2027 GMC Acadia Trim Level Guide

The 2027 GMC Acadia is a mid-size, three-row SUV with a lineup that covers a lot of ground without a lot of confusion. Four trim levels span from the well-loaded Elevation to the full-leather Denali Ultimate, and all of them share the same 328-horsepower 2.5L turbocharged engine, over 19 safety technologies, and a 15-inch touchscreen with Google built-in and Google Gemini. The differences between trims are meaningful, though. Which one you choose determines how the Acadia handles off-pavement terrain, what the cabin feels like on longer drives up US-98, and how much of the technology stack comes standard versus optional. This guide covers each 2027 Acadia trim in detail, including standard features, pricing, and who each one fits best.

Overview of 2027 GMC Acadia Trim Levels

The 2027 Acadia lineup runs four trims, each with a distinct identity. Here’s where each one sits:

*Prices are based on OEM estimates and will vary depending on selected options, packages, dealer location, and current incentives. Contact us for the most accurate pricing on in-stock vehicles.

What’s New for 2027

The 2027 Acadia brings a handful of upgrades worth knowing before you narrow down a trim. The most significant change is that Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance technology is now standard on the Denali, paired with a 3-year OnStar One plan. Previously, Super Cruise was standard only on the Denali Ultimate. The Denali also picks up a panoramic sunroof as a standard feature for 2027, and both Denali trims now include Rainsense front wipers as standard equipment. At the top of the lineup, the Denali Ultimate steps up to 22-inch machined aluminum wheels with an After Midnight Metallic finish, and the cabin now features Paldao wood trim with a topographical map etching as part of the exclusive interior package. Google Gemini is now integrated into the infotainment system across all trims, adding a more capable voice assistant on top of the existing Google built-in features. The Elevation adds a new Black Edition package, bringing 22-inch gloss-black wheels, a blacked-out grille, and black exterior accents for buyers who want a sportier look at the entry trim price.

2027 GMC Acadia Trim Breakdown

GMC Acadia Elevation

The Elevation is the entry point into the 2027 Acadia lineup, and it comes in better equipped than you’d expect at this price. The 328-horsepower 2.5L turbocharged engine and 8-speed automatic transmission are standard across all trims, so the Elevation gives nothing up on powertrain. At $43,900, it seats up to eight passengers and packs a serious amount of technology from the start. Key standard features include:

• 15-inch diagonal Premium GMC Infotainment System with Google built-in and Google Gemini
• 11-inch diagonal Driver Information Center
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Bose Premium 12-speaker audio system
• Traction Select System with up to six available drive modes
• Trailering Package with 5,000-lb. max towing capacity
• Over 19 standard safety and driver assistance technologies
• HD Surround Vision, standard
• Seating for up to eight passengers
• 8-way power driver seat with power lumbar
• Heated driver and front passenger seats
• AutoSense Power Liftgate
• 18-inch Grazen Metallic painted aluminum wheels
• Remote Start, standard
• 9 camera views

The Elevation is available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Super Cruise is also available as an option if you want hands-free highway driving capability without stepping up to a higher trim. The available Elevation Premium Package adds 7-passenger CoreTec seating, a 6-way power passenger seat, 20-inch aluminum wheels, front LED fog lamps, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The new Black Edition package offers a fully blacked-out exterior look with 22-inch gloss-black wheels for buyers who want that aesthetic at the entry price point.

GMC Acadia AT4

The AT4 takes the Elevation’s tech foundation and layers on genuine off-road hardware. Starting at $52,700, it comes with AWD standard, an off-road-tuned suspension, a lifted ride height, and all-terrain tires on 18-inch dark machined aluminum wheels. Ground clearance climbs to 7.75 inches, a full inch more than the Elevation. The AT4 also gets an exclusive exterior and interior treatment that sets it apart from the rest of the lineup. Additional highlights include:

• Active Torque Control AWD system, standard
• Off-road-tuned suspension with lifted ride height and 7.75 inches of ground clearance
• 18-inch dark machined aluminum wheels with all-terrain tires
• AT4-exclusive Terrain Mode added to the Traction Select System
• AT4-exclusive Night Rider chrome exterior accents
• Gloss-black roof rails
• Red front recovery hooks and steel skid plates
• Forest Storm interior with Mahogany accent details and AT4 logo stitched in front head restraints
• Seating for up to seven passengers
• Super Cruise available as an option

The AT4’s suspension tuning and added ground clearance make it meaningfully more capable on the loose sand and dirt roads you’ll find throughout the Emerald Coast and beyond. It handles daily driving on US-98 and Highway 30A without any real compromise, which matters for buyers who use this SUV for both school pickups and weekend trail runs. The available Black Edition package on AT4 extends the blacked-out styling theme for those who want the off-road hardware without any chrome in sight.

