Real price data
What should you pay for a 2016 GMC Acadia?
Original MSRP
$30,975
When new
Fair market price
$11,178
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$19,797
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $8,900 · 75th $12,995 · MSRP $30,975
Spread of current 2016 GMC Acadia listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
59
out of 100
strong leverage
~53 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
53days of supply
Balanced marketSupply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 GMC Acadia.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2016 GMC Acadia inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$28,497–$29,736
Estimated dealer invoice — about $30,975 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLE-1 | $10,004 | $36,175 | $33,281–$34,728 |
| SLE-2 | $10,100 | $38,755 | $35,655–$37,205 |
| SLT-1 | $10,911 | $41,020 | $37,738–$39,379 |
| Denali | $12,688 | $49,890 | $45,899–$47,894 |
| sl | — | $30,975 | $28,497–$29,736 |
| slt-2 | — | $42,295 | $38,911–$40,603 |
- SLE-1
- $10,004
- SLE-2
- $10,100
- SLT-1
- $10,911
- Denali
- $12,688
Safety & recalls
4 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 GMC Acadia.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured August 18, 2015 to September 24, 2015. Due to a manufacturing defect, the windshield wiper motor may overheat when used.
Remedy: GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor cover assembly, free of charge. Owners are advised not to use their front windshield wipers until the wiper cover has been replaced. If weather conditions prevent operation of the vehicle without using the windshield wipers, GM will make arrangements to pick up the vehicle for servicing. The recall began on September 30, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15780.
Campaign 15V609000 · 29/09/2015
SEATS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured November 6, 2015, to November 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a the third row left lower seat frame that may have welds that are not in the correction location.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row left side lower seat frame, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21930.
Campaign 15V833000 · 11/12/2015
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, realign or replace the weld nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2021. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202321200.
Campaign 21V246000 · 08/04/2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. GM began mailing final owner letters February 23, 2024 and will continue mailing through December 2025. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232404980.
Campaign 23V334000 · 10/05/2023
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2016 GMC Acadia?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $11,178, within a typical market range of $8,900 to $12,995.
Is the 2016 GMC Acadia cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $30,975, so a fair used price is roughly $19,797 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2016 GMC Acadia?
There are about 53 days of national market supply for the 2016 GMC Acadia — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 GMC Acadia.
How much can you negotiate on a 2016 GMC Acadia?
Negotiating leverage rates 59/100 (strong). ~53 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
What does the dealer pay for a 2016 GMC Acadia?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $28,497–$29,736 — its $30,975 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/23/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.