Buick Enclave vs. Lexus GX 460
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Buick Enclave and Lexus GX 460 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 Lexus GX 460.
When comparing the Buick Enclave's and the Lexus GX 460's specifications and ratings, the Buick Enclave 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, interior volume and base engine power. The Lexus GX 460 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Buick Enclave's and the Lexus GX 460's specifications and ratings, the Buick Enclave is a better car than the Lexus GX 460.
Pricing: A used 2023 Buick Enclave ranges from $29,999 to $50,048 while a used 2023 Lexus GX 460 is priced between $53,395 to $66,997. For a new model, the Buick Enclave's price is between $43,379 and $62,114, with the Lexus GX 460 priced between $61,453 and $73,346.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Buick Enclave loses 58.5 percent of its value and the Lexus GX 460 loses 41.3 percent of its value. This means the Lexus GX 460 retains 17.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Buick Enclave.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Buick Enclave is 7.6 out of 10 while the Lexus GX 460's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Buick Enclave being ranked 6 out of 31 Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows and the Lexus GX 460 being ranked 8 out of 31.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Buick Enclave is 7.8 out of 10. For the Lexus GX 460 the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the Lexus GX 460 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Buick Enclave.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Buick Enclave’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the Lexus GX 460 base engine makes 301 horsepower. The Enclave is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. The GX 460 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 437 miles. This gives the Buick Enclave the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus GX 460. The Enclave uses regular unleaded, and the GX 460 uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/fullsize SUVs, the Buick Enclave has the advantage of offering more front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Lexus GX 460, a midsize SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Buick Enclave has higher safety ratings than the Lexus GX 460, with an average rating of 4.80 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
43379 - 62114
Starting MSRP:
44800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
87110
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
44800 - 152195
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
61453 - 73346
Starting MSRP:
58875
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
71802
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
44825 - 125800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
38381
Price Range:
29999 - 50048
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
82210
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
38381 - 190550
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1005
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
44429
# Good or Great Deals:
597
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
60260
Price Range:
53395 - 66997
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
62766
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
40377 - 103122
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
579
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
43938
# Good or Great Deals:
304
Buick Enclave Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
7.8 / 10
Lexus GX 460 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Buick Enclave
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
9.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
6.2 - 20.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.191
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus GX 460
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
13.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
11.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.7 - 14.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.48
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3337187612788128
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
5.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
1.2 - 24.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1245723287968743
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
1.1 - 16.5
Buick Enclave Rankings
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56 out of / 70Lexus GX 460 Rankings
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29 out of / 31Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Buick Enclave Trim Levels
Avenir, Essence, Premium
Lexus GX 460 Trim Levels
Base, Luxury
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.80 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 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:
301 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
329 foot-lbs @ 3500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 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:
4.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 19 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
345 / 437 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium 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
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
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:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Cargo Space:
11.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
64.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
141.3 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:
5126 lbs
Width:
74.2 inches
Height:
74.2 inches
Length:
192.1 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/60R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Sage Metallic
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Blue
Emperor Blue Metallic
Gray
Moonstone Gray Metallic
Red
Cherry Red Tintcoat
White
Summit White / White Frost Tricoat
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black Onyx / Caviar
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Red
Not available
White
Eminent White Pearl
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Silver
Atomic Silver
Interior Colors
Beige
Whisper Beige w/ Ebony Accents
Gray
Dark Galvanized w/ Ebony Accents
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Boulder w/ Open-Pore Ash Trim and Gray Stitching / Ecru w/ Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Ecru w/ Linear Espresso Wood Trim
Black
Black w/ Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Black w/ Linear Espresso Wood Trim
Brown
Sepia w/ Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim
Red
Rioja Red w/ Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim
