2013 GMC Acadia vs. Its Competition

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Apr 5, 2013

The 2013 Ford Flex remains the Acadia's most direct competitor--if you don't count its Chevy Traverse and Buick Enclave stablemates.

Compared to the Acadia, the boxy Flex is a little more bold and daring on the outside, and it offers the MyFord Touch system, which is a step more advanced than the new infotainment in the Acadia, but more complex and confusing as well.

The Flex does make better use of interior space, however.

The Mazda CX-9 is another rival--and one we recommend for its excellent driving manners and sporty styling.

A refreshed CX-9 is due later this fall.

The Toyota Highlander 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 give it appeal.

There's also the Honda Pilot, which has a roomy cabin and better visibility than most crossovers.

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8.2 The 2013 GMC Acadia's chiseled, rugged look masks a family-friendly cabin and smooth street performance.	9.2 With an unmistakable design, strong performance, and a roomy, comfortable interior, the 2013 Ford Flex proves that three-row crossovers don't have to be boring.	7.6 The 2013 Honda Pilot looks tough and truck-like from the outside, yet inside it's one of the better family haulers.	8 The 2013 Mazda CX-9 gets a sharper, even sportier look, as well as new active-safety features, and should remain one of the most exciting and engaging vehicles with three rows of seating.	7.6 The 2013 Toyota Highlander isn't exciting in any dimension, but like the Camry, it's competent and is a good value.
MSRP From
$34,050	$30,900	$29,520	$29,785	$29,020
Gas Mileage
16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy	16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 25 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 4dr SLE w/SLE-1	4dr SE FWD	2WD 4dr LX	FWD 4dr Sport	FWD 4dr I4 (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	Sport Utility	Sport Utility Vehicle	Sport Utility Vehicle
Transmission
Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic w/Manual Shift	Automatic w/Manual Shift