Head-to-head
2027 GMC Acadia vs 2027 Hyundai Palisade
The Hyundai Palisade edges it, 96.7 to 90.9, on fuel & range, price, safety. The GMC Acadia is ahead on performance and space & cargo.
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2027 GMC Acadia
The 2027 GMC Acadia is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Acadia FWD, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg c…
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The 2027 Hyundai Palisade is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Palisade Hybrid FWD…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Hyundai Palisade
Slight edgeThe Hyundai Palisade edges it, 96.7 to 90.9, on fuel & range, price, safety. The GMC Acadia is ahead on performance and space & cargo.
Fuel & range 2027 Hyundai Palisade leads by 35.8
Price 2027 Hyundai Palisade leads by 12.9
Performance 2027 GMC Acadia leads by 15.1
| Category · weight | 2027 GMC Acadiaoverall 90.9 | 2027 Hyundai Palisadeoverall 96.7 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 87.1 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 64.2 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 98.9 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 90.1 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 84.9 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 96.9 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 90.9 | 96.7 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
GMC Acadia: base trim Elevation FWD · Hyundai Palisade: base trim SE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Hyundai Palisade wins
- It costs $1,100 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,950 against $3,050).
- It is rated 34 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It starts $5,860 lower ($39,735 against $45,595 base MSRP).
Where the 2027 GMC Acadia answers
- It turns out 326 lb-ft of torque against 260.
- It holds 57.3 cu ft behind the second row against 46.3.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- 8 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $45,595 | $39,735 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 3,470 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L Turbo engine | 3.5L MPI + GDI DOHC 24-Valve V-Type 6-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | Dual Overhead Camshaft | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 328 hp | 287 hp |
| Torque | 326 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.49 | 3.510 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 7.4 in |
| Overall height | 71 in | 69.5 in |
| Overall length | 204 in | 199 in |
| Overall width | 79.6 in | 78 in |
| Wheelbase | 121 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 97.5 cu-ft | 86.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 57.3 cu-ft | 46.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 23 cu-ft | 19.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 181 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 42.6 in | 41.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40 in | 40.7 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.2 in | 37.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.3 in | 44.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 41.5 in | 43 in |
| Third-row legroom | 32.1 in | 32.1 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,872 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,420 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,173 lbs | 6,327 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion, column-mounted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 19.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 235/65 R18 106H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.3 gal | 19 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | OnStar | Bluelink |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 62 in | 61.4 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 62 in | 61 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 57.9 in | 55.6 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
329 features · differences first, then sharedSafety75 differ · 83 listed
| Feature | GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control 2 (w/ Emergency Stop) | — | std |
| Forward Collision Alert | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist 2 | — | std |
| Surround View Monitor | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger airbag (2) | — | std |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | — | std |
| Front center airbag (1) | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist – HDA I | — | std |
| Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning | std | — |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go & Curve Control | — | std |
| Rear view monitor with parking guidance | — | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | — | std |
| 2x LATCH anchors & 3 tethers (for bench seat) in 2nd row; 2x LATCH & 3 tethers for 3rd row | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning | opt | std |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse | — | std |
| Safe Exit Assist w/ rear door indicator | — | std |
| Trailer Sway Control | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | std | — |
| Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors | — | std |
| Airbags | std | — |
| Anti-theft system integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm | — | std |
| Assisted Driving Package | std | — |
| Automatic Occupant Sensing display | std | — |
