Buick Enclave vs Toyota Highlander (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,030
- Enclave: 63 hp more, 13.2 cu ft more cargo.
- Highlander: $1,030 cheaper, 2 mpg better.
- Enclave wins 6 of 13 measures.
| Measure | Enclave | Highlander | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $48,395 | $47,365 | Highlander |
| Horsepower | 328 hp | 265 hp | Enclave |
| Torque | 326 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | Enclave |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 24 mpg | Highlander |
| Cargo, max | 97.5 cu ft | 84.3 cu ft | Enclave |
| Cargo, seats up | 22.9 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft | Enclave |
| Rear legroom | 41.5 in | 38.7 in | Enclave |
| Front legroom | 44.3 in | 42.0 in | Enclave |
| Length | 207.6 in | 194.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 79.6 in | 76.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,733 lb | 4,376 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | About the same |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 8.0 in | Highlander |
| 0-60 mph | 6.5 s estimate | 6.6 s estimate | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Enclave Preferred FWD $46,400 | Highlander XLE AWD $46,270 | $130 |
| Highlander XLE AWD $46,270 | Enclave Preferred AWD $46,400 | $130 |
Cost to run
Highlander costs $1,903 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Enclave | Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $48,395 | $47,365 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $1,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $9,600 |
| Total, 6 years | $58,868 | $56,965 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Enclave wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Highlander | 2% |
| MPG | Highlander | 8% |
| Power | Enclave | 19% |
| Space | Enclave | 14% |
| Towing | About the same |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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