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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We bought an Acadia last October and checked out the Highlander too. We have 1 toddler (not planning for more but we are planning for playdate transportation) and no animals.

A few things about the Acadia:
(1) It's a beast. I mean it's huge and when you park you can hardly open the door if there is another car next to you. If you live in outer suburbia, then that's probably fine. It's a really tight squeeze in my parking garage so I opt to drive the old car instead. Plus the gas mileage isn't that great, but that is probably the case for most large SUVs anyway. I also find that when you break it takes a while to slow down (but we researched this and found that it's b/c the Acadia weighs a lot more than other SUVs so basic physics causes this).

(2) That said, b/c it's a beast (like PP mentioned) the 3rd row REALLY does work. They are real seats and also 3 adults is a tight squeeze, 2 is totally fine and comfortable (I've sat back there before myself). Cargo space is awesome esp when 3rd row is down. We also opted for the 2 captain's chairs in the middle row so that we could more easily access the 3rd row (a pal who didn't get that option regrets it now -- but that could be for a variety of cars).

(3) It's quite comfortable to drive and to be a passenger. I enjoy driving it for sure -- whether short or long distance. It's just tough to park. DH doesn't have as big of a problem with this but he's a better driver than me for sure.

(4) Random stuff: The navigation system sucks. It's a rather annoying display that doesn't make sense. The backup camera is susceptible to rain and drops will obscure your view (didn't happen on the previous car but that was a sedan). HOWEVER the auto trunk open/close feature is awesome. The remote start feature is awesome. I think the dash area and the middle console b/t the 2 front seats is pretty well designed too.

Would I buy this car again? Perhaps. DH is probably more on the fence than me but we traded in his sporty sedan so he's a little cranky about that anyway. We were required to buy American but checked out the Highlander just b/c. And the Explorer. I liked a lot about the Highlander but did think the 3rd row wasn't sufficient and overall I was concerned that it wasn't going to be comfortable for long haul drives (which is why were getting a bigger car). It wasn't as big as the Acadia so parking is probably easier. But I agree with PP that it was a little pricey for what it was.

Good luck! [/quote]

Thanks so much for this great breakdown!  Re: the third row, I agree the Highlander's sucks, which is why I don't love it.  I'm just trying to figure out of all the cons you listed above are cancelled out by the larger back row in the Acadia.[/quote]

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