GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer Review

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Ford Explorer is quite certainly more agile than the Acadia, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The GMC Acadia's engine is slightly smaller than the Ford Explorer's, but not terribly so.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the GMC Acadia over the Ford Explorer. The Ford Explorer outpulls the GMC by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the Explorer for a fill-up more often than the GMC because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the GMC Acadia offers a bit more head room than the Ford Explorer, there honestly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the GMC Acadia provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Ford Explorer, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The GMC Acadia's tank is almost the same size as the Ford Explorer's, though the Ford Explorer's is a tad bigger. The Ford Explorer and the GMC Acadia compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the GMC Acadia to the dealership as the Ford Explorer. The Ford Explorer pales in comparison to the GMC as far as gas mileage. The GMC Acadia will save you money at the pump compared to the Ford Explorer. In terms of MSRP, the Ford doesn't cost much less than the GMC Acadia. The Ford Explorer will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the GMC Acadia. The GMC Acadia will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Ford Explorer.

Warranty
The GMC Acadia and the Ford Explorer have the same basic after-sale protection.