2012 GMC Acadia vs. Its Competition

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Marty Padgett

Aug 8, 2011

The Acadia’s only direct competitor--other than its Chevy Traverse and Buick Enclave stablemates--is the Ford Flex, a crossover vehicle that optimizes passenger comfort and space inside a distinctively boxy body.

But if you're shopping the Acadia, we'd also recommend you take a look at the Mazda CX-9, the curvaceous companion to the Ford crossover and even a better performer, though it lacks some of the Flex's sexy high-tech features.

There's also the Honda Pilot, which gets a revamped cabin and a six-speed automatic for the new model year, and the Toyota Highlander, which has the least appealing handling of the bunch, but a vast interior, a flexible second-row seat with a hideaway cushion, and a companion hybrid model.

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7.8 / 10 TCC Rating The 2012 GMC Acadia: better for people than a big SUV, better looking than a minivan.	9.2 / 10 TCC Rating One of our top-rated vehicles, the 2012 Ford Flex has real distinction, along with top-shelf turbo power, great seats and great features.	7.0 / 10 TCC Rating If you can get past the garish grille and overwrought look, the 2011 Honda Pilot is a fine family vehicle, with minivan-like interior space and decent performance.	8.4 / 10 TCC Rating The 2011 Mazda CX-9 can carry seven in comfort, but it loves curves more than almost any other roomy crossover.	7.8 / 10 TCC Rating The very family-friendly Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid impress us with their space and versatility, but show no sign of enthusiasm.
MSRP From
$32,835	$29,465	$28,320	$29,135	$28,090
Gas Mileage
16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy	16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy	16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy	16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas I4
EPA Class
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	Sport Utility Vehicle
Style Name
FWD 4-Door SL	4-Door SE FWD	2WD 4-Door LX	FWD 4-Door Sport	FWD 4-Door L4 Base (Natl)
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
8	7	8	7	7
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
4 Door	Wagon	4 Door Sport Utility	4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle	4 Door
Transmission
Automatic	Automatic	Automatic w/OD	Automatic w/OD	Automatic