2026 GMC Acadia vs. 2025 Lincoln Aviator Review

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2026 GMC
Acadia

MSRP*: $43,700 to $64,900
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2025 Lincoln
Aviator

MSRP*: $57,830 to $87,395
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MPG - City 19 - 20 MPG 17 - 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 27 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 97.5 ft3 78.6 ft3
Engine
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 328 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 204.0 in 199.7 in
Exterior Width 79.6 - 80.0 in 79.6 in
Leg Room Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in
Front 43.0 in
Rear 39.0 in
Head Room Front 41.2 - 42.6 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.0 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Acadia than in the Lincoln Aviator. The GMC Acadia will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Lincoln Aviator.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the GMC Acadia as you will with the Lincoln Aviator, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the GMC Acadia will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Lincoln Aviator.

Dimensions
The GMC Acadia is about the same width as the Lincoln Aviator. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the GMC Acadia, which is slightly longer than the Lincoln Aviator.

Performance
The GMC Acadia has a little less horsepower than the Lincoln Aviator.

Powertrain
The GMC Acadia has much lower torque than the Lincoln Aviator, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The GMC Acadia offers greater seating capacity than the Lincoln Aviator, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The GMC Acadia has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Lincoln Aviator.