Is the 2022 Buick Enclave a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $42,800. Class median $41,500.
- Commuter: $132 a month. Class median $116.
- Off-road: 7.5 in clearance. Top 75% of 154.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 1 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $132 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.5 in, top 75% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 22% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Enclave a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 38.3 in | Median 38.2 in | 155 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.9 in | Median 38.9 in | 156 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 23.6 cu ft | Median 23.4 cu ft | 162 | Yes |
Is the Enclave a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $42,800 | Median $41,500 | 163 | No |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 156 hp to 349 hp | 165 | Yes |
| Length | 204.8 in | Median 188.0 in | 154 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.0 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 15.2 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 164 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Enclave a good commuter car?
No. $132 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $132
- Median of 164 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 26 mpg, top 56% of 149
Is the Enclave a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.5 in clearance, 69.9 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 144 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 42.6 in | Median 39.9 in | 157 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.0 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Enclave a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.5 in clearance. Top 75% of 154 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Essence AWD, 7.5 in
- Cohort
- 154 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Enclave worth the money?
Yes. Priced 22% below cars like it.
- Price, Essence FWD
- $42,800
- Predicted price
- $54,525
- Gap
- -$11,725 (-22%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 290 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2022 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Enclave a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 1,109 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2022.
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