GMC Acadia Denali

The Denali is where the Acadia shifts from well-equipped family SUV to genuinely premium vehicle. Starting at $58,900, it brings leather-appointed seating across the first and second rows, a Galvano Silver grille, standard 20-inch wheels with Pearl Nickel finish, and a new panoramic sunroof. Super Cruise is now standard on the Denali for 2027, paired with a 3-year OnStar One plan. This is the biggest upgrade the trim has received in the current generation. Standard features over the Elevation include:

• Leather-appointed first- and second-row seats
• Heated and ventilated front seats, standard
• Configurable 8-inch diagonal Head-Up Display, standard
• Bose 12-speaker Premium sound system with subwoofer
• 20-inch machined aluminum wheels with Pearl Nickel finish
• Unique Denali grille and badging with Galvano Silver accents
• Third-row power-folding seats for easy cargo access
• Second-row one-touch folding seats
• Panoramic sunroof, standard
• Wireless charging, standard
• Rainsense front wipers, standard
• 10 camera views
• Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance, standard, with 3-year OnStar One plan
• Available performance-tuned suspension
• Available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
• Seating for up to seven passengers

The panoramic sunroof and standard Super Cruise make the 2027 Denali a meaningfully different proposition from its predecessor. Super Cruise operates on over 600,000 miles of compatible roads and allows hands-free driving when conditions are met, which adds up quickly on longer Emerald Coast drives. The third-row power-folding seats and ventilated front seats are details that matter in everyday use, particularly during Florida summers.

GMC Acadia Denali Ultimate

The Denali Ultimate sits at the top of the Acadia lineup, and it earns that position with a set of standard features you won’t find anywhere else in the class at this price. Full-grain Woodland Mahogany leather seating with massage function, a Bose 16-speaker Performance Series audio system, Paldao wood trim with a topographical map etching, and an exclusive Vader Chrome grille are all standard. The 2027 model also steps up to 22-inch machined aluminum wheels with After Midnight Metallic finish. Standard highlights include:

• Heated and ventilated Woodland Mahogany full-leather massaging front seats
• Full-leather second-row seats
• Exclusive Denali Ultimate interior with Paldao wood and topographical map etching
• Bose 16-Speaker Performance Series sound system
• Vader Chrome grille and GMC emblems
• 22-inch machined aluminum wheels with After Midnight Metallic finish
• Panoramic sunroof, standard
• Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance, standard, with 3-year OnStar One plan
• Configurable 8-inch diagonal Head-Up Display, standard
• Wireless charging, standard
• Rainsense front wipers, standard
• 10 camera views
• Performance-tuned suspension, standard
• Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist, standard
• Driver Attention Assist, standard
• Available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive
• Seating for up to seven passengers

The Denali Ultimate gets two safety features that no other Acadia trim offers: Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist and Driver Attention Assist. Combined with everything else that comes standard, this trim is a genuinely different buying experience from the Denali below it. If you want everything the Acadia can offer without building a custom order, the Denali Ultimate delivers it from the factory.

Choosing the Right Acadia Trim

The right trim comes down to how you use the SUV and what you actually care about in the cabin. Here’s a practical breakdown by use case:

• Family hauler on a budget: The Elevation covers everything most families need at a price that leaves room for other priorities. Eight-passenger seating, the 15-inch infotainment screen with Google Gemini, Bose audio, HD Surround Vision, and a full safety suite all come standard. The Elevation Premium Package is worth a look if you want CoreTec seating and 20-inch wheels without moving up to Denali pricing.
• Active outdoor lifestyle: The AT4 is the pick for buyers who spend time on unpaved roads, beach access points, or light trails. Standard AWD, all-terrain tires, the lifted suspension, and the exclusive Terrain drive mode all make a real difference in those situations.
• Daily driver with luxury built in: The Denali’s leather seating, ventilated front seats, panoramic sunroof, Head-Up Display, and now-standard Super Cruise hit a sweet spot between everyday practicality and premium comfort. The standard Super Cruise package is the headline addition for 2027 and alone justifies the step up from Elevation for high-mileage drivers.
• Best of everything: The Denali Ultimate is for buyers who want the complete package without compromise. Massaging full-leather seats, Bose 16-speaker audio, 22-inch wheels, Paldao wood interior trim, and features like Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist put it in a different category from the trims below it.