| Available Super Cruise ® , advanced driver assistance technology | opt | — |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist | std | — |
| Brakes lining wear indicator | std | — |
| Buckle to Drive | std | — |
| Cruise controls, smart | — | std |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | — | std |
| Electronic parking brake | std | — |
| Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist | opt | — |
| Following Distance Indicator | std | — |
| Forward Attention Warning | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) – Direct Oncoming (DO) | — | std |
| Front, 2nd-row and 3rd-row outboard seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters | — | std |
| Haptic Feedback | — | std |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| Interior Camera, enables Cabin Glance and Security Recording | std | — |
| Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| LATCH System | std | — |
| LED Reflective Windshield Collision Alert | std | — |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) – seat weight sensor and seat track sensor | — | std |
| Parking Brake – Electronic with Auto Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Passenger Sensing System | std | — |
| Power window lock-out button | — | std |
| Rear Camera Mirror | opt | — |
| Rear Camera Washer | std | — |
| Rear child safety locks | — | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Braking | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (door-logic system) | — | std |
| Rear Park Assist | std | — |
| Rear Pedestrian Alert | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder | std | — |
| Reverse Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Safety Alert Seat | std | — |
| Seat belt indicator, second row | std | — |
| Seat belt indicator, third row | std | — |
| Seat belt restraint pretensioner, rear | std | — |
| Seat belt, 3-point, driver with pretensioner and load limiter | std | — |
| Seat belts, 3-point driver and front passenger | std | — |
| Seat belts, 3-point driver and front passenger, height-adjustable, include pretensioners and load limiters | std | — |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | — | std |
| Side Bicyclist Alert | std | — |
| Super Cruise ® , advanced driver assistance technology | opt | — |
| Super Cruise ® Package | opt | — |
| Teen Driver | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | std | — |
| Vehicle stability management | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | std | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist 2 | std | std |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes | std | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist | std | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with individual tire indicator | std | std |
Infotainment32 differ · 33 listed
| Feature | GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming | — | std |
| 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation | — | std |
| 15" diagonal GMC Premium Infotainment System with available Google built-in | std | — |
| 3 Years OnStar One | opt | — |
| 3 Years OnStar One (Standalone) | opt | — |
| 3 Years SiriusXM | opt | — |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode) | — | std |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System | — | std |
| Bose premium audio system | std | — |
| Deleted Mobile Service Plus. | opt | — |
| Dynamic Voice Recognition | — | std |
| HD Radio | — | std |
| High Power USB-Cs: Two 1st row (2x USB-C Power) + Two 2nd row + Two 3rd row | — | std |
| MobileService+ | opt | — |
| Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | — | std |
| OnStar ® services capable | std | — |
| OnStar Basics | std | — |
| OnStar One with Super Cruise ® Plan (Extension to 8 Years) | opt | — |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates | — | std |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates | — | std |
| Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| Passenger Talk In-car intercom | — | std |
| Rear Seat Quiet Mode | — | std |
| Rear USB ports | std | — |
| Removes 3 Years of OnStar One and 3 Years of OnStar One with Super Cruise upgrade for suitably equipped/eligible vehicles | opt | — |
| Roadside Assistance Program | std | — |
| Sirius XM | — | std |
| SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription | std | — |
| USB ports | std | — |
| Vehicle health management | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | — | std |
| Wireless Device Charging 15W (For Qi-supported devices) | std | — |
| Wifi Hotspot | std | std |
Convenience19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Hands Free Smart Liftgate – Quick open, auto open, adjustable height | std | — |
| Proximity key entry with push button start | — | std |
| Remote Start | std | — |
| 12-volt outlet (2 total: 1 Fr, 1 cargo) | — | std |
| 120-volt power outlet | std | — |
| Key Card | std | — |
| Keyless Open | std | — |
| Keyless Open and Start | std | — |
| Mechanical jack with tools | std | — |
| Power door and liftgate locks | — | std |
| Power door locks | std | — |
| Power outlets | std | — |
| Power windows with driver express-up/down and front and rear passenger express-down | std | — |
| Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2) | — | std |
| Remote engine start (on key fob) | — | std |
| Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic | — | std |
| Remote release – Hood | — | std |
| Universal Home Remote | opt | — |
| Power windows with safety front auto-down/up | — | std |
Climate8 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd and 3rd row air vents | — | std |
| 2nd row HVAC controls | — | std |
