2018 GMC Acadia vs 2018 Honda Pilot

2018 GMC Acadia

2018 Honda Pilot

Select style

AWD 4-Door Denali

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Acadia AWD 4-Door Denali	17	25	$44,745	$47,100
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-1	21	25	$32,870	$34,600
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-2	21	25	$35,340	$37,200
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-1	17	25	$39,520	$41,600
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-2	17	25	$41,705	$43,900
Acadia FWD 4-Door Denali	18	25	$42,845	$45,100
Acadia FWD 4-Door SL	21	26	$28,855	$29,000
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-1	21	26	$30,970	$32,600
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-2	21	26	$33,440	$35,200
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-1	21	26	$36,575	$38,500
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-2	18	25	$39,805	$41,900

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EX 2WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Pilot EX 2WD	19	27	$30,475	$33,330
Pilot EX AWD	18	26	$32,208	$35,230
Pilot EX w/Honda Sensing 2WD	19	27	$31,387	$34,330
Pilot EX w/Honda Sensing AWD	18	26	$33,120	$36,230
Pilot EX-L 2WD	19	27	$33,603	$36,760
Pilot EX-L AWD	18	26	$35,336	$38,660
Pilot EX-L w/Honda Sensing 2WD	19	27	$34,515	$37,760
Pilot EX-L w/Honda Sensing AWD	18	26	$36,248	$39,660
Pilot EX-L w/Navigation 2WD	19	27	$34,515	$37,760
Pilot EX-L w/Navigation AWD	18	26	$36,248	$39,660
Pilot EX-L w/RES 2WD	19	27	$35,063	$38,360
Pilot EX-L w/RES AWD	18	26	$36,796	$40,260
Pilot Elite AWD	19	26	$43,372	$47,470
Pilot LX 2WD	19	27	$28,258	$30,900
Pilot LX AWD	18	26	$29,991	$32,800
Pilot Touring 2WD	20	27	$38,355	$41,970
Pilot Touring AWD	19	26	$40,088	$43,870

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,745

$30,475

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$47,100

$33,330

Monthly Payment Estimate

$785 / month

$556 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 GMC Acadia is a solid, if not stand-out choice among mid-size crossovers with seating for up to seven.

The 2018 Honda Pilot ranks among the very best three-row crossover SUVs; it’s all about the packaging.

TCC Likes

Comfortable interior
Strong performance
Rides and handles well

Great use of interior space
Well-organized, well-trimmed cabin
Lots of cargo space

TCC Dislikes

Base 4-cylinder not quite enough
Tight third row
A little narrow for more than four passengers

Styling isn’t so distinctive
9-speed automatic bobbles some shifts
Only Elites get blind-spot monitors

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Small SUV 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Hip Room (in)

42.9

44.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

Front Leg Room (in)

40.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

143.8

152.9

Third Head Room (in)

37.2

38.9

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

59.1

Third Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

57.6

Second Leg Room (in)

39.7

38.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

40.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

53.3

57.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.4

Third Leg Room (in)

31.1

31.9

Second Head Room (in)

39.6

40.2

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.20

Length, Overall (in)

193.6

194.5

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

69.8

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.5

66.3

Wheelbase (in)

112.5

111

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.4

78.6

Track Width, Front (in)

64.5

66.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

83.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

12.8

16.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

41.7

46.8

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 0.9

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.9

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

39.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

T135/70R18

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QNU

Spare Tire Order Code

ZCD

Rear Tire Size

P235/55R20

P245/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

QNU

Front Tire Size

P235/55R20

P245/60HR18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4000

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

400

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

400

350

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3956

4074

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 x 8.0

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 x 8.0

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

18 x 4.5

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas V6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

271 @ 5000

262 @ 4700

Engine Order Code

LGX

Displacement

3.6L/223

3.5 L/212

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 6600

280 @ 6000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

M7U

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.87

4.25

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.06

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.56

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

3.36

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.49

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.75

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

2.27

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

2.10

Summary

Vehicle Name

GMC Acadia

Honda Pilot

Body Style

4 Door

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

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

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

8.8

8.0

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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