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$24,070 - $37,240

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Key Spec of 2015 GMC Terrain
fuel economy

22/27/32

fuel type

regular unleaded

horsepower

182 hp @ 6700 rpm

basic warranty

3 yr./ 36000 mi.

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2015 GMC Terrain Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures

Updated on: December 28, 2021

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Nathan Dyer 

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It won’t be abrupt to say that the customer base is preferring refreshing and “all fit one” approach in their daily commuting. The automotive industry burst in the SUV segment and the variations they are bringing are no less than evidence to the claim. The 2015 GMC Terrain is one among those well-established ones that have been fulfilling such expectations.

2015 GMC Terrain Latest Updates

  • Mar' 25, 2022 : General Motors To Recall 726,959 Units Of The GMC Terrain SUV After Petition Refusal Read More »
  • Sep' 27, 2021 : GMC Showcase Its 2021 Full AT4 Premium Off-Road Line-up Read More »
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ProsConsWhat's New

Easy Commuting

Cargo capacity

No major upgrade has been brought except coloring extension

Safety assurance

Powertrain prowess

OnStar with 4G-LTE

Cabin spaciousness

Over All Rating

8.3

Out of 10

Pricing and Features8.00
Pricing and Feature8.00
Features8.00
Engine and Performance7.80
Fuel Economy8.00
Interior8.70
Exterior8.50
Safety8.40
Competition8.00
Notable Rankings

#1 in Compact Suv

#3 in Suv

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Trims

SL$24,070 onwards

  • 17-inch silver aluminum Wheels
  • 1St row LCD monitor
  • ABS and driveline Traction control
  • Cloth Seat trim
  • Front Fog/driving lights
  • Front manual air conditioning
  • Heated mirrors
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Seek-Scan Radio
  • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
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SLE-1$26,560 onwards

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SLE-2$28,060 onwards

  • Front automatic air conditioning
  • Premium cloth Seat trim
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SLT-1$29,820 onwards

  • Front passengers heated-cushion
  • Leather Seat trim
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SLT-2$33,065 onwards

  • 18-inch aluminum Wheels
  • Parking assist
  • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof
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Denali$35,490 onwards

  • Front passenger Lumbar support
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2015 GMC Terrain33

2015 GMC Terrain SUV

SLT-1

$12,986
Est. $176/mo
Excellent Deal
$4,914 Below market
RMV: $17,900
Tampa, FL
N/A
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2014 GMC Terrain SUV

SLE-2

$10,881
Est. $147/mo
Excellent Deal
$4,064 Below market
RMV: $14,945
Cincinnati, OH
N/A
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2014 GMC Terrain34
Price Drop, $300
Previous Price: $11999, 09 Dec 2021

2014 GMC Terrain SLE-1

SLE-1 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$11,699
Est. $158/mo
Excellent Deal
$4,168.5 Below market
RMV: $15,867.5
North Attleboro, MA
N/A
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2015 GMC Terrain32

2015 GMC Terrain SUV

SLE-1

$12,488
Est. $169/mo
Excellent Deal
$4,392.5 Below market
RMV: $16,880.5
Minneapolis, MN
N/A
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2016 GMC Terrain13
Price Drop, $1000
Previous Price: $10990, 21 May 2022

2016 GMC Terrain SLT-1

SLT1 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 301 hp 6cyl 6A)

$9,990
Est. $135/mo
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$3,493 Below market
RMV: $13,483
Ashtabula, OH
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Price Drop, $100
Previous Price: $10000, 24 Apr 2022

2015 GMC Terrain SLE-2

SLE-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$9,900
Est. $134/mo
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$3,453 Below market
RMV: $13,353
Fraser, MI
N/A
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2016 GMC Terrain SUV

SLT

$15,000
Est. $203/mo
Excellent Deal
$4,996 Below market
RMV: $19,996
Pasadena, MD
N/A
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2016 GMC Terrain33
Price Drop, $200
Previous Price: $13599, 12 May 2022
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2016 GMC Terrain SLE-2

SLE-2 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$13,399
Est. $181/mo
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$4,394 Below market
RMV: $17,793
Wood Ridge, NJ
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2015 GMC Terrain45
Price Drop, $905
Previous Price: $9900, 18 May 2022

2015 GMC Terrain SLE-1

SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

$8,995
Est. $122/mo
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$2,891 Below market
RMV: $11,886
Jersey City, NJ
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Colors and Styles

2015 GMC Terrain in Champagne Silver Metallic color
Champagne Silver Metallic

Expert Review, Pricing Analysis and Buying Guide

The GMC Terrain hasn’t changed much over the years and has undergone only minor upgrades yet has managed to sway a huge mass in its corner. For 2015 it is available in 3 major trims that are; SLE, SLT, and Denali among which the SLE and SLT are further fragmented into “1” and “2”. The Terrain has to compete against the Kia Sorento, Chevrolet Equinox, and Toyota Highlander to stay relevant in the market. 

