Trim Report

Buick Enclave Essence2018

Includes:ENCLAVE|Essence
$2,700
Starting From
1,779
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 1,779 active dealer listings as of

Min $2,700
Max $52,070
From $2,700
Fresh

Essence Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$6,250
$6K–$29K
218 listings97,936 avg miles
Avenir
From$6,250
3,428 listings|$6K–$70K
CX
From$2,995
6 listings|$3K–$7K
CXL
From$1,150
118 listings|$1K–$15K
Convenience
From$2,900
66 listings|$3K–$16K
Essence
From$2,700
1,779 listings|$3K–$52K
Leather
From$3,000
455 listings|$3K–$19K
Preferred
From$14,400
3,350 listings|$14K–$60K
Premium
From$2,000
1,090 listings|$2K–$57K
Sport Touring
From$19,995
3,848 listings|$20K–$65K

2018 Buick Enclave Essence Pricing

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Where to Find Buick Enclave Essence

Location data for all 2018 Buick Enclave trims combined

33States

If you're near Michigan, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 33 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Buick Enclave Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 Buick Enclave trims

Moderate

With 0 recalls and 58 complaints, the 2018 Buick Enclave rates as moderate on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
58
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Buick Enclave's biggest weak point? SERVICE BRAKES. It leads 58 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Service Brakes13
02Power Train8
03Engine5
04Power Train,engine3
05Unknown Or Other3
58 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Buick Enclave Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Buick Enclave trims

20–21mpg combined
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17-18city
·
25-26hwy
·
$2,100-$2,200/yr

Fuel economy for the 2018 Buick Enclave ranges from 20 to 21 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Enclave FWD - Automatic 9-spd
21mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr4/10 Average
Enclave AWD - Automatic 9-spd
20mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the Essence Worth It?

Common questions about the 2018 Buick Enclave Essence

How does the Essence compare to other Buick Enclave trims?

The Essence occupies a distinct position in the Buick Enclave range. See how it stacks up on the 2018 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Buick Enclave Essence?

Maintenance costs for the Essence align with the broader Buick Enclave ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The most-reported issue area is service brakes. Check the 2018 Buick Enclave page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Buick Enclave Essence?

For the Essence, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Buick Enclave buyer's guide.

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