Compare 2021 GMC Acadia vs 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2021 GMC Acadia
#11 in Large SUVs
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
#6 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 $39,495 $41,400
Acadia AWD 4-Door Denali 19 26 $46,364 $48,600
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLE 22 27 $35,393 $37,100
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT 22 27 $39,209 $41,100
Acadia FWD 4-Door Denali 19 27 $44,456 $46,600
Acadia FWD 4-Door SL 21 27 $29,770 $29,800
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLE 21 27 $32,340 $33,900
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT 22 29 $37,301 $39,100
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80th Anniversary 4x2
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Grand Cherokee 80th Anniversary 4x2 19 26 $39,693 $41,150
Grand Cherokee 80th Anniversary 4x4 18 25 $41,668 $43,150
Grand Cherokee Freedom 4x2 19 26 $32,938 $33,275
Grand Cherokee Freedom 4x4 18 25 $35,239 $35,575
Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4x2 19 26 $45,871 $47,725
Grand Cherokee High Altitude 4x4 18 25 $48,786 $50,725
Grand Cherokee Laredo E 4x2 19 26 $32,938 $33,275
Grand Cherokee Laredo E 4x4 18 25 $35,239 $35,575
Grand Cherokee Laredo X 4x2 19 26 $32,938 $33,275
Grand Cherokee Laredo X 4x4 18 25 $35,239 $35,575
Grand Cherokee Limited 4x2 19 26 $39,693 $41,150
Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4 18 25 $41,668 $43,150
Grand Cherokee Limited X 4x2 19 26 $39,693 $41,150
Grand Cherokee Limited X 4x4 18 25 $41,668 $43,150
Grand Cherokee Overland 4x2 19 26 $45,871 $47,725
Grand Cherokee Overland 4x4 18 25 $48,786 $50,725
Grand Cherokee SRT 4x4 13 19 $67,640 $70,290
Grand Cherokee Summit 4x2 19 26 $51,525 $53,740
Grand Cherokee Summit 4x4 18 25 $54,440 $56,740
Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 4x4 11 17 $84,938 $88,890
Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4 18 25 $44,676 $46,350
Pricing
Invoice Price
$39,495
$39,693
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$41,400
$41,150
Monthly Payment Estimate
$690 / month
$686 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.2
6.7
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 L performs on road and off, has lots of space, and competes with luxury brands in its top models.
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Fuel Economy
City
19 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
26 mpg 26 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle Standard SUV 2WD
Interior Dimensions
Third Hip Room (in)
42.9 -
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.7 58
Front Leg Room (in)
41 40.3
Passenger Volume (ft³)
143.8 105.4
Third Head Room (in)
37.2 -
Front Hip Room (in)
55.7 57
Third Shoulder Room (in)
54.3 -
Second Leg Room (in)
39.7 38.6
Front Head Room (in)
40 39.9
Passenger Capacity
6 5
Second Hip Room (in)
53.3 56.2
Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.4 58.7
Third Leg Room (in)
29.7 -
Second Head Room (in)
39.6 39.2
Exterior Dimensions
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
Track Width, Front (in)
64.5 63.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
79 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 - -
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 13
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 1.9 13.8
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22 24.6
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 37.1
Tires
Spare Tire Size
T135/70R18 Compact
Front Tire Order Code
5GV TKY
Spare Tire Order Code
ZCD NA
Rear Tire Size
P255/65R17 P265/50TR20
Rear Tire Order Code
5GV TKY
Front Tire Size
P255/65R17 P265/50TR20
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 3500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 3500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 350
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- TBD - 350
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
- 3500
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4306 4576
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 20 X 8
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 20 X 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
18 x 4.5 Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
155 180
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 650
Engine
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
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
310 @ 6600 293 @ 6400
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 19
Transmission
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
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD - -
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)
NA -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
3.01 2.11
Trans Type
9 8
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1 -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.92 1.28
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.84
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.96 3.29
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.31 3.14
Summary
Vehicle Name
GMC Acadia Jeep Grand Cherokee
Body Style
4 Door Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA Multi-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Short And Long Arm
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA Short And Long Arm
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Five-Link Multi-Link
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.4 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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2021 GMC Acadia
  • 2021 Acadia still in good supply
  • Lease: From $319 for 36 months
  • Rebates: Up to $4,600 off
  • Finance: From 0% for 72 months
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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • 2021 Grand Cherokee L arriving; best deals on 2-row
  • Lease: From $249 for 36 months
  • Rebates: Up to $4,000 off MSRP
  • Finance: From 0% APR for 48 months + up to $3,250 bonus
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