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.
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Compare 2026 Acadia trims side-by-side
Vehicle | Acadia Elevation | Acadia AT4 | Acadia Denali | Acadia Denali Ultimate |
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Vehicle | Elevation 2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A
3 for sale near you | AT4 2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A
2 for sale near you | Editors' Pick Denali 2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A
1 for sale near you | Denali Ultimate 2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A
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Section Title | 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 |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Country of final assembly | United States | United States | United States | United States |
Drivetrain | all 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 |
Section Title | 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 |
Section Title | 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 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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. |
Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
True Cost to Own® | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Depreciation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Financing | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Taxes & Fees | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Fuel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Insurance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Maintenance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Repairs | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Section Title | 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 |