Used GMC Acadia for Sale nearPalisade, NE

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 $24,388, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,993. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 and 2024 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 choice if you want a family-oriented SUV with a comfortable cabin and broad used-market appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Acadia for its spacious interior, comfort, smooth ride, and family-friendly features. Across the model years, the cabin and everyday usability come through as recurring strengths, and the available upscale touches add to its appeal.

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

The main tradeoffs in recent expert-tested years center on design that can feel polarizing, performance that comes across as fairly pedestrian, and a driving experience that leans more toward comfort and utility than excitement.

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

Are GMC Acadia models reliable?

Owners and experts repeatedly point to the Acadia’s comfort, spaciousness, and family-friendly packaging as its most consistent strengths. The model also earns praise for smooth ride quality and practical everyday usability across multiple generations.

• Owners rate the GMC Acadia between 4.3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and a strong maintenance record.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 76.1% — 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:

• Safety package: forward-collision warning, a following-distance indicator, automatic emergency braking (both 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
• Infotainment: a standard 11-inch digital instrument cluster and 15-inch touchscreen that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 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 these trims:

• Elevation: the base trim comes standard with 18-inch wheels, a standard 11-inch digital instrument cluster and 15-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a standard 12-speaker Bose audio system; it suits buyers who want the newest Acadia layout and core tech.
• 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, blacked-out trim, standard all-wheel drive, a twin-clutch system, a 1.2-inch ride height lift, special suspension tuning, skid plates, and a Terrain drive mode; it’s the best fit if you want the most rugged Acadia character.
• Denali: this upscale trim adds standard 20-inch wheels, optional 22-inch wheels, leather seats, and a distinctive grille with bridge-truss-inspired detailing; it’s the best-value trim if you want a more premium cabin and appearance.

What GMC Acadia do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume model years tend to attract more shoppers because they offer a strong mix of availability, newer features, and familiar family-SUV packaging. More listings also give you more room to compare prices and condition across similar vehicles.

What is the GMC Acadia's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The newest years show smaller declines, and one recent model year is moving upward, so pricing is not falling evenly across the lineup. The overall pattern still favors shoppers looking for value in older and mid-cycle versions.

The 2025, 2023, and 2024 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 2024 model is at −8.17% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −3.78%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 32.4% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 31.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,443. The GMC Acadia offers a spacious cabin and strong everyday family usability.

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. An eight-speed automatic transmission is standard across the board as well.
• 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. Wireless device charging, a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, and at least one USB port per row of seats are standard.
• Safety: Standard driver assist features include: forward-collision warning, a following-distance indicator, automatic emergency braking (both 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.
• 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.

How does the 2022 GMC Acadia compare to the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.