2015 Buick Enclave vs. 2016 Buick Enclave
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Buick Enclave and 2016 Buick Enclave contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 Buick Enclave and the 2016 Buick Enclave.
When we compare the 2015 Buick Enclave's and the 2016 Buick Enclave's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Buick Enclave has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2015 Buick Enclave and 2016 Buick Enclave have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Buick Enclave's and the 2016 Buick Enclave's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Buick Enclave is a better car than the 2016 Buick Enclave.
Pricing: A used 2015 Buick Enclave ranges from $8,993 to $20,454 while a used 2016 Buick Enclave is priced between $9,996 to $21,970.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 Buick Enclave and the 2016 Buick Enclave both lose 54.5 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Buick Enclave is 8.5 out of 10. Buick Enclave is ranked 4 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 22 Best Luxury Large SUVs, the Buick Enclave is ranked 6 and the Buick Enclave is ranked 6 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The Buick Enclave is also ranked 7 out of 29 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows while the Buick Enclave is ranked 7 out of 29 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Buick Enclave is 8.8 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2015 Buick Enclave and the 2016 Buick Enclave makes 288 horsepower. The Enclave is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. The Enclave is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 484 miles. This gives the 2015 Buick Enclave the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2016 Buick Enclave. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Buick Enclave has an average safety rating of 4.77 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$39,050
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$67,565
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$39,050 - $115,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$39,065
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$66,940
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$39,065 - $119,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,595
Price Range:
$8,993 - $20,454
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$25,943
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$14,595 - $67,620
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
299
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
115,506
# Good or Great Deals:
133
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,877
Price Range:
$9,996 - $21,970
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$28,013
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$10,509 - $75,265
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
302
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
107,305
# Good or Great Deals:
137
Buick Enclave Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
9.5 / 10
Buick Enclave Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
9.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Buick Enclave
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.2 - 9.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
21.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Buick Enclave
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.5 - 10.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
21.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.4 - 13.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1 - 15.3
Buick Enclave Rankings
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50 out of / 68Buick Enclave Rankings
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50 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2015 Buick Enclave Trim Levels
Convenience, Leather, Premium
2016 Buick Enclave Trim Levels
Convenience, Leather, Premium
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.77 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.77 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
288 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
270 foot-lbs @ 3400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
288 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
270 foot-lbs @ 3400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
374 / 528 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 484 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.3 inches
Cargo Space:
23.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
115.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
174.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.3 inches
Cargo Space:
23.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
115.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
174.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4724 lbs
Width:
86.7 inches
Height:
71.7 inches
Length:
201.9 inches
Wheelbase:
118.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4724 lbs
Width:
86.7 inches
Height:
71.7 inches
Length:
201.9 inches
Wheelbase:
118.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.6 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/60R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic
Gray
Iridium Metallic
Purple
Midnight Amethyst Metallic
Red
Crimson Red Tintcoat
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
White Diamond Tricoat / White Opal
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Blue
Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic
Gray
Iridium Metallic
Purple
Midnight Amethyst Metallic
Red
Crimson Red Tintcoat
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White / White Frost Tricoat
Interior Colors
Gray
Titanium
Interior Colors
Gray
Light Titanium/Dark Titanium
