Buick Envision vs GMC Acadia
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 GMC Acadia
Overview
| Spec | Buick EnvisionPreferred | GMC AcadiaElevation |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Preferred | Elevation |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick EnvisionPreferred | GMC AcadiaElevation |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $41,000 (best) | $43,600 |
| Lowest listing price | $15,485 | $8,939 (best) |
| Median listing price | $43,800 (best) | $47,321 |
| Highest listing price | $52,695 (best) | $68,789 |
| For sale now | 218 (best) | 204 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick EnvisionPreferred | GMC AcadiaElevation |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 22 MPG |
| City MPG | 22 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 26 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 16.1 gal (best) | — |
Performance
| Spec | Buick EnvisionPreferred | GMC AcadiaElevation |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 328 hp (best) |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 326 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick EnvisionPreferred | GMC AcadiaElevation |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 8 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 52.7 cu ft | 97.5 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 5,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,940 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.8 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 109 in | 120.9 in (best) |
| Length | 182.7 in | 204 in (best) |
| Width | 74.1 in | 79.6 in (best) |
| Height | 64.6 in | 71 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick EnvisionPreferred | GMC AcadiaElevation |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Buick Envision | GMC Acadia |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preferred $41,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Elevation $43,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Sport Touring $43,500 MSRP | Elevation $45,600 MSRP |
| 3 | Avenir $50,700 MSRP | AT4 $52,400 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Denali $58,900 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Denali $60,900 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Denali Ultimate $63,400 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Denali Ultimate $65,400 MSRP |
Live inventory
Buick Envision218 for sale
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Sport Touring
Quartz Blue Metallic1 mi$42,688Brookings Auto Mall Buick GMC
Brookings, SD
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Sport Touring
Moonstone Gray Metallic3 mi$42,644Brookings Auto Mall Buick GMC
Brookings, SD
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Preferred
Moonstone Gray MetallicN/A$41,546Brookings Auto Mall Buick GMC
Brookings, SD
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Avenir
Brilliant Red10 mi$45,927Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Highland
Highland, IL
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Sport Touring
Gray Metallic10 mi$40,235Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Highland
Highland, IL
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Sport Touring
Brilliant Red10 mi$41,017Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Highland
Highland, IL
GMC Acadia204 for sale
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New2026 GMC Acadia
Elevation
Ebony Twilight Metallic•After Dark6 mi$42,898GMC of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, OH
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Elevation
Ebony Twilight Metallic•After Dark6 mi$55,270GMC of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, OH
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Elevation
Sterling Metallic•After Dark6 mi$45,222GMC of Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, OH
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Denali
Volcanic Red•After Dark10 mi$54,384Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Highland
Highland, IL
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Denali
Summit White•After Dark10 mi$60,311Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Highland
Highland, IL
New2026 GMC Acadia
Elevation
Volcanic Red•After Dark10 mi$47,202Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Highland
Highland, IL
Buick Envision vs GMC Acadia FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Buick Envision or 2027 GMC Acadia?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Buick Envision vs 2027 GMC Acadia on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Buick Envision or 2027 GMC Acadia?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Buick Envision starts lower at $41,000. Live Buick Envision listings start at $15,485. Live GMC Acadia listings start at $8,939.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Buick Envision or 2027 GMC Acadia?
- The 2026 Buick Envision leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (41,000).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Buick Envision or 2027 GMC Acadia?
- The 2026 Buick Envision leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Buick Envision or 2027 GMC Acadia?
- The 2027 GMC Acadia leads on horsepower in this comparison (328).
- Which has better seats: 2026 Buick Envision or 2027 GMC Acadia?
- The 2027 GMC Acadia leads on seats in this comparison (8).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Buick Envision or 2027 GMC Acadia?
- The 2027 GMC Acadia leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Buick Envision vs 2027 GMC Acadia?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Buick Envision (5/5 NHTSA overall).