The 2024 Buick Enclave appeals to buyers looking for luxury trappings without an exorbitant price tag. It straddles a line between luxury SUVs like the Lincoln Aviator and more mainstream makes such as the Chevrolet Traverse and Honda Pilot.
The Enclave’s strong points are numerous and include a roomy interior with a usable third-row seat, ample cargo space, and commendable performance in government crash testing.
That stated, the Enclave’s aging platform and somewhat stoic styling may fall flat with younger buyers, especially when compared to more modern and less expensive vehicles such as the Mazda CX-90 or Hyundai Palisade.
Buick offers the Enclave in three trims: Essence, Premium, and Avenir. All offer varying levels of luxury and technology and come equipped with a 310-horsepower V6 engine. Buick doesn’t offer a hybrid powertrain option. However, you can get one in the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid and Ford Explorer Hybrid.
Prices provided are current at the time of publishing.
What’s New:
The 2024 Buick Enclave carries over with no significant changes. An all-new model is on deck to debut for 2025.
Our Recommendation:
We think the Buick Enclave Premium hits the sweet spot. Its standard equipment roster is overflowing with luxury upgrades, yet it only costs about $4,000 more than a well-optioned Essence trim. Opt for the adaptive cruise control option.
Enclave Essence
Starting at $43,900 | See listings
- 310-hp V6
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather upholstery
- Wireless charging pad
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Auto-dimming driver’s mirror
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Hands-free power liftgate
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Enclave Premium
Starting at $51,200 | See listings
- Ventilated and massaging front seats
- Heated second-row seats
- Navigation
- Bose audio
- Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel
- Power-folding third-row seat
- Head-up display
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Enclave Avenir
Starting at $57,500 | See listings
- 2-panel moonroof
- Adaptive cruise control
- Surround Vision monitor
- Quilted leather upholstery
- Rain-sensing wipers
- 20-inch wheels
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2024 Buick Enclave Essence: $43,900 (FWD), $45,900 (AWD)
Coming in at just under $44,000, the Essence trim is priced higher than many competitors’ entry-level models but comes with a long list of standard features.
One of those is the Enhanced Buick Driver Confidence package.
This safety suite contains several advanced driver-assist systems, including forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist with lane departure warning, a blind-spot monitor with a lane-changing alert, and rear cross-traffic detection.
Additional equipment includes front and rear parking sensors, automatic high-beam headlights, and a following distance system that warns if you’re following too close to the vehicle ahead.
An HD rear vision camera shows a clear view behind the vehicle, while the Safety Alert Seat vibrates to warn of potential hazards near the vehicle. There’s even a system to remind you to check the rear seat before exiting and locking the car.
The Essence trim is the most conservatively styled, yet its exterior has lavish features. Standard fare includes 18-inch alloy wheels, auto on/off LED headlights, heated side mirrors with driver’s side auto-dimming feature, and a hands-free power liftgate complete with a projected LED Buick logo so you’ll know exactly where to kick your foot.
The Essence has a keyless entry system that permits access to the vehicle so long as the key fob is nearby. Once inside, pressing a button starts the engine. The fob also provides extended-range remote-start capability.
Unlike many newer SUVs, the Enclave still comes with a compact spare tire and tool kit, an old-fashioned notion we prefer over inflator kits or run-flat tires.
The Enclave interior is designed with convenience in mind, touting 7-passenger seating comprised of an 8-way power driver’s seat and a 6-way power passenger seat, both equipped with 2-way power lumbar support. Captain’s chair second-row seating makes accessing the 60/40-split folding third-row seat easy.
Perforated leather upholstery covers the first two rows, while the third row employs easy-to-clean vinyl.
Additional interior amenities include a heated tilt/telescoping steering wheel, tri-zone automatic climate control with rear seat climate controls, a wireless charging pad, cruise control, Active Noise Cancellation, and a 4.2-inch color driver information screen.
