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id: how-does-the-2026-gmc-acadia-compare-to-other-three-row-suvs
title: "How does the 2026 GMC Acadia compare to other three-row SUVs?"
category: guide
subtopic: acadia-tradeoffs
page_type: guide
source_url: "https://www.markquartmotors.com/research/gmc/acadia.htm"
tags: ["GMC", "Acadia", "comparison", "Ford Explorer", "Toyota Highlander"]
questions:
  - "How does the Acadia compare to the Ford Explorer?"
  - "Acadia vs. Toyota Highlander-which is better?"
  - "Why choose the GMC Acadia over competitors?"
related: [acadia-overview, acadia-performance]
dealer: Markquart Motors
---

The 2026 GMC Acadia stands out in the three-row SUV segment with its 2.5L turbocharged engine generating 328 horsepower-more than the Ford Explorer's 2.3L EcoBoost (300 hp) and Toyota Highlander's 2.4L Turbo Hybrid (265 hp). The Acadia's 15-inch Premium Infotainment System surpasses the Explorer's 10.1-inch SYNC 3 and keeps pace with the Highlander's 12.3-inch system. GMC Pro Safety and available Super Cruise hands-free technology give the Acadia a technology edge, offering advanced capability for those who demand luxury, power, and innovation. The Acadia is engineered for dynamic performance, confident towing, and refined comfort. Schedule a test drive at Markquart Motors in Chippewa Falls, WI to experience the difference yourself.