How much does the GMC Terrain cost in today's market?

Used GMC Terrain prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The GMC Terrain's current nationwide average price is $20,843, and its year-round low is $19,258.97. That puts the model in a fairly accessible range for shoppers comparing different model years. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the GMC Terrain a good car?

Yes — the GMC Terrain is a good fit if you want a comfortable, roomy compact SUV with a premium-leaning feel and useful everyday features. The all-generations owner rating is 4.58/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Terrain for its comfort, spacious cabin, smooth ride, and strong value. Reviewers also frequently highlight the model’s safety features and easy-to-use technology, along with its polished, stylish character.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2018 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on performance, interior materials, and value on some recent trims, especially when you compare higher-priced versions with what they deliver. 31.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are GMC Terrain models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the GMC Terrain as comfortable, smooth-riding, and well-equipped, and expert coverage repeatedly points to its roomy cabin and everyday usability. Across the model years in the data, that combination gives the Terrain a strong reputation with used buyers.

• Owners rate the GMC Terrain between 4.33 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, you should pay close attention to model-year history and engine choice, since some older versions are more appealing than others for used buyers.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78.9% — 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:

• Safety package: GMC Pro Safety Package
• Infotainment: wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 26 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined

Which GMC Terrain trim should I buy?

The 2022 GMC Terrain offers...

• SLE: This is the best-value trim if you want the more affordable Terrain setup with standard front-wheel drive and the core comfort-and-tech package.
• SLT: This trim adds a more upscale feel and is a good step up if you want more equipment without jumping to the top end.
• AT4: This trim adds black 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in sport-terrain tires, a steel skid plate, standard all-wheel drive, and an Off-Road mode.
• Denali: This trim adds a layer of luxury and comes standard with the GMC Pro Safety Plus Package.

What GMC Terrain do most buyers choose?

The GMC Terrain years with the most listings are 2023, 2024, and 2025.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you the broadest selection of listings and a strong mix of pricing and deal availability. That usually makes it easier to compare trims, colors, and equipment before you buy.

What is the GMC Terrain's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used at a lower entry price. The biggest drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older versions are falling more gradually. One model year is essentially flat, showing that demand remains steady for that version.

The 2023 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2023, 2016, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the GMC Terrain safe?

• 2022: 7/10

The GMC Pro Safety Package is standard on the 2022 Terrain.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 model posts the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used GMC Terrain now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −11.63% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −4.14%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,692. The GMC Terrain offers a roomy cabin and a comfortable, premium-leaning character that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Every 2022 GMC Terrain has a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine making 170 horsepower and 203 pound-feet of torque, and the 1.5-liter can handle a trailer weighing up to 1,500 pounds.
• Tech: GMC offers Terrain buyers two different infotainment systems, with a 7-inch touchscreen display standard on SLE trim and a high-definition 8-inch touchscreen on SLT, AT4, and Denali, plus newly wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: Every 2022 GMC Terrain has a GMC Pro Safety Package as standard equipment, and the GMC Pro Safety Plus Package adds adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, a lane-change assist function, rear parking sensors, and a Safety Alert Seat.
• Starting price: GMC loaded it up with the Tech Package, Infotainment Package II, GMC Pro Safety Plus Package, a Skyscape panoramic sunroof, and a three-year subscription to OnStar services, bringing the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) to $41,810, including the $1,395 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 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 August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.