Find Your 2027 GMC Acadia at Step One GMC Fort Walton Beach

The 2027 Acadia lineup is focused enough to navigate quickly, and every trim delivers real value for what it asks. For most families, the Elevation represents the strongest starting point. Buyers who leave the pavement regularly will find the AT4 worth the step up, and the Denali’s new standard Super Cruise and panoramic sunroof make it a more compelling buy than in previous years. The Denali Ultimate remains the one to choose when you want everything working for you from day one.

Step One GMC Fort Walton Beach carries the 2027 Acadia lineup, and our team can walk you through in-stock options, current incentives, and available configurations. Visit us in Fort Walton Beach to see the vehicles in person, or get in touch to set up a test drive.

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2027 GMC Acadia Frequently Asked Questions

How many people does the 2027 GMC Acadia seat?

The Elevation seats up to eight passengers across three rows. The AT4, Denali, and Denali Ultimate seat up to seven. The difference comes down to second-row seating configuration. If eight-passenger capacity matters for your family, the Elevation is the trim to consider. The available Elevation Premium Package also offers a 7-passenger layout with CoreTec seating surfaces if you’d rather have a captain’s chair second row.

What is the towing capacity of the 2027 Acadia?

All 2027 Acadia trims are rated to tow up to 5,000 lbs. when properly equipped with the standard Trailering Package, which is included across the entire lineup. That rating covers the Elevation, AT4, Denali, and Denali Ultimate.

Which Acadia trims come with all-wheel drive?

The AT4 comes standard with AWD through GMC’s Active Torque Control system. The Elevation, Denali, and Denali Ultimate are each available in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive depending on preference and budget.

Is Super Cruise standard on the 2027 Acadia?

Super Cruise is now standard on both the Denali and Denali Ultimate for 2027, each paired with a 3-year OnStar One plan. It’s available as an option on the Elevation and AT4. Super Cruise allows hands-free driving on over 600,000 miles of compatible roads when conditions are met.

What safety features come standard on every 2027 Acadia?

All four 2027 Acadia trims include over 19 standard safety and driver assistance technologies. The full list covers Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Zone Steering Assist, Forward Collision Alert, HD Surround Vision, Following Distance Indicator, Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking, IntelliBeam, Rear Park Assist, Safety Alert Seat, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking, Rear Pedestrian Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control, Side Bicyclist Alert, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Reverse Automatic Braking, Traffic Sign Recognition, Teen Driver, and Rear Camera Mirror. The Denali Ultimate also adds Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist and Driver Attention Assist as standard-exclusive features.

How much cargo space does the 2027 Acadia have?

With all seats up, the 2027 Acadia offers 23.0 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row. Fold the second and third rows flat and that number reaches 97.5 cubic feet, which puts it near the top of the mid-size three-row segment for usable cargo volume.

What is the difference between the Denali and Denali Ultimate?

Both share GMC’s Denali interior philosophy, but the Denali Ultimate adds massaging Woodland Mahogany full-grain leather seats, Paldao wood trim with topographical map etching, a Bose 16-speaker Performance Series audio system, 22-inch machined aluminum wheels with After Midnight Metallic finish, Vader Chrome exterior treatment, standard performance-tuned suspension, Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist, and Driver Attention Assist. The Denali uses leather-appointed seating without the massage function and includes a Galvano Silver grille with 20-inch Pearl Nickel wheels. Both trims now include a panoramic sunroof and standard Super Cruise for 2027. If the full-grain leather, upgraded audio, and exclusive tech features matter to you, the Denali Ultimate is worth the difference.

What engine does the 2027 GMC Acadia have?

All four 2027 Acadia trims share the same 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 328 horsepower and 326 lb.-ft. of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. No powertrain difference exists between trims.

Does the 2027 Acadia have Remote Start?

Yes. Remote Start is standard across all 2027 Acadia trims, including the Elevation, AT4, Denali, and Denali Ultimate.