2023, 2025, and 2021 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

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 −6.43% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −12.9%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 32.5% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,997. The GMC Acadia offers a spacious, family-friendly cabin with a smooth ride and broad everyday practicality.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: For 2024, every GMC Acadia is powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Shared with the 2024 Chevy Traverse, this engine 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 a standard 12-speaker Bose audio system.
• Safety: While it’s not a standard feature, the 2024 Acadia is the first GMC model to offer the Super Cruise driver-assist system as an option on all trim levels.
• 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 2028 inventory to mature. These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from July 31, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.