2021 GMC Acadia vs 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2021 GMC Acadia

#10 in Large SUVs

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

#5 in Mid-Size SUVs

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AWD 4-Door AT4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Acadia AWD 4-Door AT4	19	26	$39,209	$41,100
Acadia AWD 4-Door Denali	19	26	$46,078	$48,300
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLE	22	27	$35,107	$36,800
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT	22	27	$38,923	$40,800
Acadia FWD 4-Door Denali	19	27	$44,170	$46,300
Acadia FWD 4-Door SL	21	27	$29,770	$29,800
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLE	21	27	$32,054	$33,600
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT	22	29	$37,015	$38,800

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80th Anniversary 4x2

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Grand Cherokee 80th Anniversary 4x2	19	26	$38,963	$40,375
Grand Cherokee 80th Anniversary 4x4	18	25	$40,938	$42,375
Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4x2	19	26	$45,109	$46,915
Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4x4	18	25	$48,024	$49,915
Grand Cherokee Laredo E 4x2	19	26	$32,236	$32,545
Grand Cherokee Laredo E 4x4	18	25	$34,538	$34,845
Grand Cherokee Laredo X 4x2	19	26	$32,236	$32,545
Grand Cherokee Laredo X 4x4	18	25	$34,538	$34,845
Grand Cherokee Limited 4x2	19	26	$38,963	$40,375
Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4	18	25	$40,938	$42,375
Grand Cherokee Limited X 4x2	19	26	$38,963	$40,375
Grand Cherokee Limited X 4x4	18	25	$40,938	$42,375
Grand Cherokee Overland 4x2	19	26	$45,109	$46,915
Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4	18	25	$48,024	$49,915
Grand Cherokee SRT 4x4	13	19	$66,780	$69,365
Grand Cherokee Summit 4x2	19	26	$50,749	$52,915
Grand Cherokee Summit 4x4	18	25	$53,664	$55,915
Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4x4	11	17	$83,990	$87,870
Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4	18	25	$43,946	$45,575

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,209

$38,963

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,100

$40,375

Monthly Payment Estimate

$685 / month

$673 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 GMC Acadia shines most brightly in turbo-4 spec, but rival three-row crossovers put out more lumens.

The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee is an icon for its capability and customization.

TCC Likes

Handsome shape
Well-designed infotainment
Turbo-4 or V-6 strength

Great powertrains
Iconic looks
Superlative comfort

TCC Dislikes

Active safety tech should be standard
A little narrow inside
Pushbutton shifter isn’t our favorite

Expensive in top trims
Thirsty V-8 engines
No hybrids

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Standard SUV 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Leg Room (in)

29.7

Second Head Room (in)

39.6

39.2

Third Hip Room (in)

42.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

Front Leg Room (in)

40.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

143.8

105.4

Third Head Room (in)

37.2

Front Hip Room (in)

55.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

Second Leg Room (in)

39.7

38.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

53.3

56.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.4

58.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.5

63.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.20

8.6

Length, Overall (in)

193.4

189.8

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

66.7

69.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

32.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.5

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

112.5

114.8

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.4

76.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

68.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

12.8

36.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

41.7

36.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

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

13.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

24.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

37.1

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 -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/65R17

P265/50TR20

Spare Tire Size

T135/70R18

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

5GV

TKY

Spare Tire Order Code

ZCD

Rear Tire Size

P255/65R17

P265/50TR20

Rear Tire Order Code

5GV

TKY

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

400

350

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

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4306

4576

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

20 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

20 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

18 x 4.5

Compact

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

155

180

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 6600

293 @ 6400

Engine Type

Gas V6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

271 @ 5000

260 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LGX

ERC

Displacement

3.6L/222

3.6 L/220

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.84

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.96

3.29

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.31

3.14

Trans Order Code

M3W

DFT

Ninth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.49

3.27

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

2.44

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.69

4.71

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

0.67

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

3.01

2.11

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.92

1.28

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

GMC Acadia

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Body Style

4 Door

Sport Utility

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Short And Long Arm

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Short And Long Arm

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

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

8.4

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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