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2018 Buick Enclave vs. 2018 Nissan Pathfinder

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Buick Enclave and 2018 Nissan Pathfinder 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 2018 Buick Enclave and the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder.

When comparing the 2018 Buick Enclave's and the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Buick Enclave has the advantage in the areas of reliability and base engine power. The 2018 Nissan Pathfinder has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Buick Enclave's and the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder is a better car than the 2018 Buick Enclave.

Pricing: A used 2018 Buick Enclave ranges from $17,838 to $29,700 while a used 2018 Nissan Pathfinder is priced between $12,231 to $23,996.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Buick Enclave loses 54.5 percent of its value and the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder loses 52.7 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder retains 1.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Buick Enclave.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Buick Enclave is 8.5 out of 10 while the Nissan Pathfinder's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Buick Enclave being ranked 4 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Nissan Pathfinder being ranked 11 out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Buick Enclave is 8.8 out of 10. For the Nissan Pathfinder the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Buick Enclave a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Pathfinder.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Buick Enclave’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder base engine makes 284 horsepower. The Enclave is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles. The Pathfinder is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 527 miles. This gives the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2018 Buick Enclave. Both models use regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder has higher safety ratings than the 2018 Buick Enclave, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.77 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$39,995

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

$70,129

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

$39,995 - $123,600

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$31,040

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

$30,126

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$22,995 - $34,810

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$23,573

Price Range:

$17,838 - $29,700

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

$39,105

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

$14,999 - $98,455

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

227

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

84,056

# Good or Great Deals:

115

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$17,903

Price Range:

$12,231 - $23,996

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

$22,710

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$14,757 - $32,004

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

237

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

93,448

# Good or Great Deals:

114

Buick Enclave Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

8.8 / 10

Retained Value:

7.1 / 10

Safety:

9.5 / 10

Nissan Pathfinder Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.6 / 10

Retained Value:

7.2 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Buick Enclave

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

3.5

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

4.4

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

2.5 - 12.9

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

21.3%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Nissan Pathfinder

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

4.6

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

4.5

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

2.6 - 7.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

44.8%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

1.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

1.1 - 7.1

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.8

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

4.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

2.1 - 16.3

Buick Enclave Rankings

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 68

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

1 / 68

Most Comfortable Luxury Crossover SUVs

1 / 68

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

1 / 29

Most Comfortable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 29

Most Affordable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 26

Best Luxury Large SUVs for Tall People

1 / 22

Most Comfortable Luxury Large SUVs

1 / 22

Most Affordable Luxury Large SUVs

1 / 19

Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money

1 / 11

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

3 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

3 / 68

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs

4 / 68

Luxury Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 22

Best Luxury Large SUVs

6 / 22

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 29

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 29

Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs

7 / 22

Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 22

Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 29

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

9 / 29

Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

9 / 22

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

12 / 29

Most Affordable Luxury Crossover SUVs

16 / 59

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Towing

17 / 68

Best Luxury Large SUVs for Towing

18 / 22

Best Off-road Luxury Large SUVs

18 / 22

Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

20 / 22

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

22 / 29

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

23 / 29

Best Off-road Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

24 / 29

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

31 / 68

Best Off-road Luxury Crossover SUVs

47 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

50 / 68

Nissan Pathfinder Rankings

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 39

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

4 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

4 / 39

Best Family Midsize SUVs

4 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

5 / 67

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

5 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

5 / 10

Safest Crossover SUVs

7 / 67

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 39

Safest Midsize SUVs

7 / 32

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

7 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

7 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

7 / 18

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

7 / 17

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

7 / 16

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

8 / 28

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

9 / 67

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

10 / 21

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

11 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

11 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

12 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

12 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs

12 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

13 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 67

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 39

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 39

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

21 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

22 / 30

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

24 / 39

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

25 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

30 / 32

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

31 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

32 / 39

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

34 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

35 / 39

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

40 / 59

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

45 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

49 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

56 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

66 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2018 Buick Enclave Trim Levels

Avenir, Base, Essence, Premium

2018 Nissan Pathfinder Trim Levels

Platinum, S, SL, SV

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:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 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:

4 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):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 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:

310 hp @ 6800 rpm

Torque:

266 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.071 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

284 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

259 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.066 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 / 4X4

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


18 / 26 / 21

Range (city/hwy):

349 / 504 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / 4X4

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


20 / 27 / 23

Range (city/hwy):

390 / 527 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Captain's seat:

Standard

Heated Seats

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

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Captain's seat:

N/A

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

N/A

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

62.4 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

61.7 inches

Cargo Space:

23.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

97.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

42.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

60.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

60.4 inches

Cargo Space:

16 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

79.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

173.8 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4359 lbs

Width:

89.3 inches

Height:

69.9 inches

Length:

204.3 inches

Wheelbase:

120.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.7 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4292 lbs

Width:

77.2 inches

Height:

70.2 inches

Length:

198.5 inches

Wheelbase:

114.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

7 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

255/65R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/65R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Ebony Twilight Metallic

Silver

Quicksilver Metallic

White

Summit White

Blue

Not available

Gray

Not available

Red

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Magnetic Black

Silver

Brilliant Silver

White

Glacier White

Blue

Caspian Blue

Gray

Gun Metallic

Red

Scarlet Ember

Interior Colors

Gray

Dark Galvanized w/ Ebony Accents

Black

Not available

Interior Colors

Gray

Not available

Black

Charcoal

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