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2026 GMC Acadia Trims Comparison

Which 2026 Acadia trim does Edmunds recommend?

The Elevation represents the best value in the Acadia range, but it also costs about $3,000 more than the similarly equipped Chevrolet Traverse. Unless you frequently venture off-road, we also recommend passing on the AT4; its rough-and-tumble nature doesn't really fit the Acadia's luxury-lite ethos. We think that if you're interested in the Acadia, go with the leather-lined Denali or, if your budget is healthy, the Denali Ultimate. They come packed with features and differ the most from their GM siblings.

2026 Acadia trim level differences

The 2026 Acadia is GMC's three-row midsize SUV; it's available in four trim levels: Elevation, rugged AT4, luxurious Denali and extra-luxurious Denali Ultimate. The Acadia uses a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (328 horsepower, 326 lb-ft of torque) and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Elevation and Denalis offer a choice of standard front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive. The AT4 comes standard with an all-wheel-drive system engineered for off-roading.

The Elevation comes standard with a second-row bench seat that ups passenger capacity to eight. Second-row captain's chairs that lower capacity to seven are optional on the Elevation and standard on all others. Standard equipment highlights for each trim level follow below.

Elevation
The base Elevation trim starts you off with:

  • 18-inch aluminum wheels
  • Hands-free power liftgate
  • Raised roof rails
  • Remote engine start
  • Tri-zone automatic climate control
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Heated front seats and steering wheel
  • 11-inch digital instrument panel
  • 15-inch touchscreen with Google Maps and Google Assistant
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Two USB ports in each row
  • 12-speaker Bose audio system
  • Satellite radio
  • Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Digital rearview mirror function (allows you to see out of the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
  • Trailering technology (GMC's Hitch View and Hitch Guidance systems)

Standard driver assist features include:

  • Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Acadia and the car in front)
  • Intersection collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision during a left turn and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the Acadia back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Acadia and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
  • Safety alert seat (vibrates the driver's seat cushion when a safety warning is triggered)

The Black Edition package adds black-painted exterior accents, a black grille and 22-inch gloss-black wheels.

The Elevation Premium package adds the following:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable front passenger seat
  • Second-row captain's chairs

AT4
The AT4 includes the same creature comfort upgrades found in the Elevation Premium package, but it has different mechanical components and unique styling. It comes with:

  • 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires
  • Off-road-tuned all-wheel-drive system
  • Off-road suspension tuning
  • Steel front skid plate
  • Front recovery hooks
  • Cloth and synthetic leather combination upholstery

Denali
The Acadia Denali builds on the Elevation Premium package with:

  • Bright exterior trim and wheel finish
  • Acoustic glass windshield
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers with heated wiper rests
  • Power-folding mirrors
  • Power-adjustable steering wheel
  • Leather upholstery
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Heated outboard second-row seats
  • Power-folding third-row seat
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)

Of the Denali's add-ons, only the acoustic windshield, heated rear seats and head-up display can be added to the Elevation and AT4 by way of the Luxury package. The AT4's Luxury package also includes ventilated front seats.

Denali Ultimate
The new king-of-the-mountain Acadia trim level is loaded with:

  • 22-inch wheels
  • Dark chrome exterior trim
  • Sport-tuned suspension
  • Panoramic sunroof (optional on all other trim levels)
  • Synthetic suede headliner
  • Wood accents
  • Massaging front seats
  • Premium leather upholstery
  • 16-speaker Bose premium audio system
  • Super Cruise package (optional on all other trim levels)
  • Super Cruise (uses the vehicle's advanced driver aids to further provide hands-free driving capability on select highways)
  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

Pricing

Edmunds suggests you pay
$45,028
3 for sale near you
Prices based on sales in TX thru 8/11/25
Final assembly in USA

Compare 2026 Acadia trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Amarillo, TX
Vehicle
Acadia Elevation
Acadia AT4
Acadia Denali
Acadia Denali Ultimate
Vehicle
Elevation
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$45,595
Avg Price Paid
$45,028
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AT4
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$54,195
Avg Price Paid
$52,844
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Denali Ultimate
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A
Starting MSRP
$64,795
Avg Price Paid
$64,080
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leatherette/cloth
leather
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
optional
optional
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
United States
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
all wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
328 hp @ 5,500 rpm
328 hp @ 5,500 rpm
328 hp @ 5,500 rpm
328 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
326 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
326 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
326 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
326 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
Engine displacement
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
255/65R18
265/65R18
255/55R20
275/45R22
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 8.0-in
20 X 8.0-in
22 X 8.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
20 / 27 / 23 MPG
19 / 24 / 21 MPG
20 / 27 / 23 MPG
20 / 27 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
Driving Range (city/hwy)
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
Ground Clearance
6.8 in.
7.8 in.
7.3 in.
7.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
87.9 in.
87.9 in.
87.9 in.
87.9 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
79.6 in.
80.0 in.
79.6 in.
79.6 in.
Height
71.0 in.
72.0 in.
71.4 in.
71.4 in.
Length
204.0 in.
204.0 in.
204.0 in.
204.0 in.
Wheelbase
120.9 in.
120.9 in.
120.9 in.
120.9 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
23.0 cu. ft.
23.0 cu. ft.
23.0 cu. ft.
23.0 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
97.5 cu. ft.
97.5 cu. ft.
97.5 cu. ft.
97.5 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
42.6 in.
42.6 in.
42.6 in.
41.2 in.
Front Leg Room
44.3 in.
44.3 in.
44.3 in.
44.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
62.0 in.
62.0 in.
62.0 in.
62.0 in.
Rear Head Room
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
40.0 in.
38.2 in.
Rear Leg Room
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
41.5 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
62.0 in.
62.0 in.
62.0 in.
62.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Fuel
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Insurance
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Gideon Gray, leatherette
Gideon Gray, cloth
After Dark, leatherette
After Dark, cloth
Forest Storm w/Mahogany Accents, leatherette/cloth
After Dark, leather
Sheer/Very Dark Atmosphere, leather
Woodland Mahogany, leather
Exterior
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Sterling Metallic
Glacier White Tricoat
Crystal Metallic
Summit White
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Riverstone Metallic
Sterling Metallic
Glacier White Tricoat
Summit White
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Sterling Metallic
Glacier White Tricoat
Downpour Metallic
Summit White
Volcanic Red Tintcoat
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Sterling Metallic
Glacier White Tricoat
Downpour Metallic
Summit White