2007-14 GMC Acadia | Consumer Guide Auto

Midsize SUV; Built in USA

4-door wagon

transverse front-engine/front- or all-wheel drive

Good condition price range: $9,200 – $41,300*

2007 GMC Acadia

Pros:	Cargo room Control layout/materials Quietness Seat comfort
Cons:	Fuel economy

Acadia is tailor-made for buyers who need a minivan but don’t want to drive one. This Best Buy (2007-12) crossover is dynamically capable, came standard with a host of safety features, and offered several unusual and useful options. Though we consider it a midsize, those shopping large SUVs might find Acadia a sensible alternative.

Overview

This four-door crossover wagon was the first car-type SUV offered by General Motors’ GMC division. Acadia shared its basic design with the Saturn Outlook and the forthcoming, premium midsize Buick Enclave. Seating up to eight, Acadia came in SLE and SLT trim. The sole powertrain consisted of a 275-horsepower V6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive without low-range gearing were available. Likely competitors included the Ford Freestyle/Taurus X, Honda Pilot, Nissan Murano, and Toyota Highlander.

Seven-passenger seating was standard, with second-row bucket seats and a third-row bench. A second-row, three-person bench seat was optional. GM’s Smart Slide second-row seats had flip-forward bottom cushions and sliding backrests. Designed to allow easier access to the third row, they were standard equipment. Antilock braking and an antiskid system with rollover sensors also were standard. Traction control was standard on 2WD models. Standard wheels held 18-inch tires, but 19-inchers were available.

Also standard were front side airbags and curtain side airbags that covered all seating rows and included rollover deployment. Heated mirrors were standard. Acadia SLTs had tri-zone climate control, leather upholstery, heated front seats, mirror-mounted turn signals, and a Bose audio system wit six-CD changer/MP3 player. Rear obstacle detection, remote engine start, and DVD entertainment were optional on SLE and SLT models. A navigation system and a “SkyScape” dual sunroof with a large tilt/slide front panel and a fixed rear glass skylight were exclusive SLT options. So were a power liftgate and head-up instrument display.

Yearly Updates

2008 Acadia
Several new features joined the options list for 2008, including a rearview camera. All Acadias now had XM satellite radio, and second-row seating included a console.

2009 Acadia
The Acadia’s 3.6-liter V6 added 13 hp for a total of 288. Newly available for 2009 were a wireless cell-phone link, heated and cooled front seats, and satellite radio with real-time traffic updates.

2010 Acadia
Acadia gained a base SL trim level for 2010.

2011 Acadia
The 2011 GMC Acadia lineup gained a new trim level, the top-line Denali.

2012 Acadia
There were no changes of note to the 2012 GMC Acadia.

2013 Acadia
Acadia received its first substantial freshening for 2013. Though not an outright redesign, the vehicle had revised front and rear styling and a redesigned dashboard that included GMC’s IntelliLink infotainment system.

2014 Acadia
Forward-collision alert and lane-departure warning were newly available on Acadia for 2014.

dohc V6¹
Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)	3.6/217
Engine HP	275-288
Engine Torque (lb-ft)	251-270

Avail. Trans.	EPA MPG (city/hwy)	MPG avg. as tested
6-speed automatic	16/22	17.5

dohc V6¹

Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)

3.6/217

Engine HP

275-288

Engine Torque (lb-ft)

251-270

Avail. Trans.

EPA MPG (city/hwy)

MPG avg. as tested

6-speed automatic

16/22

17.5

Ratings

Model Tested: 2008 Acadia SLT w/AWD

Ratings values are on a 1-10 scale, with 10 being the best. With the exception of Value, these numbers reflect how the vehicle compares against the universe of vehicles, not just against rivals in its class.

Performance

Acceleration - 5

50%

Fuel Economy - 4

40%

Ride Quality - 6

60%

Steering/Handling - 5

50%

Quietness - 7

70%

Accommodations

Controls/Materials - 7

70%

Room/Comfort Front - 9

90%

Room/Comfort Rear - 7

70%

Cargo Room - 10

100%

Other

Value - 10

100%

Total: 70

Safety Ratings

Model Tested: 2007 GMC Acadia 4-door wagon

NHTSA

(5 is the highest rating)

Front Impact Test

Driver Injury - 5

100%

Front Passenger Injury - 5

100%

Side Impact Test

Driver Injury - 5

100%

Rear Passenger Injury - 5

100%

HLDI

(A score of 100 is average. Lower is better)

Collision	N/A
Injury	N/A
Theft	N/A

2007 GMC Acadia	Pricing Effective: 02/26/2007
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
2WD SLE 4-door wagon	$ 29,255	$ 27,353	$ 735
AWD SLE 4-door wagon	31,255	29,223	735
2WD SLT 4-door wagon	33,225	31,065	735
AWD SLT 4-door wagon	35,225	32,935	735
Price Note:

