2026 GMC Acadia trim levels explained
Base to top
$21,400
- 12 trims. $43,700 to $65,100.
- Base: Elevation FWD. Top: AWD 4dr Denali Ultimate.
- 2 more trims without a price.
All 14 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation FWD | $43,700 | $2,195 | 2.5L 4cyl | 328 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 8 |
| FWD 4dr Elevation | $43,800 | $1,995 to $2,195 | 2.5L | 328 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 8 |
| Elevation AWD | $45,700 | $2,195 | 2.5L 4cyl | 328 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 8 |
| AWD 4dr Elevation | $45,800 | $1,995 to $2,195 | 2.5L | 328 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 8 |
| AT4 AWD | $52,300 | $2,195 | 2.5L 4cyl | 328 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| AWD 4dr AT4 | $52,500 | $1,995 to $2,195 | 2.5L | 328 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| Denali FWD | $55,700 | $2,195 | 2.5L 4cyl | 328 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| FWD 4dr Denali | $55,900 | $1,995 to $2,195 | 2.5L | 328 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| AWD 4dr Denali | $57,900 | $1,995 to $2,195 | 2.5L | 328 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| Denali Ultimate FWD | $62,900 | $2,195 | 2.5L 4cyl | 328 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| FWD 4dr Denali Ultimate | $63,100 | $1,995 to $2,195 | 2.5L | 328 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg | 7 |
| AWD 4dr Denali Ultimate | $65,100 | $1,995 to $2,195 | 2.5L | 328 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| Denali AWD | $55,700 to $57,700 | $2,195 | 2.5L 4cyl | 328 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
| Denali Ultimate AWD | $62,900 to $64,900 | $2,195 | 2.5L 4cyl | 328 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 7 |
What changes at each step
Elevation to 4dr Elevation: +$100
Elevation FWD $43,700 to FWD 4dr Elevation $43,800.
- Cargo: 57.3 cu ft to 23.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
4dr Elevation to AT4: +$6,500
AWD 4dr Elevation $45,800 to AT4 AWD $52,300.
- Seats: 8 to 7.
- Cargo: 23.0 cu ft to 57.3 cu ft.
No equipment data.
AT4 to 4dr AT4: +$200
AT4 AWD $52,300 to AWD 4dr AT4 $52,500.
- Cargo: 57.3 cu ft to 23.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
4dr AT4 to Denali: +$3,200
AWD 4dr AT4 $52,500 to Denali FWD $55,700.
- Drivetrain: AWD to FWD.
- MPG: 21 mpg to 22 mpg.
- Cargo: 23.0 cu ft to 57.3 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Denali to 4dr Denali: +$200
Denali FWD $55,700 to FWD 4dr Denali $55,900.
- Cargo: 57.3 cu ft to 23.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
4dr Denali to Denali Ultimate: +$7,000
FWD 4dr Denali $55,900 to Denali Ultimate FWD $62,900.
- Cargo: 23.0 cu ft to 57.3 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Denali Ultimate to 4dr Denali Ultimate: +$200
Denali Ultimate FWD $62,900 to FWD 4dr Denali Ultimate $63,100.
- Cargo: 57.3 cu ft to 23.0 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Denali FWD, $55,700.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Elevation FWD, $43,700.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Elevation FWD, $43,700.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Elevation FWD, $43,700.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Elevation FWD, $43,700.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Elevation FWD, $43,700.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Elevation FWD, $43,700.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: Elevation FWD, $43,700.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Elevation FWD, $43,700.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Elevation FWD, $43,700.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Denali FWD, $55,700. Optional from Elevation FWD, $43,700.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Denali Ultimate FWD, $62,900. Optional from Elevation FWD, $43,700.
- Not on any trim: premium audio.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Elevation | AT4 AWD | Denali FWD | Denali Ultimate FWD | Denali AWD | Denali Ultimate AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Navigation | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | O | O | S | S | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | O | O | O | S | O | S |
No equipment data for 7 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: Elevation AWD, $45,700.
- 7 or more seats: every trim, 8 seats.
- The most hp: every trim, 328 hp.
- The best mpg: Elevation FWD, 22 mpg, $43,700.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: FWD 4dr Elevation, AWD 4dr Elevation, AWD 4dr AT4, FWD 4dr Denali, AWD 4dr Denali, Denali Ultimate FWD, FWD 4dr Denali Ultimate, AWD 4dr Denali Ultimate, Denali Ultimate AWD.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 4 trims. Median change: +$800.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation FWD | $43,000 | $43,700 | +$700 |
| Elevation AWD | $45,000 | $45,700 | +$700 |
| AT4 AWD | $51,400 | $52,300 | +$900 |
| Denali FWD | $54,100 | $55,700 | +$1,600 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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