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 $24,124, and its year-round low is $24,088.11. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model is trading right now across the lineup. 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 earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, especially for space, comfort, and family-friendly usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.61/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Acadia's spacious interior, smooth ride, and overall value. Many also highlight its comfortable seating and the strong V-6 engine available in some model years, along with the practical, family-oriented layout.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert coverage are fuel economy, cargo space in some configurations, and the driving feel in the newest redesign. Some recent models also draw mixed reactions for styling and technology execution.

31.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are GMC Acadia models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Acadia as a comfortable, spacious SUV with a smooth ride and strong family appeal. Expert coverage also reinforces its practical character, especially in newer years where space and usability stand out.

• 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 looks manageable if you verify history carefully and focus on well-kept examples with clean records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 75.6% — 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, and traffic-sign recognition.
• Infotainment: A standard 15-inch touchscreen supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with Google built-in apps and a standard 11-inch digital instrument cluster.
• 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 11-inch digital instrument cluster, the 15-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the standard driver-assist suite. It makes the most sense if you want the best-value starting point with the core tech and safety features already included.
• AT4: This trim adds standard all-wheel drive, a twin-clutch system tuned for off-road driving, a 1.2-inch ride height lift, skid plates, Terrain drive mode, red tow hooks, and model-specific 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires. It suits you if you want the most rugged Acadia setup.
• Denali: This trim adds a more upscale look with a distinctive grille, standard 20-inch wheels, leather seats, and the fractal-stitch interior treatment, plus available 22-inch wheels. It fits you if you want the most luxurious 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 give you a wider selection of trims, prices, and condition levels to compare. They also sit in the part of the lineup where you can balance newer features with more accessible pricing.

What is the GMC Acadia's resale value?

Most Acadia model years are down year over year, which creates more room for used buyers to find value. The steepest drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few recent models are changing more slowly. That pattern can help you target years where pricing has softened the most without giving up the features you want.

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 −4.31% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −12.34%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 31.6% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,908. The GMC Acadia offers a spacious, family-friendly cabin that makes it easy to live with every day.

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 (all prices include a mandatory $1,395 destination charge).

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 August 7, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.