Optional Equipment
Option Note:
Major Packages
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Preferred Pkg.	SLE	$375	$311
6-way power driver seat, 2-way power passenger seat.
4SB Option Pkg.	SLT	2145	2006
Rear-obstacle-detection system, 8-way power driver seat, 4-way power passenger seat, memory system (driver seat, mirrors), satellite radio, remote engine start, power-folding mirrors, 115-volt power outlet, automatic up/down driver power window, heated washer nozzles, power liftgate, cargo cover and net.
Convenience Pkg.		435	361
Rear-obstacle-detection system, remote engine start.
Cargo Pkg.		90	75
Cargo cover and net.
Trailering Pkg.		425	353
Heavy-duty engine cooling, trailer hitch.
Comfort & Convenience Features
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Navigation system	SLT	2145	1780
Replaces in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer w/single-disc CD/MP3 player. Requires 4SB Option Pkg.
Power sunroof	SLT	1300	1079
Includes rear glass roof panel w/power shade.
DVD entertainment system	SLE	2055	1706
DVD entertainment system	SLT	1295	1075
SLE includes tri-zone automatic climate controls (including rear control), Bose sound system, rear radio controls.
Bose AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer	SLE	870	722
Cargo-area radio controls	SLT	150	125
Satellite radio		199	165
Head-up instrument display	SLT	350	291
8-passenger seating	(credit)	-495	-411
2nd-row split folding seat.
Power liftgate	SLT	350	291
Heated washer nozzles		85	71
115-volt power outlet	SLT	175	145
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Xenon headlights	SLT	500	415
Requires 4SB Option Pkg.
Engine-block heater		50	42
Special paint		395	328
Premium Paint		745	618
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
255/55HR19 tires	SLT	1295	1075

2008 GMC Acadia	Pricing Effective: 06/05/2008
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
2WD SLE 4-door wagon	$ 30,140	$ 28,181	$ 735
AWD SLE 4-door wagon	32,150	30,060	735
2WD SLT 4-door wagon	34,675	32,421	735
AWD SLT 4-door wagon	36,685	34,300	735
Price Note:

Optional Equipment
Option Note:
Major Packages
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Preferred Pkg.	SLE	$560	$465
6-way power driver seat, 2-way power passenger seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls.
4SB Option Pkg.	2WD SLT	1975	1847
4SB Option Pkg.	AWD SLT	1980	1851
Rear-obstacle-detection system, 8-way power driver seat, 4-way power passenger seat, memory system (driver seat, mirrors), remote engine start, power-folding mirrors w/driver-side automatic day/night, 115-volt power outlet, automatic up/down driver power window, heated washer nozzles, power liftgate, cargo cover and net.
Convenience Pkg.		435	361
Rear-obstacle-detection system, remote engine start.
Cargo Convenience Pkg.		90	75
Cargo cover and net.
Trailering Pkg.		425	353
Heavy-duty engine cooling, trailer hitch.
Comfort & Convenience Features
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Navigation system	SLT	2340	1942
Includes rearview camera. Replaces in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer w/single-disc CD/MP3 player. Requires 4SB Option Pkg.
Power sunroof	SLT	1300	1079
Includes rear glass roof panel w/power shade.
DVD entertainment system	SLE	2055	1706
DVD entertainment system	SLT	1295	1075
SLE includes tri-zone automatic climate controls (including rear control), Bose sound system, rear radio controls.
Bose AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer	SLE	870	722
Includes tri-zone automatic climate controls (including rear control), rear radio controls.
Cargo-area radio controls	SLT	150	125
Head-up instrument display	SLT	350	291
7-passenger seating	SLE	495	411
adjustable 2nd-row bucket seats.
8-passenger seating	SLT (credit)	-495	-411
adjustable 2nd-row split folding seat.
2nd-row center console	SLT	250	208
NA w/8-passenger seating.
Power liftgate	SLT	350	291
Heated washer nozzles		85	71
115-volt power outlet	SLT	175	145
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Xenon headlights	SLT	500	415
Requires 4SB Option Pkg.
Engine-block heater		75	62
Special paint		95	79
Premium Paint		395	328
Tri-coat paint		795	660
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
255/55HR19 tires	SLT	1295	1075

2009 GMC Acadia	Pricing Effective: 04/24/2009
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
2WD SLE 4-door wagon	$ 31,890	$ 30,136	$ 775
AWD SLE 4-door wagon	33,890	32,026	775
2WD SLT 4-door wagon	36,250	34,256	775
AWD SLT 4-door wagon	38,250	36,146	775
Price Note:

