New GMC Acadia for Sale nearPhoenix, MD

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 $24,376, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $23,996 over the past year. These figures reflect this model only. 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 earns strong owner approval across its long run, and the all-generations user rating points to broad satisfaction with the model overall. The all-generations owner rating is 4.61/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Acadia for its spacious cabin, comfortable ride, and family-friendly practicality. Across the years, shoppers also tend to value its smooth driving character 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 show up in recent expert reviews as a design that can divide opinions, a driving experience that leans more relaxed than engaging, and fuel economy that trails some expectations for the class.

33.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are GMC Acadia models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Acadia’s comfort, spaciousness, and everyday usability as core strengths. The model also earns strong owner ratings across the lineup, which supports its reputation as a dependable family SUV choice.

• 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, the long-term ownership picture looks strongest when you focus on well-kept examples with clean history and regular maintenance.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 75.9% — 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:

• 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.
• Infotainment: a standard 11-inch digital instrument cluster and 15-inch touchscreen that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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 plus the redesigned cabin, large screens, and the Acadia’s core space-and-tech appeal. It’s the best-value starting point if you want the new-generation Acadia without moving up for luxury or off-road hardware.
• 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 accents, standard all-wheel drive, a twin-clutch system tuned for off-road driving, a 1.2-inch ride-height lift, skid plates, and a Terrain drive mode.
• Denali: This trim adds standard 20-inch wheels, optional 22-inch wheels, a more upscale grille, leather seats, and the fractal-stitch interior treatment, making it the choice for shoppers who want the most premium feel in the lineup.

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 newer features and familiar family-SUV packaging. More listings also give you more room to compare prices, trims, and condition before you buy.

What is the GMC Acadia's resale value?

Most Acadia model years are down year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The steepest drops are concentrated in older and mid-cycle years, while the newest models show smaller declines or even a gain. That pattern suggests you can find stronger value in the used market, especially if you shop carefully across recent model years.

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 2024, the Acadia includes a standard driver-assistance suite with 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 −8.54% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −3.27%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 34.2% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 33.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,655. The GMC Acadia offers a spacious cabin and a practical family-friendly layout that make it easy to live with.

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.
• Safety: For 2024, the Acadia is the first GMC model to offer the Super Cruise driver-assist system as an option on all trim levels.

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 October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.