As a new Buick GMC dealer serving drivers from Mackinaw City to Sault Ste Marie, these are the types of questions we're asked on a daily basis. Afterall, the most savvy shoppers do quite a bit of comparison shopping before they make a final decision on which new car, truck, or SUV to lease or buy. Now, as a new GMC dealer, we have a clear preference in the competition between these two SUVs, but that's not based on blind faith alone. In fact, when you look closer at both the GMC Acadia and the Jeep Grand Cherokee, it's not hard to see how the former comes out ahead.
Performance
When choosing a new family SUV, you want something that's not just powerful, but exceptionally efficient. And while the new Jeep Grand Cherokee offers more horsepower overall than the GMC Acadia, it lags behind on fuel efficiency. The Jeep Grand Cherokee returns an EPA-estimated 19 mpg city / 26 mpg highway, while the new GMC Acadia offers up to an EPA-estimated 22 mpg city / 29 mpg highway.
Interior Space
If there's one key advantage that the new GMC Acadia has over rivals like the Jeep Grand Cherokee, it's the available third row of seating. With room for up to seven passengers, the new GMC Acadia is much better suited for growing families from Traverse City to Gaylord, MI than the five-passenger Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Off-Road Capability
While the Jeep Brand is known for rugged off-road capability, it actually lags a bit behind the adventurous new GMC Acadia AT4 trim. With a more powerful V6 engine, specialized 17-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, hill descent control, and a proprietary all-wheel drive system tuned for maximum traction, the GMC Acadia AT4 can travel in environments that would prove much too harsh for the new Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Want to learn more about the advantages of owning a GMC Acadia?
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