2024 GMC Acadia vs 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander in Sherman, TX

Compare Family-Friendly SUVs with 3 Rows of Seats: Discover How the New GMC Acadia Tops the Toyota Grand Highlander
Now fully redesigned, the 2024 GMC Acadia surges to the head of the mid-size three-row SUV class. Larger than ever before, the all-new GMC Acadia appeals to North Texas families from McKinney, TX, Sherman, TX, and the surrounding communities. But how does the new 2024 GMC Acadia compare to another three-row SUV like the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander? Vanguard GMC of Sherman has put together a detailed SUV comparison so you know which option is best suited for your crew.
GMC Acadia vs. Toyota Grand Highlander — Engines
Now with a more powerful 2.5-liter Turbo 4-cylinder engine, the GMC Acadia produces 328 standard horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque. Both performance outputs top the Toyota Grand Highlander, which has a comparable 2.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine rated for 265 standard horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque.
GMC Acadia vs. Toyota Grand Highlander — Performance
With a max trailering capability of 5,000 pounds, the new GMC Acadia can help you pull small boats from Denison, TX to nearby Lake Texoma. That matches the Toyota Grand Highlander's maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. While the Grand Highlander offers all-wheel drive, there's no dedicated off-road model, and there aren't as many drive modes.
You can meet the most capable Acadia AT4 ever at our GMC dealership in Sherman, TX. The new GMC Acadia AT4 features an Active Torque Control AWD System and has an exclusive off-road tuned suspension. New GMC Acadia SUVs let McKinney, TX motorists switch between seven available drive modes through a Traction Select System.


GMC Acadia vs. Toyota Grand Highlander — Interior
Max cargo volume for the new GMC Acadia has been expanded to 97.5 cubic feet, which is the same exact figure as the Toyota Grand Highlander. However, the GMC Acadia gives Frisco, TX families more storage space with 23 cubic feet behind the third row, topping the Toyota Grand Highlander at 21 cubic feet.
As you ride around McKinney, TX in the new GMC Acadia, you have more legroom in the first two rows. The GMC Acadia gives the driver and whoever is riding shotgun 44.3 inches, topping the Toyota Grand Highlander at 41.7 inches. The GMC Acadia gives passengers in the middle row 41.5 inches to stretch out their legs, compared to the Grand Highlander at 39.5 inches.
GMC Acadia vs. Toyota Grand Highlander — Performance
Each three-row SUV has room for seven passengers. The new GMC Acadia is ideal for dropping off the kids at school in Denison, TX, grocery runs to the McKinney, TX supermarket, and every activity in between. Each three-row SUV offers heated and ventilated front seats. Families from Denison, TX will appreciate the GMC Acadia's versatility provided by second-row flat-folding captain's chairs with smart slide functionality. There's a generic bench seat for the Grand Highlander and a third-row 60-40 split-bench seat for the GMC Acadia. A panoramic moonroof is offered by the Grand Highlander, while the GMC Acadia can expand your horizons through the available panoramic sunroof.


GMC Acadia vs. Toyota Grand Highlander — Tech
There is an 11-inch diagonal Driver Information Center in the GMC Acadia, while the Toyota Grand Highlander has a 12.3-inch Multi-Information Display. But the 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen in the Grand Highlander is smaller than the Acadia's 15-inch diagonal premium GMC Infotainment System. Both SUVs include wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ compatibility.
A Panoramic View Monitor is offered, but the Toyota Grand Highlander can't match the nine available camera views for the GMC Acadia, which provides exceptional visibility as you back out of a spot in Frisco, TX or hitch up a trailer. There are only 11 speakers offered for the Grand Highlander's JBL® Premium Audio system. As you ride around McKinney, TX in your GMC Acadia, your crew can enjoy a more immersive sound experience through the Bose® Premium 12-speaker audio system.
GMC Acadia vs. Toyota Grand Highlander — Safety
You can't drive a Grand Highlander hands-free. Super Cruise® hands-free driver-assistance technology allows you to drive your GMC Acadia hands-free from Sherman, TX to McKinney, TX on US-75. The configurable 8-inch diagonal Head-Up Display offered by the new GMC Acadia lets Denison, TX drivers visualize real-time information on the SUV's windshield. The Grand Highlander offers a 10-inch Head-Up Display but only on its Platinum model. While the Grand Highlander packages the Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 suite with seven features, there are over 15 standard safety features in the new GMC Acadia.

Test Drive the Redesigned 2024 GMC Acadia in Sherman, TX
Visit your Sherman, TX GMC SUV dealer today to test drive the redesigned 2024 GMC Acadia. The three-row GMC is bigger than ever and now surpasses other family-friendly options like the Toyota Grand Highlander. Explore the new inventory at Vanguard GMC of Sherman to pick out a 2024 GMC Acadia, with premium Denali, off-road AT4, and additional models available. Have your crew seated in a new GMC Acadia for rides around Frisco, TX and trips beyond North Texas.
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Vanguard GMC of Sherman
3314 Texoma Parkway
Sherman, TX 75090
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