Features
8.0/10

Available in 3 trims, the GMC Terrain has a lot to offer this market. The SLE-1, for instance, gets the 6 speaker audio system with an optional 8-speaker Pioneer audio system. The 7-inch touchscreen display further extends the interactive bay inside its cabin. The SLE-2, on the other hand, has power-flexing seats and leatherette touches. The temperature for the same gets regulated with automatic climate control. The SLT, within its variation, has been enriched with additional packages like the Safety package and Convenience package.

Trim

SLE

SLT

Denali

MSRP (FWD)

$24,070

$29,820

$35,490

MRSP (AWD)

$28,310

$31,550

$37,240

Key Features

17-inch alloy wheels

In addition to the SL trim;

In addition to SLT trim;
 

Rearview camera

Leather upholstery

19-inch wheels for V6 configuration 
 

8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat

Heated front seats with driver seat memory settings

Rear cross-traffic alert system
 

8-speaker Pioneer audio system

Height-adjustable power liftgate

Side blind zone alert system
 

7-inch touchscreen display

All convenience package add-ons are as standard

8-way power-adjustable passenger seat
 

Heated side-view mirrors

18-inch wheels

Special exterior/interior details

Eldest among all is the Denali, which has all those aforementioned features as standard. But the Denali tends to get a bit exclusive in its offering with exterior trimmings and engine-based wheel setup. The safety convenience is exaggerated by the availability of the Side blind zone alert system and Rear cross-traffic alert system. Thus, one might not find herself/himself at ease while gauging them as per their price to value ratio as there is too much to measure.

We Recommend

We recommend the SLT trim which falls between the base trim SLE and top-tier trim Denali. It has both permutation and combination of existing and new features and that too with little incrementation. Moreover, one can also choose between the I-4 and V-6 depending on the driving experience. The comfort and convenience are also equivalent to what you might be needing at the max. 

Engine and Performance
7.8/10

The standard engine fitted in the Terrain is a 2.4L Inline-4 engine. It manages to put out 182 hp @ 6700 RPM and has a peak torque of 172 lb-ft @ 4900 RPM. In addition to that, you have an option to go for a more powerful engine which is a 3.6L V6. It is capable of producing 301 hp of power and 272 lb-ft of torque. Both these engines are coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission which is the only option available. However, the power can be delivered to either the front wheels or all four wheels with the former FWD drivetrain being standard on all trims. There’s a big difference in agility when it comes to these two engines and drivetrain combinations. For instance, the Inline-4 with FWD takes about 9.1 seconds to get to 60 mph from a standstill, whereas the 3.6L V6 with AWD combination takes only 7.0 seconds to achieve the same.

Model

2015 GMC Terrain

2015 Chevrolet Equinox

2015 Kia Sorento

2015 Toyota Highlander

MSRP

$24,070

$22,120

24,300

$29,765

Engine

2.4L Inline-4

2.4L Inline-4

2.4L Inline-4

2.7L Inline-4

Drivetrain

FWD

FWD

FWD

FWD

Transmission

6-speed automatic

6-speed automatic

6-speed automatic

6-speed automatic

Power

182 hp @ 6700 RPM

182 hp @ 6700 RPM

191 hp @ 6300 RPM

185 hp @ 5800 RPM

Torque

172 lb-ft @ 4900 RPM

172 lb-ft @ 4900 RPM

181 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM

184 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM

0-60 MPH (seconds)

9.1 

8.7

8.0

10.0

Quarter mile (mph)

16.8

16.9

16.2

17.0

Top speed (mph)

119

122

124

115

The GMC Terrain is one of the slowest to 60mph among the SUVs mentioned above but with the V6 engine, it becomes the fastest taking only 7.0 seconds. The 2015 Kia Sorrento with the FWD configuration has the highest top speed with minimal margin, followed by the Equinox. The same story is replicated in the acceleration dominance as well whereas the Highlander settles in the middle of this chaos. 

Fuel Economy
8.0/10

GMC Terrain is one of the best in this business. It does 22 MPG in cities, 32 MPG on highways along with a combined fuel economy of 26 MPG. The AWD option has a decrease in the same by a small margin and scales at 23 MPG overall. The V6 gets even murkier with its figure as it tends to offer 17/24/20 (city/highway/combined) in its FWD while 16/23/19 in its AWD. The latter looks dull as it gives priority to performance and acceleration over the economy and is meant for a thrill. 