| Air conditioning | — | std |
| External temperature display | — | std |
| Heater, electric, heating/defroster | std | — |
| Interior humidity sensor | std | — |
| PTC Heater | — | std |
| Rear climate controls | std | — |
| 3-Zone automatic climate control w/auto defog | std | std |
Seating28 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split fold-flat seats with recline & adjustable head restraints | — | std |
| 8-way power driver's seat | std | — |
| Heated front seats (high/medium/low) | std | — |
| Heated rear seats (high/medium/low) | opt | — |
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| 2-way lumbar | std | — |
| 2-way power lumbar driver seat controls | std | — |
| 2-way power lumbar front passenger seat controls | opt | — |
| 2nd Row – Bench Seating | — | std |
| 3rd row 60/40 split-fold seats with ingress/egress handles | — | std |
| 4-way manual front passenger seat | std | — |
| 6-way adjustable passenger seat | — | std |
| 6-way power front passenger seat adjuster | opt | — |
| 7-passenger seating | opt | — |
| 8-passenger seating | std | — |
| After Dark, Cloth seat trim | opt | — |
| After Dark, CoreTec seat trim | opt | — |
| CoreTec seat trim | std | — |
| Gideon Gray, Cloth seat trim | opt | — |
| Gideon Gray, CoreTec seat trim | opt | — |
| Headrest, third row, center | std | — |
| Materials – Cloth | — | std |
| One-touch 2nd row seat slide for 3rd row access | — | std |
| Rear center armrest (bench seats) | — | std |
| Seating Capacity | — | std |
| Seats, front bucket | std | — |
| Sliding 2nd-row seats with electric cargo area releases | — | std |
| Tilting Walk-In Feature | — | std |
Interior48 differ · 48 listed
| Feature | GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| 4.2" Color multi-information display | — | std |
| 1 Scheduled Maintenance Visit | std | — |
| 11" diagonal Driver Information Center | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation, driveline | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation, Engine noise control | std | — |
| Assist grips / B-Pillar Assist Grip | — | std |
| Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty | std | — |
| Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off | — | std |
| Compass display | std | — |
| Corrosion Protection | std | — |
| Cupholders | std | — |
| Dashboard – Slush-molding | — | std |
| Dashboard – Wrapped, artificial leather | — | std |
| Door handles – Metal Paint | — | std |
| Driver Convenience Package | std | — |
| Elevation Premium Package | opt | — |
| First and second row all-weather floor liners | opt | — |
| Floor Liner Package | opt | — |
| Front carpeted floor mats | std | — |
| Front center console | std | — |
| Front center console – Fixed armrest storage with tray | — | std |
| Front seatback pockets | — | std |
| Glove compartment – With damper and illuminated | — | std |
| Head-Up Display - 8" diagonal | opt | — |
| Headliner/Pillar – Cloth | — | std |
| Illuminated power window switches | — | std |
| Illumination Package | opt | — |
| Interior lighting | std | — |
| LED interior cabin lights | — | std |
| Luxury Package | opt | — |
| Map Lights, 3rd row, cargo area light | — | std |
| MSRP (USD) | std | — |
| Multi-information display controls | — | std |
| Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty | std | — |
| Rear carpeted floor mats | std | — |
| Sport-style steering wheel | std | — |
| Steering wheel – Leatherette-wrapped | — | std |
| Storage tray – Center stack / center console | — | std |
| Third row all-weather floor liner | opt | — |
| Tilt + Telescoping steering wheel | — | std |
| Tilt and telescopic steering column | std | — |
| Upper door panels / console armrest – Premium Soft Touch | — | std |
| Sunvisor – W/ illumination | — | std |
| Floor mats – Carpeted | — | opt |
| Sunvisor – W/ sliding function | — | std |
| Door storage pockets – Front and rear | — | std |
Exterior71 differ · 73 listed
| Feature | GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Sunroof – Conventional | opt | — |
| LED headlights (Projector) | — | std |
| "Flat-Type" Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| 18 X 8.0J Alloys / 235/65 R18 106H | — | std |
| 18" all-season blackwall tires | std | — |
| 18" Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels | std | — |
| 18" compact spare tire | std | — |
| 18" spare steel wheel | std | — |
| 20" all-season blackwall tires | opt | — |
| 20" Bright Silver aluminum wheels | opt | — |
| 22" all-season blackwall tires | opt | — |
| 22" Bright PVD wheel | opt | — |
| 22" Gloss Black aluminum wheels | opt | — |
| 22" High Gloss Black aluminum wheels | opt | — |
| Acoustic laminated glass | opt | — |
| Acoustic side glass – Front | — | std |
| Acoustic windshield | — | std |
| Antenna, body-color, roof-mounted shark fin | std | — |
| Black center caps with Black GMC ® logo | opt | — |
| Black Edition | opt | — |
| Black lug nut and wheel lock kit | opt | — |
| Black molded assist steps | opt | — |
| Black Side sills | — | std |
| Black wheel lug nuts | opt | — |
| Body-color door handles | std | — |
| Bright center caps with Black GMC ® logo | opt | — |
| Bright wheel locks | opt | — |
| Bumpers – Two-tone (Black/Silver or variant) | — | std |
| Deep-tinted glass | std | — |
| Door Garnish – Lower Side Door | — | std |
| Door handle welcome lights | — | std |
| Dual-outlet exhaust | std | — |
| Front and rear Black GMC emblems | opt | — |
| Front and rear Black molded splash guards | opt | — |
| Front intermittent wipers | std | — |
| Front license plate bracket | opt | — |