Overview

Yearly Updates

Engines

Road Test

Performance

Accommodations

Other

Total: 70

Specifications

NHTSA

HLDI

Trouble Spots

Recall History

Equipment Lists

Pricing

Standard Equipment
SLE : 3.6-liter V6 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, traction control, dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags w/rollover deployment, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, antiskid system w/rollover sensors, tire-pressure monitor, daytime running lights, front and rear air conditioning w/rear controls, power steering, tilt/telescope steering wheel, cruise control, 7-passenger seating, quad bucket seats, driver-seat lumbar adjustment, center console, cupholders, 3rd-row split folding seat, heated power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, OnStar assistance system w/one year service , AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, digital clock, tachometer, intermittent wipers, visor mirrors, map lights, rear defogger, rear wiper/washer, automatic headlights, floormats, theft-deterrent system, fog lights, rear privacy glass, rear spoiler, roof rails, 255/65R18 tires, alloy wheels, AWD adds: all-wheel drive. Deletes: traction control
SLT adds: tri-zone automatic climate controls (including rear control), leather upholstery, heated front seats, 6-way power driver seat, 2-way power passenger seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, mirror-mounted turn signals, Bose AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, rear radio controls, illuminated visor mirrors, automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, universal garage door opener, outside-temperature indicator, AWD adds: all-wheel drive. Deletes: traction control

2010 GMC Acadia	Pricing Effective: 06/26/2009
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
2WD SL 4-door wagon	$ 31,740	$ 29,994	$ 775
AWD SL 4-door wagon	33,740	31,884	775
2WD SLE 4-door wagon	34,315	32,428	775
AWD SLE 4-door wagon	36,315	34,318	775
2WD SLT 4-door wagon	38,585	36,463	775
AWD SLT 4-door wagon	40,585	38,353	775
Price Note:

Standard Equipment
SL : 3.6-liter V6 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, traction control, dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags w/rollover deployment, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, antiskid system w/rollover sensors, tire-pressure monitor, daytime running lights, front and rear air conditioning w/rear controls, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, cruise control, 8-passenger seating, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, driver-seat lumbar adjustment, center console, adjustable 2nd-row split folding seat, 3rd-row split folding seat, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, OnStar assistance system, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, digital-media player connection, satellite radio, tachometer, outside-temperature indicator, illuminated visor mirrors, intermittent wipers, rear defogger, intermittent rear wiper/washer, automatic headlights, floormats, theft-deterrent system, rear privacy glass, rear spoiler, roof rails, 255/65R18 tires, alloy wheels, AWD adds: all-wheel drive
SLE adds: rear-obstacle-detection system, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, 6-way power driver seat, 2-way power passenger seat, 7-passenger seating, adjustable 2nd-row bucket seats, wireless cell phone link, rearview camera, automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, outside-temperature indicator, remote engine start, power liftgate, fog lights, AWD adds: all-wheel drive
SLT adds: tri-zone automatic climate controls (including rear control), leather upholstery, heated front seats, heated power mirrors w/turn signals, Bose sound system, iPod adapter, rear radio controls, universal garage door opener, 255/60HR19 tires, AWD adds: all-wheel drive

2011 GMC Acadia	Pricing Effective: 09/08/2010
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
2WD SL 4-door wagon	$ 31,840	$ 30,248	$ 775
AWD SL 4-door wagon	33,840	32,148	775
2WD SLE 4-door wagon	34,465	32,742	775
AWD SLE 4-door wagon	36,465	34,642	775
2WD SLT1 4-door wagon	38,185	36,276	775
AWD SLT1 4-door wagon	40,185	38,176	775
2WD SLT2 4-door wagon	39,090	37,136	775
AWD SLT2 4-door wagon	41,090	39,036	775
2WD Denali 4-door wagon	43,220	41,059	775
AWD Denali 4-door wagon	45,220	42,959	775
Price Note:

2012 GMC Acadia	Pricing Effective: 08/10/2011
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
2WD SL 4-door wagon	$ 32,605	$ 30,975	$ 810
AWD SL 4-door wagon	34,605	32,875	810
2WD SLE 4-door wagon	35,080	33,326	810
AWD SLE 4-door wagon	37,080	35,226	810
2WD SLT1 4-door wagon	38,830	36,889	810
AWD SLT1 4-door wagon	40,830	38,789	810
2WD SLT2 4-door wagon	39,735	37,748	810
AWD SLT2 4-door wagon	41,735	39,648	810
2WD Denali 4-door wagon	43,880	41,686	810
AWD Denali 4-door wagon	45,880	43,586	810
Price Note:

2013 GMC Acadia	Pricing Effective: 06/07/2013
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
2WD SLE-1 4-door wagon	$ 34,050	$ 32,348	$ 825
AWD SLE-1 4-door wagon	36,050	34,248	825
2WD SLE-2 4-door wagon	35,940	34,143	825
AWD SLE-2 4-door wagon	37,940	36,043	825
2WD SLT-1 4-door wagon	39,780	37,791	825
AWD SLT-1 4-door wagon	41,780	39,691	825
2WD SLT-2 4-door wagon	41,200	39,140	825
AWD SLT-2 4-door wagon	43,200	41,040	825
2WD Denali 4-door wagon	45,945	43,648	825
AWD Denali 4-door wagon	47,945	45,548	825
Price Note:

Standard Equipment
SLE-1 : 3.6-liter V6 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, traction control, dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, antiskid system, rear-obstacle-detection system, tire-pressure monitor, daytime running lights, front and rear air conditioning w/rear controls, tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, rearview camera, 8-passenger seating, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, driver-seat lumbar adjustment, center console, adjustable 2nd-row split folding seat, 3rd-row split folding seat, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, OnStar assistance system, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, digital-media player connection, USB port, satellite radio, high-definition radio, wireless cell-phone link, tachometer, compass, outside-temperature indicator, illuminated visor mirrors, intermittent wipers, rear defogger, intermittent rear wiper/washer, automatic headlights, floormats, theft-deterrent system, rear privacy glass, rear spoiler, roof rails, 255/65R18 tires, alloy wheels, AWD adds: all-wheel drive
SLE-2 adds: front-seat-mounted center airbag, 8-way power driver seat, 2-way power passenger seat w/lumbar adjustment, 7-passenger seating, adjustable 2nd-row bucket seats, IntelliLink infotainment system, automatic day/night rearview mirror, remote engine start, power liftgate, AWD adds: all-wheel drive
SLT-1 adds: tri-zone automatic climate controls (including rear control), leather upholstery, heated front seats, heated power mirrors w/turn signals, Bose sound system, rear radio controls, universal garage door opener, fog lights, 255/60HR19 tires, AWD adds: all-wheel drive
SLT-2 adds: blind-spot alert, cross-path detection, memory system (driver seat, mirrors), 8-way power passenger seat, aluminum interior trim, driver-side automatic day/night mirror
Denali adds: power tilt/telescopic wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated/cooled front seats, power sunroof w/rear fixed-glass panel, cargo-area radio controls, head-up instrument display, xenon headlights, trailer hitch, 255/55HR20 tires, AWD adds: all-wheel drive

2014 GMC Acadia	Pricing Effective: 10/10/2012
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
2WD SLE1 4-door wagon	$ 34,050	$ 32,348	$ 825
AWD SLE1 4-door wagon	36,050	34,248	825
2WD SLE2 4-door wagon	35,940	34,143	825
AWD SLE2 4-door wagon	37,940	36,043	825
2WD SLT1 4-door wagon	39,780	37,791	825
AWD SLT1 4-door wagon	41,780	39,691	825
2WD SLT2 4-door wagon	41,200	39,140	825
AWD SLT2 4-door wagon	43,200	41,040	825
2WD Denali 4-door wagon	45,945	43,648	825
AWD Denali 4-door wagon	47,945	45,548	825
Price Note:

Standard Equipment
SLE1 : 3.6-liter V6 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, traction control, dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, antiskid system, rear-obstacle-detection system, tire-pressure monitor, daytime running lights, front and rear air conditioning w/rear controls, tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, cruise control, rearview camera, 8-passenger seating, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, driver-seat lumbar adjustment, center console, adjustable 2nd-row split folding seat, 3rd-row split folding seat, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, OnStar assistance system, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, digital-media player connection, USB port, satellite radio, high-definition radio, wireless cell-phone link, tachometer, compass, outside-temperature indicator, illuminated visor mirrors, intermittent wipers, rear defogger, intermittent rear wiper/washer, automatic headlights, floormats, theft-deterrent system, rear privacy glass, fog lights, rear spoiler, roof rails, 255/65R18 tires, alloy wheels, AWD adds: all-wheel drive
SLE2 adds: front-seat-mounted center airbag, 8-way power driver seat, 2-way power passenger seat w/lumbar adjustment, 7-passenger seating, adjustable 2nd-row bucket seats, IntelliLink infotainment system, automatic day/night rearview mirror, remote engine start, power liftgate, AWD adds: all-wheel drive
SLT1 adds: tri-zone automatic climate controls (including rear control), leather upholstery, heated front seats, heated power mirrors w/turn signals, Bose sound system, rear radio controls, universal garage door opener, fog lights, 255/60HR19 tires, AWD adds: all-wheel drive
SLT2 adds: blind-spot alert, cross-path detection, memory system (driver seat, mirrors), 8-way power passenger seat, aluminum interior trim, driver-side automatic day/night mirror
Denali adds: power tilt/telescopic wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated/cooled front seats, power sunroof w/rear fixed-glass panel, cargo-area radio controls, head-up instrument display, xenon headlights, trailer hitch, 255/55HR20 tires, AWD adds: all-wheel drive