Compare 2015 GMC Acadia vs 2015 Mazda CX-9 vs 2015 Toyota Highlander

2015 GMC Acadia
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2015 Mazda CX-9
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2015 Toyota Highlander
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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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AWD 4-Door Grand Touring
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
CX-9 AWD 4-Door Grand Touring 16 22 $34,658 $36,625
CX-9 AWD 4-Door Sport 16 22 $29,885 $31,575
CX-9 AWD 4-Door Touring 16 22 $32,243 $34,070
CX-9 FWD 4-Door Grand Touring 17 24 $33,157 $35,035
CX-9 FWD 4-Door Sport 17 24 $28,382 $29,985
CX-9 FWD 4-Door Touring 17 24 $30,739 $32,480
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AWD 4-Door V6 Limited
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 Limited 18 24 $38,027 $41,650
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 LE 18 24 $29,700 $32,530
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 LE Plus 18 24 $31,727 $34,750
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 Limited 18 24 $38,027 $41,650
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 Limited Platinum 18 24 $40,300 $44,140
Highlander AWD 4-Door V6 XLE 18 24 $34,740 $38,050
Highlander FWD 4-Door I4 LE 20 25 $27,175 $29,765
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Limited 19 25 $36,694 $40,190
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 LE 19 25 $28,366 $31,070
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 LE Plus 19 25 $30,394 $33,290
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Limited 19 25 $36,694 $40,190
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 Limited Platinum 19 25 $38,968 $42,680
Highlander FWD 4-Door V6 XLE 19 25 $33,407 $36,590
Highlander Hybrid AWD 4-Door Limited 27 28 $43,688 $47,850
Highlander Hybrid AWD 4-Door Limited Platinum 27 28 $45,961 $50,340
Pricing
Invoice Price
$47,205
$34,658
$38,027
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$49,690
$36,625
$41,650
Monthly Payment Estimate
$828 / month
$610 / month
$694 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.0
7.6
8.2
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 Mazda CX-9 isn't as efficient as Mazda's latest offerings, but it manages to put the same kind of smile on the driver's face as the brand's smaller offerings. The 2015 Toyota Highlander offers a versatile and stylish alternative to the minivan, with available all-wheel drive and a thoughtfully designed interior.
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Fuel Economy
City
16 mpg 16 mpg 18 mpg
Highway
23 mpg 22 mpg 24 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle Small SUV 4WD Standard SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Third Shoulder Room (in)
57.80 56.9 55
Second Leg Room (in)
36.80 39.8 38.4
Front Head Room (in)
40.30 39.6 39.5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
151.8 139.4 142.2
Second Hip Room (in)
57.80 56 57.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
61.60 59.4 59.3
Third Leg Room (in)
33.20 32.4 27.7
Second Head Room (in)
39.60 39 39.6
Passenger Capacity
7 7 7
Third Hip Room (in)
48.30 43.7 45.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
61.00 58.7 59.6
Front Leg Room (in)
41.30 40.9 44.2
Third Head Room (in)
38.40 35.4 35.9
Front Hip Room (in)
58.00 56.5 57.2
Exterior Dimensions
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - 30.9 -
Track Width, Rear (in)
67.10 64.7 64.2
Wheelbase (in)
118.90 113.2 109.8
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.9 76.2 75.8
Track Width, Front (in)
67.30 65.1 64.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
7.60 - 8
Length, Overall (in)
200.8 200.2 191.1
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - -
Height, Overall (in)
70.40 68 68.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - 48.9 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
70.1 48.3 42.3
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - 58.5 -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - 34.8 -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
116.1 100.7 83.2
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - 19 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
24.1 17.2 13.8
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - 46.1 -
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 x 1.1 12.6 12.9
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
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 12.2
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22.0 20.1 19.2
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
N/A - -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.1 - -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
40.4 37.4 38.7
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.89 - -
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P255/55R20 P245/50VR20 P245/55SR19
Rear Tire Order Code
QQD NA NA
Front Tire Size
P255/55R20 P245/50VR20 P245/55SR19
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
QQD NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 350 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
520 350 500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 3500 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5200 3500 5000
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 3500 5000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4850 4559 4508
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
20 x 7.5 20 X 7.5 19 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
20 x 7.5 20 X 7.5 19 X 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
11.8 - -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
170 110 150
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
270 @ 3400 270 @ 4250 248 @ 4700
Engine Order Code
LLT NA NA
Displacement
3.6L/220 3.7 L/227 3.5 L/211
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
288 @ 6300 273 @ 6250 270 @ 6200
Engine Type
Gas V6 Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Direct Injection Sequential MPI Sequential MPI
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
23 22 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 16 18
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
19 18 20
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA - -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.842 1.55 1.42
Trans Type
6 6 6
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA - -
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.000 0.86 0.71
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.882 3.39 4.15
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.872 2.37 1.90
Trans Order Code
M7X NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.16 3.46 4.15
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.414 1.15 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA - -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.742 0.69 0.61
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.484 4.15 3.30
Summary
Vehicle Name
GMC Acadia Mazda CX-9 Toyota Highlander
Body Style
4 Door Sport Utility Sport Utility
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA - -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA Strut Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Linked H-Arm Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - -
Suspension Type - Front
Coil-Over Strut Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.3 9.8 8.8 (Est)
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
4 4.0 3.0 (Est)
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
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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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