2023 GMC Terrain vs. GMC Acadia

2023 GMC Terrain vs. 2023 GMC Acadia

If you’re in the market for a new SUV your whole family will love, GMC has some fantastic options like the Terrain and the Acadia, a small SUV and a mid-size SUV, respectively. But it’s more than size that sets these two apart. Not to worry, as Group 1 GMC Rockville Centre is here to help you compare the 2023 GMC Terrain vs. GMC Acadia in-depth! We want you to make a wise decision and the information below, along with the help of our friendly sales associates, will help you arrive at one. Let’s jump in!

2023 GMC Terrain vs. GMC Acadia: Pricing and Trims

You can bring a new GMC Terrain home to Long Island for a lower price than the new GMC Acadia. Both lineups offer four trim levels, but the mid-size Acadia’s trim levels tend to run about $7,000 more than the small Terrain’s trim levels:

2023 GMC Terrain Prices

  • SLE: $29,900 MSRP
  • SLT: $33,900 MSRP
  • AT4: $36,000 MSRP
  • Denali: $38,600 MSRP

2023 GMC Acadia Prices

  • SLE: $36,500 MSRP
  • SLT: $40,800 MSRP
  • AT4: $43,100 MSRP
  • Denali: $48,300 MSRP

The larger size of the Acadia accounts for its higher cost, but it also gets a bigger standard engine. Read on to learn more.

2023 GMC Terrain vs. GMC Acadia: Base Engine Performance

Which vehicle is more powerful, the Acadia or Terrain? Since the Acadia is a larger vehicle that can house a larger engine, it provides more standard power on the roads of Oceanside. That said, the smaller Terrain provides plenty of oomph for merging and overtaking cars on the highways near Lynbrook. Additionally, the smaller size of the Terrain makes it more efficient. Compare the baseline performance figures to determine if the Acadia or Terrain appeals to your sensibilities more:

Horsepower Comparison

  • 2023 Terrain: 175 hp
  • 2023 Acadia: 288 hp

Fuel Economy Comparison

  • 2023 Terrain: 24/29 city/highway mpg
  • 2023 Acadia: 22/29 city/highway mpg

Towing Comparison

  • 2023 Terrain: 1,500 pounds maximum
  • 2023 Acadia: 4,000 pounds maximum

2023 GMC Terrain vs. GMC Acadia: Interior Space

How big is your family? If you’re a crew of five or fewer, you should find the Terrain interior to be plenty spacious. If you have more than five in your family, or you like to be the head of the carpool, you’ll appreciate how the Acadia provides three rows of seating. As you’d probably imagine, the mid-size Acadia also provides more cargo volume.

2023 GMC Terrain Interior Specs

  • Passenger Capacity: 5
  • Trunk Volume: 29.6 cubic feet
  • Maximum Cargo Volume: 63.3 cubic feet

2023 GMC Acadia Interior Specs 

  • Passenger Capacity: 7
  • Trunk Volume: 12.8 cubic feet
  • Maximum Cargo Volume: 79 cubic feet

Acadia or Terrain? Decide at Group 1 GMC Rockville Centre Today!

So, are you learning towards the GMC Acadia or the Terrain? We have both SUVs in stock at Group 1 GMC Rockville Centre, as well as ongoing new GMC specials. Visit us today and head home in an SUV your entire family is excited about!

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