New GMC Acadia for Sale nearSan Francisco, CA

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 $24,115, and its lowest point over the past year was $24,005. 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 used pick if you want a roomy, family-focused crossover with comfort and everyday usability at the center of its appeal. 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. Review summaries also repeatedly point to useful features, good value, and a generally upscale feel, especially 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 feel polarizing, a driving experience that leans more toward comfort than excitement, and fuel economy that trails some expectations for the class.

32.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are GMC Acadia models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Acadia as comfortable, spacious, and well suited to family use, with many reviews also highlighting smooth ride quality and useful features. Expert commentary reinforces that appeal by pointing to the model’s practical packaging and broad family-friendly usefulness.

• 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 generally lower in later model years than in the earliest ones, so a careful history check matters most when you shop older examples.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 76.2% — 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: Standard driver assist features include forward-collision warning, a following-distance indicator, automatic emergency braking, automatic high beams, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and traffic-sign recognition.
• Infotainment: the 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 entry trim brings 18-inch wheels, a standard 11-inch digital instrument cluster, a 15-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a practical starting point for shoppers who want the newest Acadia layout and tech.
• 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, skid plates, and Terrain drive mode for light off-road use.
• Denali: The Denali adds 20-inch wheels, a more upscale cabin with leather seats and fractal-stitch detailing, and a premium suspension tune on 22-inch wheel setups for shoppers who want the most comfort-focused 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 more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to attract shoppers looking for a balance of newer features and broader availability.

What is the GMC Acadia's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers across much of the lineup. The steepest drops are concentrated in older and mid-cycle years, while the newest models are changing much less. A few recent years are holding value more closely, including one that is essentially flat.

The 2025 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

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 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 −11.3% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −2.55%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 34% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 33.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,746. The GMC Acadia offers a roomy, family-friendly cabin with strong everyday usability.

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, as well as Google built-in apps.
• Safety: For 2024, standard driver assist features include forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.