New GMC Acadia for Sale nearThomasville, NC

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 $24,273, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,988. 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 marks from owners across its long run. 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, comfort, and family-friendly usefulness, along with a smooth ride and strong everyday value. Expert coverage also points to a practical, well-equipped SUV with broad trim variety and a comfortable interior.

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

The main trade-offs show up in the newer expert-tested years: the design can feel polarizing, the driving experience leans fairly pedestrian, and some versions prioritize utility and comfort over excitement.

35.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are GMC Acadia models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Acadia for its comfort, spaciousness, and family-friendly character. The model also earns repeat praise for a smooth ride and broad everyday usability.

• 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 consistent 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:

• Infotainment: the 2024 model’s 15-inch touchscreen supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with Google built-in apps.
• 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 the best-value pick for shoppers who want the redesigned Acadia’s core space, tech, and standard 18-inch wheels without moving up the lineup.
• AT4: This trim adds all-terrain tires, red tow hooks, black wheel-arch trim with marker lights, blacked-out exterior trim, standard all-wheel drive, a twin-clutch system, a 1.2-inch ride height lift, skid plates, and a Terrain drive mode for light off-road use.
• Denali: This trim adds standard 20-inch wheels, optional 22-inch wheels, leather seats, and a more upscale grille and interior presentation for shoppers who want the most premium Acadia.

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-friendly packaging. More listings also give you more room to compare prices, trims, and deal quality.

What is the GMC Acadia's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is favorable if you're shopping used. The steepest drops are concentrated in older and mid-cycle years, while the newest entries show smaller changes and one recent model year has moved up.

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 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 −8.99% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −3.17%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 36.6% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 35.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $25,629. The GMC Acadia offers a spacious, family-friendly cabin with broad everyday usability.

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, 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 October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.