Model

2015 GMC Terrain

2015 Chevrolet Equinox

2015 Kia Sorento

2015 Toyota Highlander

MPG (city)

22

22

20

20

MPG (Highway)

32

32

27

25

MPG (Combined)

26

26

23

22

Fuel Capacity

18.0 gallons

18.8 gallons

17.4 gallons

19.2 gallons

Range (City/hwy)

396/576

413.6/601.6

348/469.8

384/480

The Terrain and the Equinox have identical fuel economies with a difference in their fuel tank capacities. The Chevy offers a slightly bigger tank of 18.8-gallon capacity giving it a better range than the GMC by some 25 miles. Further adding to the narration, the Toyota Highlander comes with the least impressive economy which forces it to depend on a bigger fuel tank but even after that it is as disappointing as it would have been without it. 

Interior
8.7/10

One of the highlights of this machinery is its comfort-enriched interior and the concerned accents. The spaciousness and ergonomics are satisfactory on all fronts. Memory function along power-adjustable seats as per trim hierarchy is one of the many facets of this arrangement. From cloth trimming to leather upholstery, the transition occurs across the trim with increment in their prices. The single-zone manual air conditioning gets an upgrade to be an automatic one in higher trims as well. The seat height and lumbar support maintain your posture during long hauling. Hence, the higher trims are worth investing in for every reason.

Model

2015 GMC Terrain

2015 Chevrolet Equinox

2015 Kia Sorento

2015 Toyota Highlander

Seating Capacity

5

5

5

8

Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)

39.8/55.7/41.2

40.9/55.8/41.2

39.2/59.3/41.3

40.7/59.3/44.2

Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)

39.2/55.3/39.9

39.2/55.3/39.9

39.2/58.7/38.8 

39.9/59.6/38.4

Third Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)

N/A

N/A

N/A

35.9/55.0/27.7

Cargo Capacity (cubic feet)

31.6

31.5

36.9

13.8

As per data, the Toyota Highlander can seat up to 8 passengers because of which its cargo space takes a hit. Meanwhile, just like the fuel economy, the interior dimensions of the GMC Terrain and Chevy Equinox are almost identical, making them no less than a sibling in a seating capacity of 5 in a go. Also mentioning Kia Sorento directs us towards its segment-leading cargo space of almost 37 cu-ft with a parallel head and legroom as that of the former.

Some of the highlights of the interior are:

  • Automatic climate control 
  • Leather upholstery
  • 8-way power-adjustable front seats
  • Memory settings for driver’s seat 
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel 

How intuitive is the 2015 GMC Terrain’s infotainment unit?

The infotainment unit of the Terrain is quite a variant across the trim level as the lower-tier gets the 7.0-inch touchscreen display while the elder ones have been adorned with the Intellilink Interface. It has some high-tech features like voice-activated satellite Radio, Bluetooth optional navigation, a 6-speaker audio system as standard with an option of having an 8-speaker Pioneer audio system, a newly added feature of 4G LTE connectivity, etc. The standard USB ports and AUX ports have also been integrated into it.

Some of the key features are;

  • Satellite Radio with voice activation
  • 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hotspot connectivity
  • 8-speaker Pioneer audio system
  • USB charging port
  • Navigation (optional) 
Exterior
8.5/10

There has hardly been any upgrade throughout these years and the same is true for its exterior outfit as well. The front has been kept wide to bring about that bossy road appearance but the LED projector headlamps curvature dents that asset. The fender with bulged-out wheel faring does more harm than good. The 17,18 or 19-inch wheels inside those faring are also nothing more than functional entities. The silhouette even lacks the curvy flow and creases. The chrome-accented huge grille with GMC badging may do little to improve its appeal but it has a dire need to bring out some refreshments in the near future.

Model

2015 GMC Terrain

2015 Chevrolet Equinox

2015 Kia Sorento

2015 Toyota Highlander

Curb Weight (lbs)

3853

3777

3594

4134

Length (in.)

185.3

187.8

184.4

191.1

Width (in.)

72.8

72.5

74.2

75.8

Height (in.)

66.3

66.3

66.9

68.1

Ground Clearance (in.)

6.9

6.9

7.3

8.0 

Wheelbase (in.)

112.5

112.5

106.3

109.6

The Terrain is a heavy vehicle weighing more than 3800 pounds with a long wheelbase which translates into more interior space but takes a toll on its overall dynamics. The others are also somewhat close to these figures only and hence there is no concrete conclusion of one’s supremacy over another. Even the ground clearance varies no more than an inch throughout. But, it can’t be overlooked that these dimensions may have a high risk of body roll and toppling. Thus, GMC has to revisit its design layout. 

