Buy a car
from the safety of your home.
Connect with our dealer and finance partners through our site and ask for details regarding their at-home car buying services.
  • Video car tours
  • E-transaction: complete paperwork online
  • Vehicle home delivery
  • Enhanced vehicle sanitization
OK

Compare 2012 GMC Acadia vs 2012 Mazda CX-9 vs 2012 Toyota Highlander

2012 GMC Acadia
X
2012 Mazda CX-9
X
2012 Toyota Highlander
X
Select style
AWD 4-Door Denali
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Acadia AWD 4-Door Denali 16 23 $44,469 $46,810
Acadia AWD 4-Door SL 16 23 $33,093 $34,835
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLE 16 23 $35,444 $37,310
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT1 16 23 $39,007 $41,060
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT2 16 23 $39,866 $41,965
Acadia FWD 4-Door Denali 17 24 $42,569 $44,810
Acadia FWD 4-Door SL 17 24 $31,193 $32,835
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLE 17 24 $33,544 $35,310
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT1 17 24 $37,107 $39,060
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT2 17 24 $37,966 $39,965
Select style
AWD 4-Door Grand Touring
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
CX-9 AWD 4-Door Grand Touring 16 22 $33,230 $35,125
CX-9 AWD 4-Door Sport 16 22 $29,439 $31,115
CX-9 AWD 4-Door Touring 16 22 $31,254 $33,035
CX-9 FWD 4-Door Grand Touring 17 24 $31,917 $33,735
CX-9 FWD 4-Door Sport 17 24 $28,125 $29,725
CX-9 FWD 4-Door Touring 17 24 $29,941 $31,645
Select style
4WD 4-Door V6
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Highlander 4WD 4-Door V6 17 22 $28,161 $30,845
Highlander 4WD 4-Door V6 Limited 17 22 $33,959 $37,195
Highlander 4WD 4-Door V6 SE 17 22 $32,366 $35,450
Highlander FWD 4-Door I4 20 25 $25,783 $28,240
Highlander FWD 4-Door I4 SE 20 25 $29,987 $32,845
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 18 24 $26,838 $29,395
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Limited 18 24 $32,635 $35,745
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 SE 18 24 $31,042 $34,000
Highlander Hybrid 4WD 4-Door 28 28 $35,617 $38,715
Highlander Hybrid 4WD 4-Door Limited 28 28 $40,598 $44,370
Pricing
Invoice Price
$44,469
$33,230
$28,161
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$46,810
$35,125
$30,845
Monthly Payment Estimate
$780 / month
$585 / month
$514 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2
8.0
7.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2012 GMC Acadia: better for people than a big SUV, better looking than a minivan. The 2012 Mazda CX-9 is a little more enjoyable to drive than most crossovers its size, while it manages three rows of seating, a plush cabin, and decent comfort. The 2012 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid to roomy, three-row family crossover wagons what the Camry is to mid-size sedans: comfortable, safe, and full-featured—but more than a little bland.
TCC Likes
TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
16 mpg 16 mpg 17 mpg
Highway
23 mpg 22 mpg 22 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD Sport Utility Vehicles Sport Utility Vehicle
Interior Dimensions
Third Leg Room (in)
33.2 32.4 29.9
Second Head Room (in)
38.3 39.0 40.1
Passenger Capacity
7 7 7
Third Hip Room (in)
48.3 43.7 42.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
61.1 58.7 59.5
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 40.9 43.2
Third Head Room (in)
38.1 35.4 36.3
Front Hip Room (in)
57.8 56.5 56.7
Third Shoulder Room (in)
57.8 56.9 55.0
Second Leg Room (in)
36.9 39.8 38.3
Front Head Room (in)
38.5 39.6 40.6
Passenger Volume (ft³)
154.0 139.4 145.7
Second Hip Room (in)
57.9 56.0 56.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
61.9 59.4 59.7
Exterior Dimensions
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - 31.7 - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.2 76.2 75.2
Track Width, Front (in)
67.1 65.1 64.0
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.4 8.0 8.1
Length, Overall (in)
200.7 200.2 188.4
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - 47.3 - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
69.9 68.0 68.1
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - 31.3 - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
67.1 64.7 64.0
Wheelbase (in)
118.9 113.2 109.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - 58.5 - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - 34.8 - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
116.9 100.7 95.4
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
NA 19.0 - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
24.1 17.2 10.3
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - 46.1 - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - 48.9 - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
68.9 48.3 42.3
Brakes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x 0.8 12.8 x - TBD - 12.2 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 x 1.1 12.6 x - TBD - 12.9 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22.0 20.1 19.2
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.1 16.3 17.1
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
40.4 37.4 38.7
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.89 3.1 3.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - N/A - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Size
P255/55R20 P245/50R20 P245/65R17
Spare Tire Size
Compact T155/90R18 P245/65R17
Front Tire Order Code
QQD N/A NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA N/A NA
Rear Tire Size
P255/55R20 P245/50R20 P245/65R17
Rear Tire Order Code
QQD N/A NA
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
780 525 - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 3500 2000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5200 3500 - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 350 200
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4857 4546 4266
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - Compact 17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
20 x 7.5 20 x 7.5 17 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel - TBD - Aluminum
Front Wheel Size (in)
20 x 7.5 20 x 7.5 17 x 7.5
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
11.8 14.1 9.9
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
170 110 - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
288 @ 6300 273 @ 6250 270 @ 6200
Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6
Fuel System
SIDI Electronic Fuel Injectino Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
270 @ 3400 270 @ 4250 248 @ 4700
Engine Order Code
LLT NA NA
Displacement
3.6L/220 3.7L/227 3.5L/211
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 16 17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
19 19 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
23 22 22
Transmission
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA NA - TBD -
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive 4-Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.85 0.76
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.88 3.39 3.38
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.87 2.37 2.36
Trans Order Code
MH6 NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.16 3.46 3.48
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 1.15 1.05
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic Automatic
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA NA - TBD -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 0.68 0.61
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.48 4.14 4.24
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84 1.55 1.52
Trans Type
6 6 5
Summary
Body Style
4 Door 4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle 4 Door
Vehicle Name
GMC Acadia Mazda CX-9 Toyota Highlander
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD - 1.02
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Multi-Link Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Coil Over Strut Independent Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA - TBD - 0.55
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA NA NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.8 9.6 9.6
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
3 3 3
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
--
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
--
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
--
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
--
Overall Side Crash Rating
--
Side Barrier Rating
--
Side Barrier Rating Driver
--
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
--
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
--
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
--
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
--
Rollover Rating

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

From dealers near you
Go!