When it comes to SUV’s the Acadia and Traverse are at the top of the class, but only one can claim the title of being the best. Let's compare both vehicles and see which offers better features.
Key takeaways
- Both vehicles enter a new generation, bringing new features and new looks with it.
- The Acadia offers 3 trims while the Traverse offers 4.
- Both vehicles are virtually the same when it comes to dimensions.
Will the 2024 Acadia be redesigned?
For 2024 GMC has completely rebuilt the exterior of the Acadia. Entering its third generation, this Acadia is the biggest yet, featuring a 10.6-inch longer wheelbase, and slightly taller by 3.2-inches. GMC also tweaked the powertrain by dropping the previous V6 engine and replacing it with a turbocharged 328-hp 2.5-liter inline-four with an eight-speed automatic with all-wheel drive availability.
Will the 2024 Chevy Traverse be redesigned?
For 2024 Chevy gave the Traverse a new look and a new trim. Entering a new generation, the Traverse gains an off-road Z71 trim featuring a slightly lifted suspension and a twin clutch all-wheel drive system. All Traverse trims come with the same 315-hp 2.5-liter turbo-boosted four-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission.
Both vehicles enter a new generation, gaining new exteriors and upgraded drivetrains, with varying availability for all-wheel drive.
How much will the 2024 Acadia cost?
The 2024 Acadia starts at $43,995.
Coming in these three trims:
- Elevation starts at $43,995
- AT4 starts at $51,395
- Denali starts at $55,695
Elevation features 20-inch bright silver aluminum wheels, 12 speakers, and HD Surround Vision, providing selectable digital camera views of the immediate area around your vehicle to take the guessing game out of everyone’s safety.
Denali features a Bose premium audio system with 12 speakers and one subwoofer, giving a premium listening experience. It also has an 8-inch head-up display on the windshield just beneath the driver’s eye-line making it easier to see the vehicle's information at a glance. It features an 11-inch driver information center if you want the traditional way of viewing the vehicle’s information.
How much will the 2024 Traverse cost?
The 2024 Traverse starts at $38,995.
Coming in these 4 trims:
- LS starts at $38,995
- LT starts at $41,395
- Z71 starts at $47,795
- RS starts at $55,595
LS features 18-inch Grazen Metallic machined-face aluminum wheels, and a 6-speaker audio system. HD Surround vision is available for an extra charge in the driver confidence package.
RS features a Bose premium audio system with 10 speakers, an 11-inch driver information center for information on the vehicle and a rear camera mirror, giving a clearer view of what’s behind your vehicle while reversing, capable of tilting and changing zoom levels.
While both vehicles have a Bose sound system, the Acadia has more speakers giving a better experience. Both vehicles also come with the same size for the information center, but where the Acadia has the edge is the head-up display, giving a more sophisticated, yet unobtrusive view of the vehicles important information.
Is the 2024 Traverse bigger than the 2024 Acadia?
The 2024 Traverse is slightly longer.
When looking at the dimensions of both vehicles, the Acadia gives slightly more cargo space, with all the seats in place, over the Traverse. The Acadia is taller than the Traverse and the Acadia is longer. Wheelbase, width, and ground clearance for both vehicles is virtually the same.
Final thoughts
These two midsize SUVs battle hard. While the Traverse was a worthy competitor, the Acadia takes the crown thanks to its advanced features such as the heads-up display, and better Bose sound system. Stop by Reliable today, and we’ll help find your 2024 Acadia today!