2015 GMC Acadia vs 2015 Honda Pilot

2015 GMC Acadia

2015 Honda Pilot

Select style

AWD 4-Door Denali

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Acadia AWD 4-Door Denali	16	23	$47,205	$49,690
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-1	16	23	$34,176	$35,975
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-2	16	23	$36,627	$38,555
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-1	16	23	$40,679	$42,820
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-2	16	23	$41,890	$44,095
Acadia FWD 4-Door Denali	17	24	$45,305	$47,690
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-1	17	24	$32,276	$33,975
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-2	17	24	$34,727	$36,555
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-1	17	24	$38,779	$40,820
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-2	17	24	$39,990	$42,095

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2WD 4-Door EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX	18	25	$29,371	$32,120
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L	18	25	$32,336	$35,370
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L w/Navi	18	25	$34,160	$37,370
Pilot 2WD 4-Door EX-L w/RES	18	25	$33,795	$36,970
Pilot 2WD 4-Door LX	18	25	$27,319	$29,870
Pilot 2WD 4-Door SE	18	25	$30,283	$33,120
Pilot 2WD 4-Door Touring w/RES & Navi	18	25	$36,577	$40,020
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX	17	24	$30,831	$33,720
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX-L	17	24	$33,795	$36,970
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX-L w/Navi	17	24	$35,619	$38,970
Pilot 4WD 4-Door EX-L w/RES	17	24	$35,254	$38,570
Pilot 4WD 4-Door LX	17	24	$28,778	$31,470
Pilot 4WD 4-Door SE	17	24	$31,743	$34,720
Pilot 4WD 4-Door Touring w/RES & Navi	17	24	$38,036	$41,620

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$47,205

$29,371

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$49,690

$32,120

Monthly Payment Estimate

$828 / month

$535 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

While performance may not be its forte, the 2015 GMC Acadia is a strong contender as a replacement for the minivan in your driveway.

The 2015 Honda Pilot is one of the most practical and family-friendly vehicles in its segment, despite its boxy, truck-like appearance.

TCC Likes

Denali edition may as well be a Caddy
Exceptionally roomy
Seats up to eight

Powertrain is smooth and refined
Can carry up to eight passengers
Interior is spacious, versatile

TCC Dislikes

Is GMC a luxury badge?
Automatic is better, but still hesitates
Infotainment is good, not standard

Expensive option bundles
Base model lacks Bluetooth
Cabin is awash in hard plastics

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.80

58.9

Second Leg Room (in)

36.80

38.5

Front Head Room (in)

40.30

Passenger Volume (ft³)

151.8

153.7

Second Hip Room (in)

57.80

56.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.60

61.5

Third Leg Room (in)

33.20

32.1

Second Head Room (in)

39.60

39.8

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

48.30

48.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.00

62.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.30

41.4

Third Head Room (in)

38.40

38.2

Front Hip Room (in)

58.00

58.6

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.10

67.5

Wheelbase (in)

118.90

109.2

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.9

78.5

Track Width, Front (in)

67.30

67.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.60

Length, Overall (in)

200.8

191.4

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

70.40

70.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

70.1

47.7

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

116.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x 0.8

13.1

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

37.9

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.89

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P255/55R20

P235/60TR18

Rear Tire Order Code

QQD

Front Tire Size

P255/55R20

P235/60TR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QQD

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

520

200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5200

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4850

4295

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 x 7.5

18 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 x 7.5

18 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

270 @ 3400

253 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

LLT

Displacement

3.6L/220

3.5 L/212

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

288 @ 6300

250 @ 5700

Engine Type

Gas V6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.842

1.07

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

0.61

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.882

1.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.872

1.61

Trans Order Code

M7X

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

4.31

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.414

0.77

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.742

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.484

2.70

Summary

Vehicle Name

GMC Acadia

Honda Pilot

Body Style

4 Door

Sport Utility

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Linked H-Arm

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Coil-Over Strut

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.3

8.4

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

5.0

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

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