2012 GMC Acadia Summary

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2012 GMC Acadia

Starting MSRP $32,835–$46,810

MPG City: 16 – 17 Highway: 23 – 24

Available Engines

288-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 (regular gas)

Transmissions

6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Average Consumer Rating

(4.2) 16 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

•	Seats seven or eight
•	288-hp V-6
•	FWD or AWD
•	Available backup camera

What We Like

•	Cabin quality
•	Carlike ride and handling
•	Cargo space
•	Relatively decent gas mileage
•	Roomy second row

What We Don't

•	Price, even for base model
•	Somewhat grabby brakes
•	Smallish front storage console
•	Cramped third row
•	Wide turning circle

The Acadia is GMC's full-size crossover, and it shares design cues with GMC's full-size SUVs, the Yukon and Yukon XL. Available with front- or all-wheel drive, the Acadia can seat seven or eight. The Acadia competes with the likes of the Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot and Mazda CX-9.

10 Available Acadia Trims

Select a trim name below for detailed specifications

Standard Equipment & Options

	Engine	MPG	MSRP	Invoice
SL Front-wheel Drive See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	17/24	$32,835	$31,193
SL All-wheel Drive See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	16/23	$34,835	$33,093
SLE Front-wheel Drive See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	17/24	$35,310	$33,544
SLE All-wheel Drive See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	16/23	$37,310	$35,444
SLT-1 Front-wheel Drive See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	17/24	$39,060	$37,107
SLT-1 All-wheel Drive See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	16/23	$41,060	$39,007
SLT-2 Front-wheel Drive See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	17/24	$39,965	$37,966
SLT-2 All-wheel Drive See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	16/23	$41,965	$39,866
Denali Front-wheel Drive See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	17/24	$44,810	$42,569
Denali All-wheel Drive See Specs \| Price with Options	6 cyl	16/23	$46,810	$44,469
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