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2018 Buick Enclave Essence
SUV · 302 hp · 20–21 mpg combined
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$44,215Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking23 factory options, from $40 to $1,995.
Rear Seat Infotainment System w/DVD Player$1,995
Rear Seat Infotainment System w/out DVD Player$1,750
Moonroof$1,400
Full Display Mirror$825
Trailering Provision Package$650
Navigation Package$595
Premium Carpet Floor Mat Package$345
Cargo Package$315
Protective Seat Cover$295
Floor Liner Package$260
Buick Interior Protection Package$250
Powered Tablet Holder$250
Universal Tablet Holders$195
Engine Block Heater$100
Wheel Locks$70
Horizontal Cargo Net$65
Front License Plate Bracket$40
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Which Enclave is right for you?
Four trims, $39,995 to $53,415. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $5,400, from Premium to Avenir.
The numbers.
Two configurations: front-wheel or all-wheel drive, 9-speed automatic.
302hp3.6L six-cylinder
260lb-ftTorque
20–21mpgCombined · 17–18 city · 25–26 highway
FWD / AWD9-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
23.6 cu ftCargo volume
4,358–4,605 lbsCurb weight
6,173 lbsGVWR
5,000 lbsMax towing
125 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- keyless ignition
- tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- electric power steering
- rear view camera
- rear parking sensors
- cruise control
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- front seatback storage
- manual rear seat easy entry
- leather steering wheel
- Three zone climate control
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- interior air filtration
- Sun sensor
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- turn signal in mirrors
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- 4 one-touch power windows
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- folding center armrest
- manual folding split-bench third row seats
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leather
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 6-way power passenger seat
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- alloy wheels
- 18 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P255/65R18 tires
- temporary spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front, rear and third row head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- Emergency braking assist
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- LED headlamp
- daytime running lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear folding headrests
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- Emergency Service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
- Hands-Free Calling
- Roadside Assistance
- Concierge Service
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
- AM/FM stereo
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 12 months of provided satellite radio service
- speed sensitive volume control
3 interiors
- Shale with Ebony Interior accents
- Dark Galvanized with Ebony Interior accents
- Brandy with Ebony Interior accents
All leather.
10 factory paints
- Ebony Twilight Metallic
- White Frost Tricoat
- Black Cherry Metallic
- Dark Slate Metallic
- Red Quartz Tintcoat
- Havana Metallic
- Satin Steel Metallic
- Quicksilver Metallic
- Summit White
- Pepperdust Metallic
8 of the 10 are shown on the car at the top.
Safety and recalls
No recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2018 Enclave.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70,000 mi
Rust
6 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
6 yr / 70,000 mi
Maintenance
2 yr / 24,000 mi
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Other years of the Enclave Essence.
2019 Enclave Essence
$42,000$2,215 less11 colors · starting MSRP
2017 Enclave Convenience Group
$39,065$5,150 less9 colors · starting MSRP
2020 Enclave Essence
$42,000$2,215 less14 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.