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The 3.6-liter V6 paired with the six-speed automatic gets solid mileage for a three-row SUV, averaging 16–18 city and 23–25 highway. Owners appreciate the roomy middle row and accessible third seat for occasional kids, plus the transmission rarely hunts gears on the highway.
The transmission (six-speed 6L50) starts showing hesitation and delayed engagement around 120k–150k miles, often requiring a flush or valve-body replacement ($800–$1,500). Engine sludge buildup happens by 130k–160k miles on cars that skipped oil changes, sometimes leading to sludge in the timing cover and rough idle.
Under 80k miles: $12,500–$15,500. 80k–140k miles: $9,000–$12,000. Over 140k miles: $6,500–$9,500. Spreads reflect trim level (base SLE vs. Denali), location, service history, and whether the transmission has already been serviced.
Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.
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