Buick Enclave vs. Chrysler Pacifica
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Buick Enclave and Chrysler Pacifica 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 and the Chrysler Pacifica.
When comparing the Buick Enclave's and the Chrysler Pacifica's specifications and ratings, the Buick Enclave has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Chrysler Pacifica has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Buick Enclave's and the Chrysler Pacifica's specifications and ratings, the Buick Enclave is a better car than the Chrysler Pacifica.
Pricing: A used 2008 Buick Enclave ranges from $3,992 to $11,656 while a used 2008 Chrysler Pacifica is priced between $2,433 to $8,996.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Buick Enclave’s base engine makes 275 horsepower, and the Chrysler Pacifica base engine makes 200 horsepower. The Enclave is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. The Pacifica is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 506 miles. This gives the Buick Enclave the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chrysler Pacifica. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Buick Enclave has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room. The Chrysler Pacifica has the advantage in the areas of rear head room, rear leg room and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Buick Enclave has an average safety rating of 4.77 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
32055
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
57631
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
32055 - 88200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
24635
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
7261
Price Range:
3992 - 11656
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
13728
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
6153 - 41722
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
43
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
152392
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5473
Price Range:
2433 - 8996
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
136757
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Buick Enclave Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.494258 / 10
Reliability:
8.838399 / 10
Retained Value:
7.104376 / 10
Safety:
9.5 / 10
Chrysler Pacifica Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Buick Enclave
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chrysler Pacifica
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.0065294281982045
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
2.0 - 8.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.8607476431366353
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Buick Enclave Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 68Ranking
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1 out of / 29Ranking
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1 out of / 17Ranking
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3 out of / 68Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
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8 out of / 29Ranking
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8 out of / 17Ranking
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9 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 17Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 17Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
18 out of / 68Ranking
18 out of / 64Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
50 out of / 68Ranking
57 out of / 68Chrysler Pacifica Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Buick Enclave Trim Levels
CX, CXL
Chrysler Pacifica Trim Levels
Limited, LX, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.77 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):
Not yet available
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:
275 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
251 foot-lbs @ 3200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
235 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 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 / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 528 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
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):
15 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
345 / 506 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Backup camera:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.4 inches
Cargo Space:
18.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
116.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
171.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.4 inches
Cargo Space:
43.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
92.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
157.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4780 lbs
Width:
79 inches
Height:
72.2 inches
Length:
201.8 inches
Wheelbase:
118.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4355 lbs
Width:
79.3 inches
Height:
68.5 inches
Length:
198.5 inches
Wheelbase:
116.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P235/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Blue-Gold Crystal Metallic / Ming Blue Metallic
Brown
Cocoa Metallic / Gold Mist Metallic
Red
Dark Crimson Metallic / Red Jewel Tintcoat
Silver
Platinum Metallic
White
White Opal
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Clearwater Blue Pearlcoat / Modern Blue Pearlcoat
Brown
Not available
Red
Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat
White
Stone White Clearcoat
Interior Colors
Beige
Cashmere w/Cocoa Accents
Black
Ebony w/Ebony Accents
Gray
Titanium w/Dark Titanium Accents
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Gray
Pastel Slate Gray
