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GMC Acadia vs. Lexus RX 350 Review

How the GMC Acadia stacks up against the Lexus RX 350 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 GMC Acadia
Price Range: $31,740 - $42,185
2010 Lexus RX 350
Price Range: $37,250 - $39,100
GMC Acadia vs. Lexus RX 350 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Acadia to the dealership as the Lexus RX 350. In terms of gas mileage, the Lexus RX 350 and the GMC Acadia don't differ much. The GMC Acadia doesn't pale in comparison to the Lexus RX 350 when it comes to fuel economy. Regarding MSRP, the GMC Acadia doesn't cost much less than the Lexus RX 350.

Utility
The GMC Acadia will most definitely prove more practical than the Lexus RX 350 for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.

Convenience
You'll most certainly take the RX 350 for a fill-up approximately as often as the GMC Acadia.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the GMC Acadia's front cabin compared to the Lexus RX 350. The GMC is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Lexus RX 350.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the GMC Acadia than the Lexus RX 350 because of its larger tank. The Lexus RX 350 and the GMC Acadia compete for the same parking spaces. The RX 350's shorter wheelbase will give a more agile feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the GMC Acadia is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Lexus RX 350 and the GMC Acadia most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The GMC Acadia's engine isn't much bigger than the Lexus RX 350's. The Lexus RX 350 has no lessons to learn with respect to torque from the GMC Acadia.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the GMC Acadia isn't quite as generous as the Lexus's.

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