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 $24,104, and its year-round low is $24,011.49. That puts the model's current pricing right in line with the broader spread shown across its used inventory. 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 is a strong used choice if you want a roomy, comfort-focused family SUV with broad 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. Across the model years, the cabin, everyday usability, and feature content come through as recurring strengths, with many shoppers also appreciating its upscale feel and value.

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

The main trade-offs are the Acadia's fuel economy in older versions, its pedestrian driving feel in some recent years, and the fact that some configurations prioritize comfort and space over excitement. Even so, the model's roomy packaging and well-rounded character make it an appealing used SUV for many buyers.

30.3% 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 family-friendly usability as core strengths. The model also earns strong owner ratings across the board, which supports its reputation as a generally reassuring used SUV.

• 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 is strongest when you choose later model years and verify condition carefully, since the earliest examples carry more risk than the newer ones.

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-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: For 2024, 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.
• Infotainment: 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.

Which GMC Acadia trim should I buy?

The 2024 GMC Acadia offers these trims:

• Elevation: The entry trim brings 18-inch wheels, the GMC infotainment system, and a roomy cabin with a strong everyday feature set.
• AT4: This is the best-value trim if you want the Acadia's rugged character, with model-specific 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, red tow hooks, black wheel-arch trim with marker lights, blacked-out trim, a twin-clutch AWD system, a 1.2-inch ride height lift, special suspension tuning, skid plates, and a Terrain drive mode.
• Denali: This trim adds 20-inch wheels, intricate bridge-truss-inspired grille detailing, leather seats, and the most upscale presentation 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 strong feature content and pricing that still leaves room for value-conscious shoppers. When more listings are available, you also have a better chance of finding the right trim, mileage, and condition mix.

What is the GMC Acadia's resale value?

Most Acadia model years are down year over year, which creates opportunities for used buyers looking for better pricing. The steepest declines are concentrated in older and mid-cycle years, while the newest models are changing more slowly. That pattern suggests recent inventory is still adjusting, but many used examples are already offering meaningful savings.

The 2025, 2023, 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 −1.22% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.73%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 31.4% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,667. The GMC Acadia offers a roomy, comfort-focused cabin with broad family appeal.

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: For 2024, 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 2028 inventory to mature. These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.