Used 2021 Buick Enclave SUV Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2021 Buick Enclave is offered in four trims: Preferred, Essence, Premium and Avenir. All models receive a 3.6-liter V6 engine (310 horsepower, 266 lb-ft) that's paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The base Preferred trim is only available with front-wheel drive, while all-wheel drive is available on other trims. The Enclave can accommodate seven passengers, with the second row featuring two captain's chairs and a three-seat 60/40-split folding bench in the third row.
The base Preferred trim comes well appointed with feature highlights that include:
Which Enclave trim does Edmunds recommend?
Go for the Premium trim. You're buying an Enclave because of its slightly more upscale vibe, so might as well make the most of it. The Premium adds plenty of convenience, tech and safety features that are comparable to what the Enclave's competition offers.
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Maple Shade, NJ
| Vehicle | Enclave Preferred | Enclave Essence | Enclave Premium | Enclave Avenir |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | Not Available | 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 |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | |||
| Engine power | 310 hp @ 6,800 rpm | 310 hp @ 6,800 rpm | 310 hp @ 6,800 rpm | 310 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
| Engine torque | 266 lb-ft @ 2,800 rpm | 266 lb-ft @ 2,800 rpm | 266 lb-ft @ 2,800 rpm | 266 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 | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | 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 | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 342 / 494 miles | 342 / 494 miles | 342 / 494 miles | 342 / 494 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 39.0 ft. | 39.0 ft. | 39.0 ft. | 39.0 ft. |
| Curb weight | 4,359 lb. | 4,359 lb. | 4,398 lb. | 4,469 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 7.7 in. | 7.7 in. | 7.7 in. | 7.7 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 89.3 in. | 89.3 in. | 89.3 in. | 89.3 in. |
| 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 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 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. | 41.0 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.2 in. | 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. | 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. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $51,157 | $52,843 | $54,403 | $56,228 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.68 | $0.7 | $0.73 | $0.75 |
| Depreciation | $14,344 | $15,334 | $16,116 | $17,413 |
| Financing | $4,510 | $4,945 | $5,437 | $5,846 |
| Taxes & Fees | $1,749 | $1,876 | $2,019 | $2,138 |
| Fuel | $11,902 | $11,902 | $11,902 | $11,902 |
| Insurance | $8,377 | $8,511 | $8,654 | $8,654 |
| Maintenance | $8,197 | $8,197 | $8,197 | $8,197 |
| Repairs | $2,078 | $2,078 | $2,078 | $2,078 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Dark Galvanized Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, cloth | Shale Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather Dark Galvanized Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather | Shale Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather Dark Galvanized Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather | Chestnut Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather Ebony Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather |
| Exterior | Dark Slate Metallic Satin Steel Metallic Summit White White Frost Tricoat Quicksilver Metallic Ebony Twilight Metallic | Red Quartz Tintcoat Dark Slate Metallic Satin Steel Metallic Summit White White Frost Tricoat Quicksilver Metallic Ebony Twilight Metallic | Red Quartz Tintcoat Dark Slate Metallic Satin Steel Metallic Summit White White Frost Tricoat Quicksilver Metallic Ebony Twilight Metallic | Dark Slate Metallic Satin Steel Metallic White Frost Tricoat Ebony Twilight Metallic Rich Garnet Metallic |