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2021 Buick Enclave Essence
SUV · 310 hp · 20–21 mpg combined
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$42,000Factory 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 tracking35 factory options, from $40 to $2,795.
Touring Package$2,795
20" Bright Machined Faced Aluminum Wheels w/Satin Graphite Pockets$2,195
20" Midnight Silver Painted Aluminum Wheels$2,195
Rear Seat Infotainment System w/DVD Player$1,995
Rear Seat Infotainment System$1,750
Sport Touring Edition$1,695
Luxury Package$1,525
20" Polished Aluminum Wheels$1,400
Moonroof$1,400
Sound and Sites Package$1,395
Hit The Road Package$1,225
Molded Assist Steps$980
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror w/Full Camera Display$825
Trailering Package$650
Floor Liner Package$405
Roof Rack Cross Rails$325
Illuminated Front Door Sill Plates$325
Front and Rear Splash Guards$295
Buick Interior Protection Package$270
Universal Tablet Holder$250
Cargo Package$195
Keyless Entry Keypad$195
Embroidered Front Row Headrests w/Buick Logo$185
Roadside Safety Package$145
Collapsible Cargo Area Organizer$145
Engine Block Heater$100
Wheel Lock Kit$85
Horizontal Cargo Net$70
Front License Plate Bracket Mounting Package$40
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Which Enclave is right for you?
Four trims, $40,000 to $53,800. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $6,400, from Essence to Premium.
The numbers.
Two configurations: all-wheel or front-wheel drive, 9-speed automatic.
310hp3.6L six-cylinder
266lb-ftTorque
20–21mpgCombined · 17–18 city · 25–26 highway
AWD / FWD9-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
23.6 cu ftCargo volume
4,359–4,568 lbsCurb weight
6,173–6,393 lbsGVWR
5,000 lbsMax towing
128 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- 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
- 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
- 4 one-touch power windows
- hands-free entry
- Heated mirrors
- 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
- 2-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- painted alloy wheels
- 18 in. wheels
- All season tires
- 255/65R18 tires
- temporary spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Length
- Overall width with mirrors
- 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
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- direct injection
- four-wheel independent suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- Transmission
- Drive type
- blind spot warning accident avoidance system
- Rear cross traffic alert
- 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
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 total speakers
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- speed sensitive volume control
- 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
2 interiors
- Shale Seats with Ebony Interior accents
- Dark Galvanized Seats with Ebony Interior accents
Both leather.
7 factory paints
- Red Quartz Tintcoat
- Quicksilver Metallic
- Satin Steel Metallic
- Dark Slate Metallic
- Ebony Twilight Metallic
- White Frost Tricoat
- Summit White
Safety and recalls
2 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2021 Enclave.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
6 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Maintenance
1 yr
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Other years of the Enclave Essence.
2022 Enclave Essence
$42,800$800 more7 colors · starting MSRP
2020 Enclave Essence
$42,00014 colors · starting MSRP
2023 Enclave Essence
$44,800$2,800 more7 colors · starting MSRPPictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.