Some of the exterior highlights are:

  • 17,18 or 19-inch wheels depending on the trim and configuration
  • Roof rails
  • Heated power-adjustable side-view mirrors
  • Sunroof
  • Height-adjustable power liftgate
  • Dual exhaust outlets
Safety
8.4/10

The 2015 GMC Terrain performs well in its crash test analysis with the federal authorities. The NHTSA has given it a 4-star rating out of a possible 5-stars and the IIHS has rated it “Good” in most of their tests. It has also earned “Top Safety Pick '' in the midsize SUV segment by the IIHS which is applaud-worthy. The Terrain is equipped with multiple driver aids and safety features to keep the occupants safe inside like the Forward collision warning system, Side blind-zone alert system, and Lane departure warning. Apart from that, the dynamics and handling have been given consideration as it gets the Stability control along with the Traction control.

Some of the safety features on offer are:

  • Forward collision warning system
  • Side blind-zone alert system
  • Lane departure warning
  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Rear cross-traffic alert system
  • Rear parking sensors (optional)
Final Verdict

The 2015 GMC Terrain offers a lot of versatility in its trims and available features. The Terrain has been a highly capable crossover SUV for American buyers and it continues to do so for the year 2015. Depending on its trim and configuration, it offers calmness and composure or fuel-thirsty performance-driven madness. The Terrain is also safe, thanks to its multiple driver aids and safety features available. Thus, it can be given preference in the first place.

Features

vehicle bio
base price

$34815

body style

4dr SUV

engine type
displacement

145 cu in

horse power

182 hp @ 6700 rpm

torque

172 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

transmission

6 speed automatic w/OD and auto manual

dimensions
length

185.3 in

wheelbase

112.5 in

width

72.8 in

curb weight

4049 lbs

Height

66.3 in

Ground Clearance

7 lbs

capacity
passenger volume

99.6 cu ft

cargo volume

63.9 cu ft

passenger capacity

5 Seats

fuel economy
city/combined/highway

20/24/29 mpg

highway range

522 mi

warranty
basic warranty

3 yr./ 36000 mi.

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Leah Coleman

2016 GMC Terrain

SLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

8

User Overall Rating

Posted On: May 12, 2022

Dull acceleration but good value Terrain.

Pros - Sleek design, Cozy interior, Good fuel economy.

Cons - Nothing Major to tell.

Efficient Large SUV. Little low on acceleration but the 4 banger Terrain is the best large fuel-efficient SUV in the market and that's what makes it worth buying. I've been driving mine for 2 years and so far it's been nearly flawless. I don't see any area where it'd need improvement, I'm happy with the way it is. It's the perfect choice if you have a big family and are looking for a fuel efficie...

7/10
Features
8/10
Interior
8/10
Design
8/10
Safety
8/10
Reliability
9/10
Deal Value
8/10
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Luz

2016 GMC Terrain

Denali 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

8

User Overall Rating

Posted On: May 7, 2022

Fuel efficient Terrain.

Pros - Spacious, good on fuel, Fun to drive.

Cons - Glitchy tech, tepid acceleration, nothing else.

Spacious Fuel saver. Hadn't expected the 2016 Terrain to be such a good SUV considering its size and the engine. For most parts it's a well executed SUV, I've rented it for 2 months as of now and there have been zero nitpicks with it. The acceleration is low but it works just fine. The offered tech isn't all that fancy but it does work with only mild lag. The 2015 Terrain is perfect for tall guy...

6/10
Features
8/10
Interior
8/10
Design
8/10
Safety
8/10
Reliability
7/10
Deal Value
8/10
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Diane

2016 GMC Terrain

SLE-1 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)

7

User Overall Rating

Posted On: April 22, 2022

Decent Terrain

Pros - Safety features, decent performance, comfortable interior

Cons - Less cargo space.

Good vehicle but look around a bit more. I bought a GMC Terrain in a bit of a hurry, as my old vehicle broke down. So with just 1 week of research I decided to go with GMC Terrain and it turned out to be quite reliable. But if you are looking for something interesting in this automobile, you might not be able to find anything as such. It's great for daily office commute but it's not that fun, it ...

6/10
Features
8/10
Interior
8/10
Design
7/10
Safety
7/10
Reliability
7/10
Deal Value
6/10
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Decent Terrain

Good vehicle but look around a bit more. I bought a GMC Ter...

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Offers a lot for the price

Not the easiest to handle For $13,775, the amount of space ...

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GMC Terrain 5 year Cost To Own

Cash Price(MSRP)
$27,816
5 Year Cost To Own
$45,062
Total 5 year Cost To Own -  $45,062
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5total
Depreciation$7,682$1,608$1,463$1,721$1,597$14,071
Insurance$1,229$1,243$1,292$1,363$1,414$6,541
Fuel$1,759$1,781$1,821$1,879$1,991$9,231
Maintenance$523$804$703$1,955$1,948$5,933
Repairs$-4$-11$127$408$545$1,065
Financing Interest$1,727$1,436$1,078$645$240$5,126
Taxes and Fees$2,342$193$149$214$197$3,095
Total Cost-To-Own$15,258$7,054$6,633$8,185$7,932$45,062
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