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 $24,075, and its lowest point over the past year was $24,004. 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 roomy, family-focused SUV with comfort and everyday usability at the center of the experience. 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. Across the lineup, shoppers also tend to value its useful features and the upscale feel that shows up in higher trims.

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

The main trade-offs in recent expert-tested years center on design that can feel polarizing, a driving experience that leans more relaxed than sporty, and engine notes that can sound coarse under hard acceleration.

32.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are GMC Acadia models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Acadia’s comfort, spacious cabin, and family-friendly usability as recurring strengths. The model also earns steady praise for its smooth ride and practical everyday character.

• 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 choosing a well-documented 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% — 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:

• Infotainment: the 2024 Acadia’s 15-inch touchscreen supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with Google built-in apps for navigation and voice control.
• 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 is the entry trim, and it comes standard with 18-inch wheels, a standard 11-inch digital instrument cluster, a 15-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12-speaker Bose audio system, wireless device charging, a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, and at least one USB port per row of seats. It suits you if you want the newest Acadia experience with the broadest mix of everyday tech and value.
• AT4: This trim adds model-specific 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, red tow hooks, black wheel-arch trim with marker lights, blacked-out exterior trim, standard all-wheel drive, a twin-clutch AWD 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 Acadia’s rugged styling and the most off-road-focused hardware in the lineup.
• Denali: This trim adds standard 20-inch wheels, optional 22-inch wheels, a more upscale grille, leather seats, and the fractal-stitch interior treatment. It suits you if you want the most premium cabin feel and a more luxurious presentation.

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 more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, price, and condition. They also sit in the part of the lineup where newer tech and broader feature availability are especially appealing to used shoppers.

What is the GMC Acadia's resale value?

Most Acadia model years are down year over year, which creates better buying opportunities for used shoppers. The steepest drops are concentrated in older and mid-cycle years, while a few newer examples are holding value more closely. That pattern suggests you can find meaningful savings across much of the lineup, especially if you shop carefully and compare trims.

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

For 2024, the Acadia includes standard driver assist features such as 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 2024 model is at −10.41% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −2.96%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 33.6% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 33.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,663. The GMC Acadia offers a roomy, family-friendly cabin with a comfortable, practical character that works well for everyday use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: For 2024, every GMC Acadia is powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, producing 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 an optional rearview camera mirror and surround-view camera system.
• 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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.