2018 Buick Enclave vs. 2019 Buick Enclave
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Buick Enclave and 2019 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 2018 Buick Enclave and the 2019 Buick Enclave.
When we compare the 2018 Buick Enclave's and the 2019 Buick Enclave's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Buick Enclave has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2018 Buick Enclave and 2019 Buick Enclave have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Buick Enclave's and the 2019 Buick Enclave's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Buick Enclave is a better car than the 2019 Buick Enclave.
Pricing: A used 2018 Buick Enclave ranges from $17,838 to $29,700 while a used 2019 Buick Enclave is priced between $18,878 to $31,993.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Buick Enclave and the 2019 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 2018 Buick Enclave and the 2019 Buick Enclave makes 310 horsepower. Both the Enclave and the Enclave are rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
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:
$39,995
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:
$40,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$71,172
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$40,000 - $124,500
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:
293
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
84,142
# Good or Great Deals:
152
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$25,079
Price Range:
$18,878 - $31,993
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$45,682
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$19,481 - $132,752
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
324
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
77,615
# Good or Great Deals:
161
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 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 2019 Buick Enclave
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
5.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.5 - 13.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
21.3%
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:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1 - 20.2
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
2018 Buick Enclave Trim Levels
Avenir, Base, Essence, Premium
2019 Buick Enclave Trim Levels
Avenir, Essence, Preferred, 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:
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):
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
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:
310 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
266 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1500 lbs
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:
3.6 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
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:
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
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:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
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:
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
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:
4359 lbs
Width:
89.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
204.3 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.7 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:
255/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White / White Frost Tricoat
Brown
Havana Metallic
Gray
Dark Slate Metallic / Pepperdust Metallic / Satin Steel Metallic
Red
Red Quartz Tintcoat
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Galvanized w/ Ebony Accents
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Galvanized w/ Ebony Accents