The Essence’s 8-inch infotainment touchscreen is on the smaller side compared to screens found in newer competitors, but it’s still functional and responds quickly to inputs. The system includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth streaming, voice command, a 3-month trial subscription to SiriusXM 360L, and an AM/FM stereo with six speakers.
You’ll also get a Wi-Fi hot spot, access to Buick connected services, and OnStar. There are two USB charge-and-data ports up front and two charge-only ports in the second and third rows.
Opt for the Technology Package, and you’ll get adaptive cruise control, a rear camera mirror, a 360-degree HD Surround Vision monitor, enhanced automatic emergency braking, and rear pedestrian detection.
The Sound and Sites Package adds navigation, a 10-speaker Bose audio system, and a 120-volt outlet.
Additional options include a power moonroof with a fixed rear glass panel, 20-inch wheels, a trailering package, and the Sport Touring Edition with gloss-black wheels and a unique Sport Touring grille.
With the $1,395 destination charge, the 2024 Buick Enclave Essence costs $45,295. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $855. See 2024 Buick Enclave Essence models for sale near you
2024 Buick Enclave Essence includes:
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – The Enclave’s infotainment system wirelessly grants access to your phone, allowing you to stream music, navigation, or messages directly to the 8-inch touchscreen.
- Hands-free rear liftgate –The Enclave’s liftgate features a hands-free system activated with a simple kicking motion below the rear bumper.
- Heated steering wheel – This feature quickly warms the steering wheel on cold mornings.
2024 Buick Enclave Premium: $51,200 (FWD), $53,200 (AWD)
Building off the Essence, the Premium adds a 10-speaker Bose audio system, 2-person driver’s seat memory, a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, massaging and ventilated front seats with 4-way power lumbar support, heated second-row seats, and power-folding third-row seat.
Premium owners enjoy an 8-inch configurable driver information display, built-in navigation, a 120-volt outlet, a head-up display, a 360-degree HD Surround Vision monitor, rear pedestrian alert, power-folding side mirrors, and a rear camera mirror with a lens washer.
The Adaptive Cruise and Wheel Package is unique to the Premium trim, adding adaptive cruise control and 20-inch wheels.
With the $1,395 destination charge, the 2024 Buick Enclave Premium costs $52,595. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $993. See 2024 Buick Enclave Premium models for sale near you
2024 Buick Enclave Premium includes:
- Ventilated and massaging front seats – The Premium’s ventilated front seats keep you cool in summer, while the massage feature may reduce stress on long drives.
- Bose audio – This 10-speaker premium audio system includes a powered amp and subwoofer for stellar music reproduction.
- Head-up display – By projecting pertinent information onto the windshield, the head-up display lets drivers see what they need without taking their eyes off the road.
2024 Buick Enclave Avenir: $57,500 (FWD), $59,500 (AWD)
The Avenir moniker is Buick’s most luxurious trim. Applying it to the Enclave means adding all the Premium trim’s standard and optional equipment, including adaptive cruise control and a power moonroof.
The Avenir adds 20-inch wheels, rain-sensing wipers, puddle lamps, embroidered floor mats, quilted leather upholstery, and Avenir exterior styling elements.
Unique to the Avenir is the Avenir Technology Package, which includes adaptive dampers and premium suspension and steering calibration, plus advanced LED headlights with Avenir design.
With the $1,395 destination charge, the 2024 Buick Enclave Avenir costs $58,895. On a 60-month loan at 5% financing and $0 down, the monthly payment comes to $1,111. See 2024 Buick Enclave Avenir models for sale near you
2024 Buick Enclave Avenir includes:
- Power moonroof – The Avenir’s twin-panel moonroof includes a tilt/slide front panel and a fixed glass rear panel with a power sunshade.
- Rain-sensing wipers – These wipers automatically activate when detecting rain, snow, or mist hitting the windshield.
- Available adaptive suspension – Optional adaptive shock absorbers automatically adjust to changing road conditions, giving the Avenir an exceptionally smooth ride.
