Which is the ultimate three-row luxury crossover, the 2022 Cadillac XT6 or GMC Acadia Denali? With a parent company in common, these SUVs have many of the same features. But our comparison guide will help you hold up a magnifying glass to each of these stylish models. By the end, you’ll know more about how they’re different.
Lowest Price: 2022 Cadillac XT6
In spite of its luxury moniker, the Cadillac XT6 actually has a slightly lower starting price than the GMC Acadia Denali. The 2022 XT6 starts at $48,595. The GMC Acadia Denali, which is the top-of-the-line Acadia trim model, has a starting price of $50,890.
Max Power: 2022 GMC Acadia
You’ll find that the Cadillac XT6 and Acadia Denali share a V6 powertrain in common. However, the base XT6 Luxury model comes standard with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. All other trim models come with the same 3.6-liter V6 engine that you’ll find on the Acadia Denali. Both upscale crossovers also offer optional all-wheel drive, a performance feature that will help you explore off-road trails and beachfront drives.
2022 Cadillac XT6 powertrain options:
- Turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine (237 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque)
- Optional 3.6L V6 (310 hp, 271 lb-ft)
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
- Front-wheel drive
- Optional all-wheel drive
Interior Luxury: 2022 Cadillac XT6
The Acadia Denali might be the top-of-the-line Acadia, but the Cadillac XT6 offers three trim levels, giving you the opportunity to create an even more luxurious ride. The XT6 comes standard with lots of upscale features, including tri-zone automatic climate control, a power liftgate, and a panoramic sunroof. As you move up the trim levels, more bling is available, including premium leather upholstery and an automated parking system.
As the top-of-the-line trim model, the GMC Acadia Denali also packs a punch. It includes standard heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a head-up display. However, because there aren’t any trim levels above it, you can’t personalize the Acadia Denali as much as you can the XT6.
Name Recognition: 2022 Cadillac XT6
Let’s face it, driving home in a swanky new Cadillac XT6 sounds much more luxurious than driving home in an Acadia, even if it is the top-trim Denali model. When you tell your friends you just bought a new Cadillac, they’ll know immediately that you’re driving home in a top-tier, all-American luxury icon.
Choose Your Luxury SUV
The 2022 GMC Acadia Denali has plenty of style, but not like the 2022 Cadillac XT6. Choose the XT6 for three rows of pure luxury, a strong performance, and even the lowest starting price!