2027 GMC Acadia · Trim vs trim

2027 GMC Acadia Denali vs Denali Ultimate: what's the difference?

The Denali Ultimate costs $4,500 more. It starts at $63,400, and the Denali at $58,900. The Denali Ultimate adds a . It also changes the , wheels, tires, front bumper, seats and audio.

Our Acadia data has all four current US 2027 retail and seven trim/drive factory configurations. Equipment choices cover eight/seven-seat Elevation, Premium Package, Black Edition, both together, Luxury, Super Cruise, AT4 Reserve, Denali 22-inch/Reserve, roof and block heater. It doesn't have paint/interior colors, fleet-only 2VL/3VL groups, dealer/LPO except included AT4 Reserve contents, subscriptions/extensions, emissions and previous yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

Denali, as it comes
Denali$58,900
Denali Ultimate, as it comes
Denali Ultimate$63,400

What changes, as they come

Numbers
WhatDenaliDenali Ultimate
Tire diameterDenali31.0″Denali Ultimate31.7″
Wheel sizeDenali20″Denali Ultimate22″
Parts
WhatDenaliDenali Ultimate
SuspensionDenaliFE2 Ride and Handling suspensionDenali UltimateFE4 Performance suspension
WheelsDenali20-inch Pearl Nickel machined aluminum wheelsDenali Ultimate22-inch After Midnight machined aluminum wheels
TiresDenali255/55R20 all-season tiresDenali Ultimate275/45R22 all-season tires
Front bumperDenaliDenali Galvano Silver fasciaDenali UltimateDenali Ultimate Vader Chrome fascia
SeatsDenaliPerforated leather-appointed first and second rowsDenali UltimateWoodland Mahogany full leather
Roof glassDenaliNoneDenali UltimatePower panoramic sunroof with sunshade
AudioDenaliBose Premium 12-speaker audioDenali UltimateBose Performance 16-speaker audio
Equipment
WhatDenaliDenali Ultimate
Massaging full-leather front seatsDenaliNot includedDenali UltimateYes

The same on both: horsepower (328 hp), combined mpg (22 mpg), city mpg (20 mpg), highway mpg (26 mpg) and cargo behind the third row (23.0 cu ft).

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The Denali Ultimate, as it comes

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Denali Ultimate

$63,400

 

2027 Denali Ultimate7.3″ CLEARANCE120.93″ WHEELBASE22″ WHEELS
MPG
mpg
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Power
hp
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Cargo
ft³
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Clearance
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Packages & options

Powertrain

Utility

What your options change

This is a stock Denali Ultimate. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.

  • No AWD
  • Has Panoramic roof
  • Has Heated seats
  • Has Ventilated seats
  • Has Head-up display
  • Has Surround camera
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Engine
2.5L turbo · 328 hp / 326 lb-ft
Transmission
8-speed automatic · MF8
City / hwy
20 / 26 mpg
Seats
7 · 2-2-3 captain chairs
Upholstery
Woodland Mahogany full leather
Cargo, row 3 folded
57.3 ft³ · row 2 occupied
Cargo, both rows folded
97.5 ft³ · rear seats folded
Front headroom
41.17″ · sunroof
Row 2 / 3 legroom
41.45″ / 32.14″
Audio
Bose Performance 16-speaker audio
Screens
15″ center · 11″ driver
Super Cruise
Equipped · 3-year plan; attentive driver required
Tires
275/45R22 all-season tires
Towing
Up to 5,000 lb · standard V92; loading limits apply
Length / height
203.96″ / 71.44″ · with roof rack

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Each illustration and link uses the build behind its number. Comparisons cover the model years and bodies in our guides. Different rows can use different trims and equipment. Missing values aren’t treated as zero; reported prices and inferred ratings aren’t ranked.

  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Best published combined rating found in each guide, including regular hybrids. Plug-in ratings and inferred matches are excluded.