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2021 Buick Enclave vs. 2021 Chevrolet Traverse

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Buick Enclave and 2021 Chevrolet Traverse 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 2021 Buick Enclave and the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse.

In comparing the 2021 Buick Enclave's and the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Buick Enclave has the advantage in the areas of reliability and overall quality score. The 2021 Chevrolet Traverse has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and resale value. The 2021 Buick Enclave and 2021 Chevrolet Traverse have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Buick Enclave's and the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2021 Buick Enclave ranges from $25,758 to $38,997 while a used 2021 Chevrolet Traverse is priced between $23,995 to $38,000.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Buick Enclave loses 54.5 percent of its value and the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse loses 49.2 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse retains 5.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Buick Enclave.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Buick Enclave is 8.5 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Traverse's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Buick Enclave being ranked 4 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Chevrolet Traverse being ranked 13 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 Chevrolet Traverse the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Buick Enclave a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Traverse.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2021 Buick Enclave and the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse makes 310 horsepower. Both the Enclave and the Traverse are rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 494 and 524 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse has higher safety ratings than the 2021 Buick Enclave, with an average rating of 4.81 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.77 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$40,300

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

$76,620

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

$40,300 - $131,750

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$29,800

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

$32,108

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$27,000 - $37,580

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$32,035

Price Range:

$25,758 - $38,997

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

$66,853

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

$32,035 - $170,791

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

595

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

40,533

# Good or Great Deals:

211

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$30,187

Price Range:

$23,995 - $38,000

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

$32,068

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$24,840 - $46,487

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1,280

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

49,578

# Good or Great Deals:

437

Buick Enclave Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

8.8 / 10

Retained Value:

7.1 / 10

Safety:

9.5 / 10

Chevrolet Traverse Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.4 / 10

Reliability:

8.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.4 / 10

Safety:

9.6 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Buick Enclave

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.5

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

7.4

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

5.5 - 15.9

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

21.3%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Chevrolet Traverse

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

5.6

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

7.5

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

5.6 - 10.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

7.5%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

6.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

1.1 - 32.7

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.4

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

6.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.1 - 32.1

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

Chevrolet Traverse Rankings

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

2 / 67

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 39

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 32

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

2 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

3 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

3 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

6 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

6 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

6 / 10

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

7 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

7 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

9 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

9 / 18

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

9 / 17

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

10 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

10 / 16

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

11 / 28

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

12 / 39

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

12 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

12 / 21

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 39

Safest Midsize SUVs

14 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

15 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs

15 / 32

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

17 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

19 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs

20 / 67

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

21 / 39

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

22 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

22 / 32

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

23 / 39

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

23 / 32

Safest Crossover SUVs

25 / 67

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

25 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

25 / 30

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

26 / 39

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

32 / 39

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

40 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

43 / 59

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

56 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

61 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2021 Buick Enclave Trim Levels

Avenir, Essence, Preferred, Premium

2021 Chevrolet Traverse Trim Levels

High Country, L, LS, LT Cloth, LT Leather, Premier, RS

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:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 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):

4.81 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:

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:

3.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / 4X4

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


18 / 27 / 21

Range (city/hwy):

349 / 524 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:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Quad Seats:

Available

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:

N/A

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

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:

180.9 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

62.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

40 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

62.2 inches

Cargo Space:

23 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

98.2 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:

4362 lbs

Width:

78.6 inches

Height:

70.7 inches

Length:

204.3 inches

Wheelbase:

120.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.5 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

255/65R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P255/65R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Ebony Twilight Metallic

Gray

Dark Slate Metallic / Satin Steel Metallic

Red

Red Quartz Tintcoat

Silver

Quicksilver Metallic

White

Summit White / White Frost Tricoat

Exterior Colors

Black

Mosaic Black Metallic

Gray

Not available

Red

Not available

Silver

Not available

White

Summit White

Interior Colors

Gray

Dark Galvanized w/ Ebony Accents

Black

Not available

Interior Colors

Gray

Not available

Black

Jet Black

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