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2021 GMC Acadia trim levels explained

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SL FWD$29,800SLE FWD$33,900SLE AWD$37,100SLT FWD$39,100SLT AWD$41,100AT4 AWD$41,400Denali FWD$46,600Denali AWD$48,600
8 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 8 trims

2021 GMC Acadia trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
SL FWD$29,800$1,1952.5L 4cyl193 hpFWD9-speed automatic23 mpg7
SLE FWD$33,900$1,1952.5L 4cyl193 hpFWD9-speed automatic23 mpg6
SLE AWD$37,100$1,1952.0L228 hpAWD9-speed automatic24 mpg6
SLT FWD$39,100$1,1952.0L228 hpFWD9-speed automatic25 mpg6
SLT AWD$41,100$1,1952.0L 4cyl227 hpAWD9-speed automatic24 mpg6
AT4 AWD$41,400$1,1953.6L 6cyl310 hpAWD9-speed automatic21 mpg6
Denali FWD$46,600$1,1953.6L310 hpFWD9-speed automatic22 mpg6
Denali AWD$48,600$1,1953.6L 6cyl310 hpAWD9-speed automatic21 mpg6

What changes at each step

  1. SL to SLE: +$4,100

    SL FWD $29,800 to SLE FWD $33,900.

    • Seats: 7 to 6.

    Adds as standard: Satellite radio.

  2. SLE to SLT: +$5,200

    SLE FWD $33,900 to SLT FWD $39,100.

    • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl to 2.0L.
    • Power: 193 hp to 228 hp.
    • MPG: 23 mpg to 25 mpg.

    Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated front seats, Power liftgate or trunk, Navigation, Remote start, Front and rear parking sensors, plus 7 more.

  3. SLT to AT4: +$300

    SLT AWD $41,100 to AT4 AWD $41,400.

    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 3.6L 6cyl.
    • Power: 227 hp to 310 hp.
    • MPG: 24 mpg to 21 mpg.

    Adds as standard: Hill descent control, Hill start assist.

  4. AT4 to Denali: +$7,200

    AT4 AWD $41,400 to Denali AWD $48,600.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Heated rear seats, Collision warning with auto brake, Power front seats, Power-folding mirrors.

Which trim has each feature

  • Cheapest trim with leather seats: SLT FWD, $39,100.
  • Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SLT FWD, $39,100. Optional from SLE FWD, $33,900.
  • Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Denali FWD, $46,600. Optional from SLT FWD, $39,100.
  • 360 camera: optional from SLT FWD, $39,100.
  • Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: SL FWD, $29,800.
  • Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SL FWD, $29,800.
  • Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: SLT FWD, $39,100. Optional from SLE FWD, $33,900.
  • Cheapest trim with a third row: SL FWD, $29,800.
  • Cheapest trim with navigation: SLT FWD, $39,100. Optional from SLE FWD, $33,900.
  • Cheapest trim with remote start: SLT FWD, $39,100. Optional from SLE FWD, $33,900.
  • Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Denali FWD, $46,600. Optional from SLT FWD, $39,100.
  • Panoramic roof: optional from SLE FWD, $33,900.
  • Not on any trim: premium audio.

S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.

2021 GMC Acadia: features by trim
FeatureSL FWDSLESLTAT4 AWDDenali
Leather seatsNNSOS
Heated front seatsNOSSS
Heated steering wheelNNOOS
360 cameraNNOOO
Blind spot warningSSSSS
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSSSSS
Power liftgate or trunkNOSSS
Third rowSSSSS
NavigationNOSSS
Premium audioNNNNN
Remote startNOSSS
Heated rear seatsNNOOS
Panoramic roofNOOOO

Cheapest trim with

  • AWD or 4WD: SLE AWD, $37,100.
  • 7 or more seats: SL FWD, 7 seats, $29,800.
  • The most hp: AT4 AWD, 310 hp, $41,400.
  • The best mpg: SLT FWD, 25 mpg, $39,100.

New for 2021

Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.

  • Added: none.
  • Dropped: none.
  • Carried over with a price: 5 trims. Median change: +$300.
Price change by trim, 2020 to 2021
Trim20202021Change
SL FWD$29,800$29,800$0
SLE FWD$33,800$33,900+$100
SLE AWD$36,200$37,100+$900
Denali FWD$46,300$46,600+$300
Denali AWD$48,300$48,600+$300

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

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