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id: how-does-the-gmc-acadia-compare-to-the-ford-explorer-and-toyota-highlander
title: "How does the GMC Acadia compare to the Ford Explorer and Toyota Highlander?"
category: guide
subtopic: acadia-vs-competitors
page_type: guide
source_url: "https://www.markquartmotors.com/research/gmc/acadia.htm"
tags: ["comparison", "three-row SUV", "mid-size SUV"]
questions:
  - "How does the Acadia compare to competitors?"
  - "Acadia vs Ford Explorer vs Toyota Highlander"
  - "Which three-row SUV is best?"
  - "Why choose the Acadia over other SUVs?"
related: [acadia-performance, acadia-interior]
dealer: Markquart Motors
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The 2026 GMC Acadia stands out in the three-row SUV segment. It features a standard 2.5L Turbo engine producing 328 horsepower-more than the Ford Explorer (300 hp) and Toyota Highlander (265 hp hybrid). The Acadia's 15-inch Premium infotainment system surpasses the Explorer's 10.1-inch and Highlander's 12.3-inch systems.

Safety-wise, the Acadia offers GMC Pro Safety with available Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance-advanced capabilities that set it apart. It delivers commanding turbocharged performance, robust towing (up to 5,000 lbs), cutting-edge safety features, and spacious, luxurious interiors.

The Acadia is engineered for those who demand power, luxury, and technology in one package. Ready to experience the difference? Visit Markquart Motors in Chippewa Falls, WI, or call (715) 833-0444 to schedule a test drive today.