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Used 2018 Buick Enclave SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Buick Enclave is available in four trims. They all use the same 3.6-liter V6 engine (302 hp, 260 lb-ft) and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The standard Enclave is available only in front-wheel drive; the remaining trims are available in front- or all-wheel drive. The Essence features additional safety and comfort tech, while the Premium trim adds more luxury and safety amenities. At the top, the Avenir promises tech, safety and comfort features on par with what's offered in the best luxury crossovers. All Enclaves have seating for seven.

Even in base form, the Enclave comes with features that make it competitive in the three-row SUV segment. It comes standard with 18-inch wheels, LED headlights, rear parking sensors, keyless entry and ignition, remote engine start, three-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats with heating, adjustable second-row captain's chairs and 60/40-split folding third-row seats. Standard in-car technology includes an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a rearview camera, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, OnStar communications (with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hotspot), USB ports (two in front and four for rear passengers), and a six-speaker sound system with satellite radio.

The Essence includes a blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert, a cabin air ionization system and leather seating surfaces. Optionally, you can add all-wheel drive, a heavy-duty tow package that allows you to pull up to 5,000 pounds, a top-down parking camera system and a sunroof.

Premium models add low-speed forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection, front parking sensors, driver-seat memory settings, a Bose 10-speaker premium speaker system, lane departure warning and intervention, a heated steering wheel, heated seats for outboard second-row passengers, ventilated seats for the front row, and power-folding third-row seats.

Top-trim Avenir models roll on 20-inch wheels and receive a navigation system (optional on the Essence and Premium), a larger driver information display, a rearview mirror with integrated camera display, the sunroof and top-down parking camera system, premium leather upholstery, upgraded interior trim, and a wireless device charging pad. Optionally, you can spec your Avenir with an adaptive suspension and an Avenir Technology package that allows for stop-and-go adaptive cruise control, automatic braking, grille shutters to increase aerodynamic efficiency, and the aforementioned adaptive suspension package.

Which Enclave trim does Edmunds recommend?

To take advantage of the luxury positioning of this new Enclave, we recommend the Enclave Premium . It includes low-speed forward collision mitigation, driver seat and mirror position memory, and an upgraded Bose audio system. Front-wheel drive is standard, but get the optional all-wheel drive if you live in snow country.

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Savannah, GA
Vehicle
Enclave Base
Enclave Essence
Enclave Premium
Enclave Avenir
Vehicle
Base
3.6L 6cyl 9A
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Essence
3.6L 6cyl 9A
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Avenir
3.6L 6cyl 9A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leather
leather
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
optional
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
302 hp @ 6,800 rpm
302 hp @ 6,800 rpm
302 hp @ 6,800 rpm
302 hp @ 6,800 rpm
Engine torque
260 lb-ft @ 2,800 rpm
260 lb-ft @ 2,800 rpm
260 lb-ft @ 2,800 rpm
260 lb-ft @ 2,800 rpm
Engine displacement
3.6 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
3.6 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
255/65R18
255/65R18
255/65R18
255/55R20
Wheel size
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
18 / 26 / 21 MPG
18 / 26 / 21 MPG
18 / 26 / 21 MPG
18 / 26 / 21 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
19.4 gal.
19.4 gal.
19.4 gal.
19.4 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
349 / 504 miles
349 / 504 miles
349 / 504 miles
349 / 504 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
39.0 ft.
39.0 ft.
39.0 ft.
39.0 ft.
Curb weight
4,358 lb.
4,358 lb.
4,358 lb.
4,358 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.7 in.
7.7 in.
7.7 in.
7.7 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
78.8 in.
78.8 in.
78.8 in.
78.8 in.
Height
69.9 in.
69.9 in.
69.9 in.
69.9 in.
Length
204.3 in.
204.3 in.
204.3 in.
204.3 in.
Wheelbase
120.9 in.
120.9 in.
120.9 in.
120.9 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
23.6 cu. ft.
23.6 cu. ft.
23.6 cu. ft.
23.6 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
41.0 in.
Front Leg Room
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
62.4 in.
62.4 in.
62.4 in.
62.4 in.
Rear Head Room
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
Rear Leg Room
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
61.7 in.
61.7 in.
61.7 in.
61.7 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Dark Galvanized w/Ebony Interior Accents, cloth
Dark Galvanized w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather
Shale w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather
Brandy w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather
Dark Galvanized w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather
Shale w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather
Brandy w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather
Chestnut w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather
Exterior
Quicksilver Metallic
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Summit White
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Red Quartz Tintcoat
Dark Slate Metallic
Pepperdust Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic
White Frost Tricoat
Black Cherry Metallic
Havana Metallic
Summit White
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Red Quartz Tintcoat
Dark Slate Metallic
Pepperdust Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic
White Frost Tricoat
Black Cherry Metallic
Havana Metallic
Summit White
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Dark Slate Metallic
Pepperdust Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic
White Frost Tricoat