The 2025 GMC Acadia debuts the second year for the latest third-generation crossover, offering up a few minor updates and changes compared to the all-new 2024 model year. Chief among these are the deletion of four-way power lumbar adjustment as standard equipment for Elevation and AT4 trims, as well as the addition of two new wheel options and a new eight-passenger seating configuration.
Now, GM Authority is providing a breakdown of the cost of the most expensive 2025 GMC Acadia.
| RPO/Color Code | MSRP | |
|---|---|---|
| Denali AWD | $57,295 | |
| White Frost Tricoat paint | G1W | $1,095 |
| Super Cruise Package | WQ1 | $3,490 |
| 22-inch High Gloss Black or Bright PVD aluminum wheels, LPO | SAY/SAK | $2,395 |
| Panoramic power sunroof with sunshade | CAJ | $1,500 |
| Performance suspension | FE4 | $1,200 |
| Rugged Package, LPO | PCX | $895 |
| Mobile Service Plus | R9V | $599 |
| Cargo Package, LPO | PDG | $395 |
| Floor Liner Package, LPO | $350 | |
| 3 Years SiriusXM | R6P | $299 |
| Bright lug nuts, LPO | S47 | $250 |
| Roadside Safety Package, LPO | PDY | $195 |
| Black nameplates, LPO | RIK | $175 |
| Black or Bright wheel center caps with Black GMC logo | 5ZD/5ZE | $160 |
| Engine block heater | K05 | $100 |
| Front license plate bracket | VK3 | $40 |
| Total | $70,433 |
Instead, the Acadia Denali gets even more expensive by adding 22-inch High Gloss Black (SAY) or Bright Aluminum (SAK) LPO wheels, which each cost $2,395, plus the sunroof for $1,500.
Factory options that raise the price tag further include the Super Cruise Package (WQ1) for $3,490, White Frost Tricoat paint (G1W) for $1,095, and the performance suspension system (FE4) for $1,200. Some of the pricier LPO options include the Rugged Package (PCX) for $895, the Cargo Package (PDG) for $395, and the Floor Liner Package (PDF) for $350.
Add as many LPO options as you can, and the price of a fully loaded 2025 GMC Acadia comes to $70,433. That’s high enough to cross into the pricing territory of the full-size GMC Yukon, but only in its base Elevation trim. Unless you really one of those 22-inch LPO wheel options on the Acadia, you’d get a better value from the Denali Reserve Package.
Under the hood, the 2025 GMC Acadia is powered by the turbocharged 2.5L I4 LK0 gasoline engine, delivering 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque. The crossover rides on the GM C1 platform, while production takes place at the GM Lansing Delta Township facility.
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You know, I wish we can have a SUT Convertible version of a GMC Acadia.
TOO EXPENSIVE! I test drove one, and it wasn’t worth $35k more than my 21 Redline Traverse with only 50k miles on it at the time. It was $65k out the door with no incentives or rebates. I said I’ll keep my Traverse with the reliable V6.
As opposed to the unreliable turbo four? It just came out and that V6 isn’t known for long term longevity. This 2.5 is based on the 2.7 from the Silverado that has been overbuilt and so far the most reliable engine in the full size trucks. Not sure how your statement can hold any water… Maybe you are just upset they priced you out of the market?
@TMI
No, I have been taught at a young age to manage my finances and not just go SPLURGE on a fancy new car and go in debt, when the one I have now is better. The V6 is reliable, I also thought my vehicle road better, wasn’t as big and bulky, more athletic feeling, and also gets better mpgs!! Do you have a 2nd gen Traverse, Enclave, or Acadia to compare it to this new Gen 3 model?? I DO, and this gen isn’t worth the inflated price. Proceed…
The 3.6 is not unreliable in the long term and hasn’t had issues since around 2011-2012 with the timing chains and too short oil change intervals. The 3.6 in its various guises has been a reliable long lasting engine when the owner follows the proper oil change intervals. I have questioned rental companies, repair shops, friends that work at dealers and numerous owners. 3.6 engine failures are not common from 2013 onwards.
Except oil change intervals have ZERO to do with stretching DOHC timing chains. GM bought and installed poor-quality junk roller chains for the 3.6 L and thousands were victimized. GM’s cheap-ass solution ? Don’t recall and replace them, just extend the Warranty on cheap paper leaving the owner holding the bag at 100k + .
No “boosted” engine is as long lived as a regular atmospheric engine. Plain fact.
“Reliable” V6 ? Bwa-ha-ha
Well, yeah. Why the heck would you replace a four year old car with 50K miles on it?
This matrix forgot to include dealer local market up-sell.
Bought two vehicles this year. Neither had markup and one had substantial discounts.
And keep in mind that beneath the hood lurks an unrefined and coarse sounding powerplant that does not correlate with the price.
@frank
I agree on the powertrain. When I drove the turbo four, I was not impressed with the harsh sounds coming from the engine, the bulky size, or the 8 speed. My V6 and 9 speed felt more responsive, athletic, and gets 26-27 mpgs running 70 mph down the interstate to the lake. It also wasn’t worth the price increase.
2021 Traverse Redline Premier was $49K our the door
2024 GMC Acadia Denali was $65K out the door
We bought two Denalis. 17 and 21. We liked the short wheel base and it was the right vehicle.
We now reject the size and the added cost eliminates it from our consideration.
Not thrilled losing the V6. The q7 and later 3.6 had the issues corrected.
The Turbo is also reliable but at this price I want the smoother engine with no lag.
Not sure what our next vehicle will be. The Terrain is nice but needs a 2.0 to get me to buy. Maybe the Buick. I could go Cadillac but they are cutting the models I would consider for EV models.
GM I want to buy but you are killing my options.
My 21 loaded Denali was $47k out the door with MSRP of $56k. The jump to $70k is too much.
It will be interesting to see how this new larger, heavier Acadia does in sales moving forward. The previous generation was perfect sized for many, offered a choice of turbo 4 and V6, was lighter weight and more fuel efficient, had 3 rows of seating and was a nice enough looking package that could be had brand new for between 43-50K. Now with only a turbo 4 and window stickers in the 55-65k range sales could remain soft. Time will tell.
Nabbed one of the last new 2023 AT4s last year. Was 49k and has a V6 that can be tuned on 91 octane. Those new ones are priced so high you might as well be looking at a Yukon.
Turbo 4+8 speed tranny tells me to stay away
Considered the Acadia when shopping for an SUV in 2022, & thought having 2 new Chevys would be nice retirement present to ourselves (was waiting for delivery of wife’s 2022 Camaro SS that took 8 months to arrive). After shopping around & comparing, & on some advice from a GM/Chevy Tech at the dealership, ended up with a 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD. For the price, the 4Runner was better choice than Acadia, & way better than the Tahoe/Yukon I had initially dreamed about until looked at prices.