Buick Enclave Avenir vs. Chevrolet Traverse High Country
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Buick Enclave Avenir and Chevrolet Traverse High Country 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 Buick Enclave Avenir and the Chevrolet Traverse High Country.
When comparing the Buick Enclave Avenir's and the Chevrolet Traverse High Country's specifications and ratings, the Buick Enclave Avenir has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume and overall quality score. The Chevrolet Traverse High Country has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value. The Buick Enclave Avenir and Chevrolet Traverse High Country have the same fuel efficiency base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Buick Enclave Avenir's and the Chevrolet Traverse High Country's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2023 Buick Enclave Avenir ranges from $42,957 to $61,078 while a used 2023 Chevrolet Traverse High Country is priced between $40,350 to $54,841. For a new model, the Buick Enclave Avenir's price is between $51,748 and $63,276, with the Chevrolet Traverse High Country priced between $48,916 and $56,691.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Buick Enclave Avenir loses 54.5 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Traverse High Country loses 49.2 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Traverse High Country retains 5.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Buick Enclave Avenir.
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 Buick Enclave Avenir and the Chevrolet Traverse High Country makes 310 horsepower. Both the Avenir and the High Country 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.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/fullsize SUVs, the Buick Enclave Avenir has the advantage of offering more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Traverse High Country, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Chevrolet Traverse High Country has higher safety ratings than the Buick Enclave Avenir, with an average rating of 4.81 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.77 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$51,748 - $63,276
Starting MSRP:
$57,470
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$86,728
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$44,800 - $152,195
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$48,916 - $56,691
Starting MSRP:
$52,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$36,046
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$28,750 - $41,535
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$50,655
Price Range:
$42,957 - $61,078
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$98,373
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
$46,115 - $213,024
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
108
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
19,266
# Good or Great Deals:
37
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$47,509
Price Range:
$40,350 - $54,841
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$40,669
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,626 - $57,848
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
74
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
17,902
# Good or Great Deals:
28
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 Buick Enclave Avenir
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
9.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
7.5 - 17.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
21.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Traverse High Country
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
9.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
7.6 - 12.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
7.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.3 - 19.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
5.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.3 - 21.6
Buick Enclave Rankings
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50 out of / 68Chevrolet Traverse Rankings
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61 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Buick Enclave Trim Levels
Essence, Premium
Other Chevrolet Traverse Trim Levels
LS, LT, 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:
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):
4.81 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:
310 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
266 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 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):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 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):
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Cargo Space:
23.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
97.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
180.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 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:
180.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4469 lbs
Width:
89.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
204.7 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4310 lbs
Width:
88.6 inches
Height:
70.7 inches
Length:
205.9 inches
Wheelbase:
121 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/55R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/55R20
