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GMC Acadia vs Toyota Highlander

If you’re in the market for your next family-friendly SUV, we’re betting you’ve come across the GMC Acadia and the Toyota Highlander. These options are great choices for your drives around Fishers, Indianapolis, and Noblesville, and our team at Andy Mohr Buick GMC is here to tell you why!

In this vehicle comparison of the Acadia and Highlander, you’ll find details like interior space, fuel economy, engine power, and more, so you can decide for yourself which is the better fit for your lifestyle.

Let’s get started by checking out the inside of the Acadia and Highlander…
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GMC Acadia vs Toyota Highlander: Inside the Cabin

When you step inside the cabins of the 2019 GMC Acadia and Highlander, you’ll be impressed by the look of luxury both present. With high quality, soft touch materials, you and your passengers will experience the ultimate in comfort.

And with comfort means you’ll need some space. Both the Acadia and Highlander are 3-row SUVs, so you’ll have no problem being the car pool parent. And with transporting passengers of all sizes, you’ll appreciate the Acadia’s 39.7 inches of legroom in the second row; the Highlander follows with 38.4 inches.

With extra passengers comes a few extra things; fortunately, you can’t go wrong with either the Acadia or the Highlander in this category. Both offer at least 79 cubic feet of cargo space with the seats folded, so load up the extra luggage bags for your next vacation or easily help move your oldest up to college.
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    Engine Power & Performance in the Acadia and Highlander

    Even though you’re opting for a family-friendly vehicle, you’ll definitely want some extra power to get you from the grocery store to soccer practice. Luckily, the GMC Acadia and Toyota Highlander both offer great options in this category.

    The GMC Acadia will give you a base four-cylinder engine that puts out 193 horsepower, which is already plenty of punch; however, you can opt for the V6, which puts out 310 horsepower. The Highlander follows with a four-cylinder base that puts out 185 horses, and a V6 that produces 295 horsepower.

    With so much power comes even better fuel economy. Both the Acadia and Highlander achieve at least an EPA-estimated 21/26 city/highway, so you’ll be bypassing the pump on the way to your next family vacation spot.
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      Acadia & Highlander Safety

      Of course, the most important features you’ll want to look for in your next vehicle are what’s going to keep you and your loved ones safe while on the road. Fortunately, the Acadia and Highlander both provide safety features that will give you extra peace of mind.

      Both offer plenty of driver assistance features, such as forward collision warning, lane departure warning, pedestrian detection, and more! The Acadia also provides Teen Driver, a system that allows you to control volume and speed limits for your novice driver.
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        GMC Acadia vs Toyota Highlander: The Results

        While both the GMC Acadia and Toyota Highlander are optimum choices for your next family vehicle, we think the Acadia’s powerful engine options, and the Teen Driver safety system make this SUV worth the test drive.

        If you are in the areas of Fishers, Indianapolis, and Noblesville, contact us at Andy Mohr Buick GMC to learn even more about the GMC Acadia today!
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