Shopping for a family SUV in the Archbald and Scranton area can lead drivers down a path that includes a dizzying array of options, where it seems as if every carmaker around carries an SUV with three rows. However, at Eynon Buick GMC, where we carry some of the most renowned automotive brand names in the world, we also have some of the best SUVs around, including the 2023 GMC Acadia, and we can help you find the ideal SUV fit for your family's needs.
The 2023 GMC Acadia – Spacious, Stylish, and Fun to Drive
Currently in its second generation, the 2023 GMC Acadia comes standard with three rows of seating and plenty of family-friendly space. As a GMC vehicle, it's also crafted with the carmaker's keen eye for detail and world-class materials. Dunmore and Carbondale, PA drivers have long trusted the GMC brand to deliver high-end vehicles that deliver power and luxury, and the Acadia is a continuation of that stellar reputation for quality.
But while the comfortable and accommodating GMC Acadia has a lot to offer our customers, we know that it's not the only three-row SUV that's competing for your attention. Take the Ford Explorer, for example. We know that some of our customers could be considering this model for their next SUV, so we've taken both options and placed them side by side, to help you with your next shopping excursion.
Below, please find some key areas that we've discovered where the 2023 GMC Acadia comes out ahead of the 2023 Ford Explorer.
Safety Features
As a family SUV, safety is a top priority for the GMC Acadia, which is why you'll find a long list of standard safety features and advanced driver's aids with our SUV. In fact, while both of the SUVs looked at for this comparison have a lengthy list of advanced safety features, the Acadia has more, such as parking sensors on the front and rear and rear of the vehicle, versus the Explorer, which only has rear parking sensors standard.
Elsewhere, the Acadia also presents drivers with more optional safety features than the Explorer, such as an optional digital rearview mirror, which lets you see out of the back of the vehicle even when the cargo hold is fully loaded.
Size and Design
Both of these SUVs have the design and elevated ground clearance that drivers appreciate and, as mentioned, both have three rows of seats standard. But while the GMC Acadia is actually a little smaller in dimensions than the Ford Explorer, it has more interior room and space to stretch out in, especially in the second row, where your passengers will enjoy a few extra inches of legroom in comparison to the Ford Explorer.
Technology
Not only does the GMC Acadia have a greater number of safety features standard, it also has more tech features, such as standard wireless connectivity for the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration.
When it comes to optional features, you'll find more of what you want with the GMC Acadia over the Explorer as well, including a power-operated, hands-free liftgate, which is available as soon as the second trim Acadia, but merely optional for upper-level trims for the Explorer. Additionally, navigation and a premium brand Bose sound system come standard with any second trim option in the Acadia lineup, but aren't available until much higher up with the Ford Explorer.
Meet the GMC Acadia in Eynon
The best way to see what makes the GMC Acadia right for your family is a test drive. We invite you to browse our available models online to get started and visit us in person to meet and experience this outstanding SUV for yourself, soon.