2019 GMC Acadia vs 2019 Ford Explorer

2019 GMC Acadia
2019 GMC Acadia
$29,000MSRP
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2019 Ford Explorer
2019 Ford Explorer
$32,365MSRP
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2019 GMC Acadia
$29,000MSRP
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2019 Ford Explorer
$32,365MSRP
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MSRP

$29,000

MSRP

$32,365

Average price

$21,507

Average price

$21,461

Listings

1246

Listings

896
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

Expert reviews

2019 GMC Acadia Reviews Summary

Shoppers have many options when they want a family vehicle, but most look to the 3-row midsize SUV, rather than the minivan, as the de facto family hauler. But not all 3-row SUVs are created equal, and that’s a good thing because families have different needs.

Old-school, full-size SUVs like the Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe might be overkill for getting the kids to soccer practice, but they're ideal when it comes to towing a boat or camper trailer while on a road trip. On the other end of the spectrum, a compact SUV such as the Volkswagen Tiguan is far more practical for cities and has an optional third row. For many families, that third row won’t always be occupied, so it shouldn't detract from other areas of the vehicle, cut into cargo space, or break the bank.

General Motors enjoys the luxury of multiple, somewhat overlapping brands and utilizes this overlap to offer two kinds of 3-row SUVs. The Chevrolet Traverse is one example; it feels like a stretched-out midsize SUV, almost like a downsized Tahoe.

The 2019 GMC Acadia rides on the same platform as the Traverse but feels like a completely different vehicle. It has a shorter wheelbase and a more upscale cabin, resulting in a midsize SUV that feels less like a family hauler and more like something special and unique.

But 3-row midsize SUVs compete in an extremely crowded segment against some of the most popular vehicles on the market, including the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Mazda CX-9, and Subaru Ascent, just to name a few. So how does the Acadia stack up when it comes to balancing 3-row seating capacity and overall usability? Read on to find out and learn which trim of the Acadia CarGurus recommends.

2019 Ford Explorer Reviews Summary

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 193 hp I4

Engine

3.5L 290 hp V6

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

7

Seating Capacity

7

Horsepower

193 hp @ 6300 rpm

Horsepower

290 hp @ 6500 rpm

MPG City

21

MPG City

17

MPG Highway

26

MPG Highway

24
2019 GMC Acadia
2019 GMC Acadia
$29,000MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2019 Ford Explorer
2019 Ford Explorer
$32,365MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2019 GMC Acadia
$29,000MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2019 Ford Explorer
$32,365MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$29,000
$32,365
Average price
$21,507
$21,461
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.5
4.6
Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

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Summary

Shoppers have many options when they want a family vehicle, but most look to the 3-row midsize SUV, rather than the minivan, as the de facto family hauler. But not all 3-row SUVs are created equal, and that’s a good thing because families have different needs.

Old-school, full-size SUVs like the Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe might be overkill for getting the kids to soccer practice, but they're ideal when it comes to towing a boat or camper trailer while on a road trip. On the other end of the spectrum, a compact SUV such as the Volkswagen Tiguan is far more practical for cities and has an optional third row. For many families, that third row won’t always be occupied, so it shouldn't detract from other areas of the vehicle, cut into cargo space, or break the bank.

General Motors enjoys the luxury of multiple, somewhat overlapping brands and utilizes this overlap to offer two kinds of 3-row SUVs. The Chevrolet Traverse is one example; it feels like a stretched-out midsize SUV, almost like a downsized Tahoe.

The 2019 GMC Acadia rides on the same platform as the Traverse but feels like a completely different vehicle. It has a shorter wheelbase and a more upscale cabin, resulting in a midsize SUV that feels less like a family hauler and more like something special and unique.

But 3-row midsize SUVs compete in an extremely crowded segment against some of the most popular vehicles on the market, including the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Mazda CX-9, and Subaru Ascent, just to name a few. So how does the Acadia stack up when it comes to balancing 3-row seating capacity and overall usability? Read on to find out and learn which trim of the Acadia CarGurus recommends.

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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.5L 193 hp I4
3.5L 290 hp V6
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
7
7
Horsepower
193 hp @ 6300 rpm
290 hp @ 6500 rpm
MPG City
21
17
MPG Highway
26
24
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