2020 Buick Enclave vs. 2020 Kia Telluride
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Buick Enclave and 2020 Kia Telluride 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 2020 Buick Enclave and the 2020 Kia Telluride.
When comparing the 2020 Buick Enclave's and the 2020 Kia Telluride's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Buick Enclave has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2020 Kia Telluride has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Buick Enclave's and the 2020 Kia Telluride's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Kia Telluride is a better car than the 2020 Buick Enclave.
Pricing: A used 2020 Buick Enclave ranges from $22,480 to $34,998 while a used 2020 Kia Telluride is priced between $22,200 to $36,155.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Buick Enclave loses 54.5 percent of its value and the 2020 Kia Telluride loses 46.1 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Kia Telluride retains 8.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Buick Enclave.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Buick Enclave’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the 2020 Kia Telluride base engine makes 291 horsepower. The Enclave is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. The Telluride is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 489 miles.This gives the 2020 Kia Telluride the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2020 Buick Enclave the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2020 Kia Telluride has higher safety ratings than the 2020 Buick Enclave, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.77 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$40,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$76,202
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$40,000 - $130,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$31,890
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$30,923
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$23,675 - $36,120
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$28,567
Price Range:
$22,480 - $34,998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$57,070
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$28,567 - $151,744
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
302
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
63,123
# Good or Great Deals:
125
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$28,974
Price Range:
$22,200 - $36,155
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$27,718
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$18,600 - $37,369
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
547
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
84,358
# Good or Great Deals:
280
Buick Enclave Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
9.5 / 10
Kia Telluride Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Buick Enclave
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
6.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
4.5 - 14.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
21.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Kia Telluride
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.6 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1 - 25.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1 - 31.3
Buick Enclave Rankings
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50 out of / 68Kia Telluride Rankings
Ranking
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54 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 Buick Enclave Trim Levels
Avenir, Essence, Preferred, Premium
2020 Kia Telluride Trim Levels
EX, LX, S, SX
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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:
291 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 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):
342 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
376 / 489 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
Massage Seats:
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
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:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench 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:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
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:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.2 inches
Cargo Space:
21 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
87 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
199.1 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:
4112 lbs
Width:
78.3 inches
Height:
68.9 inches
Length:
196.9 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 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:
P245/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Blue
Dark Moon Blue Metallic
Gray
Dark Slate Metallic / Satin Steel Metallic
Red
Red Quartz Tintcoat
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White / White Frost Tricoat
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Black
Blue
Not available
Gray
Gravity Gray
Red
Sangria
Silver
Everlasting Silver
White
Snow White Pearl
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Galvanized w/ Ebony Accents
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Black
