2020 GMC Acadia vs. Its Competition

2020 GMC Acadia AT4
Martin Padgett Martin Padgett Editorial Director

The Acadia has its work cut out for it against a host of competitive rivals.

The 2020 Ford Explorer represents a much-needed reboot of its predecessor; it’s slick, but the related Lincoln Aviator is sleek, with a fabulous interior and a Range Rover-like look.

The Acura MDX sticks it out for another year with a dated shape and dated infotainment technology, but its hybrid version delivers good fuel economy and its third-row seat outshines the Acadia’s.

The best come last: Hyundai’s Palisade and Kia’s Telluride dazzle with spot-on specs, sophisticated style, and top-drawer warranty coverage; we called the Telluride our Best Car To Buy 2020.

2020 GMC Acadia AT42020 GMC Acadia
2020 Acura MDX2020 Acura MDX
#12 in Luxury Large SUVs
Get Your Price		2020 Ford Explorer ST - First Drive - Portland OR, June 20192020 Ford Explorer
Get Your Price		2020 Hyundai Palisade - Best Car To Buy 20202020 Hyundai Palisade
2020 Kia Telluride - Best Car To Buy 20202020 Kia Telluride
2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring2020 Lincoln Aviator
Quick Specs
6.3
The 2020 GMC Acadia gains a turbo-4, but falls behind new three-row rivals.
6.7
The 2020 Acura MDX is a stately three-row family crossover that has aged well.
7.0
The 2020 Ford Explorer rediscovers its capable, outdoorsy side without becoming trucklike in any other respect.
7.3
The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is a value-packed three-row crossover coming to a garage near you.
7.5
There’s substance to the 2020 Kia Telluride’s style.
7.0
The 2020 Lincoln Aviator gives wing to Ford’s luxury-SUV ambitions, with sensational style and Lincoln’s first plug-in hybrid drivetrain.
MSRP From     
$29,800$44,500$32,765$31,975$31,890$51,100
Gas Mileage     
18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Gas I4Premium Unleaded V-6Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded V-6Regular Unleaded V-6Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
EPA Class     
2WD Sport Utility VehicleSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDStandard SUV 2WDStandard SUV 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD
Style Name     
FWD 4-Door SLFWD 7-PassengerBase RWDSE FWDLX FWDStandard RWD
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
777887
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
4 DoorSport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilityRWD
Transmission     
AutomaticAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
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