2027 GMC Acadia AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
Acadia Elevation AWD vs 2WD
+$2,300, -1 mpg
- Over 6 years
- $2,978 more
- 12,000 miles a year
- Ground clearance
- AWD 6.7 in
- FWD 6.8 in
- Rating
- AWD 21 mpg
- FWD 22 mpg
Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026).
Every AWD and FWD pair
Source marks: two or more sources agree
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation FWD Elevation AWD | $43,600 $45,900 | $2,300 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $2,373 $2,486 | $2,978 | 6.8 in 6.7 in |
| Denali FWD Denali AWD | $58,900 $60,900 | $2,000 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $2,373 $2,486 | $2,678 | Not listed |
| Denali Ultimate FWD Denali Ultimate AWD | $63,400 $65,400 | $2,000 | 22 mpg 21 mpg | $2,373 $2,486 | $2,678 | Not listed |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