| Gloss Black roof-mounted side rails | opt | — |
| Grille – Black + Silver Accents | — | std |
| Heated wiper park | opt | — |
| High Gloss Black upper door moldings | opt | — |
| Hood insulator | — | std |
| Illuminated front door sill plates | opt | — |
| Illuminated front GMC emblem | opt | — |
| Illuminated perimeter rocker lighting | opt | — |
| Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) | — | std |
| LED center positioning light | — | std |
| LED daytime running lights | — | std |
| LED fog lamps | opt | — |
| LED rear combination lamps/taillights | — | std |
| Low Gloss Black upper door moldings | std | — |
| Lower Fascia Elements – Silver Paint Finish | — | std |
| LPO, 22" (55.9 cm) transit wheels | opt | — |
| Mold-in-color Black roof mounted side rails | std | — |
| Molded bodyside moldings | std | — |
| Outside mirrors – Body Color | — | std |
| Outside mirrors – Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Rear intermittent wiper | std | — |
| Rocker moldings, molded color | std | — |
| Roof antenna, shark-fin | — | std |
| Roof rack cross rails | opt | — |
| Rugged Package | opt | — |
| Solar-absorbing windows, rear side | std | — |
| Tailgate Emergency Lamp | — | std |
| Wheel moldings, mold-in-color Black | std | — |
| Automatic headlights | — | std |
| Privacy glass – Rear/quarter/back glass | — | std |
| Solar front glass – Front door, windshield | — | std |
| Compact Spare Tire / T155/90R18 | — | std |
| Front and rear Black molded splash guards | opt | — |
| LED Roof-mounted center high-mount wide stop lamp | — | std |
| Rear spoiler – Wide Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | — | std |
| Heated outside mirrors | std | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | std |
Powertrain13 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Turbo engine | std | — |
| 3.49 axle ratio | std | — |
| 3.5L MPI + GDI DOHC 24-Valve V-Type 6-cylinder engine, Displacement: 3,470 cc, engine cover | — | std |
| 6173 lbs. GVWR | std | — |
| 8-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| 8-speed automatic transmission (A8LF1) | — | std |
| Alternator, 220 amps | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (Eco, Sport, & My Drive) – Dash-mounted button + toggle switch | — | std |
| E10 fuel capable | std | — |
| Electronic shift lock system | — | std |
| Engine block heater | opt | — |
| Engine control stop/start with disable button | std | — |
| Heavy-duty cooling system | std | — |
| FWD | std | std |
| Idle Stop & Go | std | std |
| Shift-by-Wire w/paddle shifters | std | std |
Chassis6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front suspension – MacPherson strut with coil springs | — | std |
| Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion steering, column-mounted | — | std |
| Rear suspension – Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks | — | std |
| Rear suspension – Self-Leveling suspension | — | std |
| Ride and Handling suspension | std | — |
| Suspension, Performance | opt | — |
Cargo13 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Hitch | — | opt |
| TOW mode – Dash-mounted button | — | std |
| All-weather rear cargo mat | opt | — |
| Cargo – Underfloor storage compartment | — | std |
| Cargo Package | opt | — |
| Cargo shelf with dividers | opt | — |
| Cargo-area cover – Removable, retractable-type | — | opt |
| Hitch Guidance | std | — |
| Hitch View | std | — |
| Integrated cargo liner | opt | — |
| Retractable cargo shade | opt | — |
| Roof cross bars | — | opt |
| Vertical cargo net | opt | — |
| Trailering Package (trailer prewire, HD engine/trans coolers, sway control) | std | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPGMC Acadia
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Hyundai Palisade
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 5 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (2), Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Service Brakes (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| GMC AcadiaElevation FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45,595 (base trim) | $39,735 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $45,595 – $67,395 7 trims | $39,735 – $59,680 21 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Acadia FWD | Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 34 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,050 | $1,950 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 GMC Acadia or the 2027 Hyundai Palisade?
The Hyundai Palisade edges it, 96.7 to 90.9, on fuel & range, price, safety. The GMC Acadia is ahead on performance and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Palisade scores 96.7 and the 2027 GMC Acadia 90.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 GMC Acadia or the 2027 Hyundai Palisade?
The 2027 Hyundai Palisade starts lower — $39,735 against $45,595, a gap of $5,860 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 GMC Acadia or the 2027 Hyundai Palisade?
2027 GMC Acadia: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Hyundai Palisade: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 GMC Acadia and the 2027 Hyundai Palisade?
Where the 2027 Hyundai Palisade wins: it costs $1,100 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,950 against $3,050), is rated 34 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and starts $5,860 lower ($39,735 against $45,595 base MSRP). Where the 2027 GMC Acadia answers: it turns out 326 lb-ft of torque against 260 and holds 57.3 cu ft behind the second row against 46.3. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 8 seats.