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Buick Enclave vs. Buick Encore GX

When comparing the Buick Enclave to the Buick Encore GX, the Buick Enclave has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Buick Encore GX 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 fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Buick Enclave versus the Buick Encore GX, the Buick Encore GX is a better car than the Buick Enclave.

Buick Enclave versus Buick Encore GX Pricing

A used 2023 Buick Enclave ranges from $44,092 to $72,642 while a used 2023 Buick Encore GX is priced between $25,388 to $35,072. For a new model, the Buick Enclave's price is between $44,574 and $62,806, with the Buick Encore GX priced between $26,253 and $36,249.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Buick Enclave’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the Buick Encore GX base engine makes 137 horsepower. The Enclave is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. The Encore GX is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 409 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Buick Enclave, a crossover/fullsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and trunk space.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Buick Enclave has higher safety ratings than the Buick Encore GX, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.50 out of 5 Stars.

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2023 Buick Enclave

2023 Buick Encore GX

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$44,574 - $62,806

Used Asking Price:

$44,092 - $72,642

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

56.5%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$26,253 - $36,249

Used Asking Price:

$25,388 - $35,072

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

49.2%

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.9 / 10

Retained Value:

7.0 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.7 / 10

Safety:

8.5 / 10

iSeeCars Rankings

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

3 / 67
4 / 67
4 / 18

Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs

5 / 18
6 / 25

Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 25

Luxury Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

16 / 18

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

24 / 25

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

66 / 67

iSeeCars Rankings

Luxury Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value

12 / 12

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

40 / 67

Summary Review

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Not yet available

Pros and Cons

Not yet available

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Not yet available

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Trim Levels

Avenir, Essence, Premium

Trim Levels

Essence, Preferred, Select

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):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.50 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

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 Specifications

Horsepower:

137 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque:

162 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.045 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:

1.2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

3

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / 4X4

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

29 / 31 / 30

Range (city/hwy):

383 / 409 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

42.6 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:

39.7 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

55.4 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

36 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.6 inches

Cargo Space:

23.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

50.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

117.8 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4359 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:

3065 lbs

Width:

71.4 inches

Height:

64.1 inches

Length:

171.4 inches

Wheelbase:

102.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.5 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum

Tire Size:

255/65R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum

Tire Size:

225/55R18