Buick Enclave Avenir vs. GMC Acadia Denali
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Buick Enclave Avenir and GMC Acadia Denali 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 GMC Acadia Denali.
When we compare the Buick Enclave Avenir's and the GMC Acadia Denali's specifications and ratings, the Buick Enclave Avenir has the advantage in the area of reliability. The GMC Acadia Denali has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and overall quality score. The Buick Enclave Avenir and GMC Acadia Denali have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Buick Enclave Avenir's and the GMC Acadia Denali's specifications and ratings, the GMC Acadia Denali is a better car than the Buick Enclave Avenir.
Pricing: For a new model, the Buick Enclave Avenir's price is between $60,343 and $67,148, with the GMC Acadia Denali priced between $58,085 and $67,655.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Buick Enclave Avenir loses 58.5 percent of its value and the GMC Acadia Denali loses 53.1 percent of its value. This means the GMC Acadia Denali retains 5.4 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 7.6 out of 10 while the GMC Acadia's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Buick Enclave being ranked 3 out of 17 Best Luxury Large SUVs and the GMC Acadia being ranked 10 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Buick Enclave is 7.8 out of 10. For the GMC Acadia the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Buick Enclave a slight advantage in reliability compared to the GMC Acadia.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Buick Enclave Avenir and the GMC Acadia Denali makes 328 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Buick Enclave Avenir and GMC Acadia Denali are comparable in regards to front leg room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the GMC Acadia Denali has higher safety ratings than the Buick Enclave Avenir, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.80 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
60343 - 67148
Starting MSRP:
59600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
96574
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
46200 - 171000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
58085 - 67655
Starting MSRP:
55700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
39270
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
32190 - 44750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
73658
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
51935 - 95381
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
51972
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
50800 - 55009
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Buick Enclave Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
7.8 / 10
GMC Acadia Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Buick Enclave Avenir
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
11.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
8.2 - 12.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.191
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for GMC Acadia Denali
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.0
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.8 - 11.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.191
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Buick Enclave Rankings
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57 out of / 68GMC Acadia Rankings
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63 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Buick Enclave Trim Levels
Preferred, Sport Touring
Other GMC Acadia Trim Levels
AT4, Elevation
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):
4.80 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
328 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
326 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
328 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
326 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
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:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
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:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
62.1 inches
Cargo Space:
22.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
97.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
180.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
62 inches
Cargo Space:
23 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
97.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4537 lbs
Width:
87.9 inches
Height:
71 inches
Length:
207.6 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4502 lbs
Width:
87.9 inches
Height:
71.4 inches
Length:
204 inches
Wheelbase:
120.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
22.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P275/45R22
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/55R20
