Trim Report

Buick Enclave Essence2026

Includes:ENCLAVE|Essence
$5,500
Starting From
1,764
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 1,764 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $5,500
Max $52,070
From $5,500
Fresh

Essence Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$33,489
$33K–$71K
9,850 listings25,000 avg miles
Avenir
From$9,900
3,708 listings|$10K–$71K
CX
From$3,397
9 listings|$3K–$8K
CXL
From$875
102 listings|$875–$13K
Convenience
From$1,950
72 listings|$2K–$18K
Essence
From$5,500
1,764 listings|$6K–$52K
Leather
From$2,800
457 listings|$3K–$20K
Preferred
From$12,999
3,399 listings|$13K–$60K
Premium
From$850
949 listings|$850–$101K
Sport Touring
From$20,294
4,251 listings|$20K–$65K

2026 Buick Enclave Essence Pricing

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Where to Find Buick Enclave Essence

Location data for all 2026 Buick Enclave trims combined

33States

Michigan has the most inventory at 14%, with options spread across 33 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Buick Enclave Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2026 Buick Enclave trims

Low Concern

Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 2 complaints for the 2026 Buick Enclave, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

0
Recalls
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 2 issues reported over 1 model years, service brakes problems are the most common for the 2026 Buick Enclave. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Service Brakes1
02Power Train,engine,fuel/propulsion System1
2 total across 1 model years (2026–2026)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Buick Enclave Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2026 Buick Enclave trims

21–22mpg combined
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20city
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24-25hwy
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$3,050-$3,200/yr

The 2026 Buick Enclave delivers 21 to 22 MPG combined across 2 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Enclave FWD - Automatic 8-spd
22mpg
2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city25 hwy~$3,050/yr4/10 Average
Enclave AWD - Automatic 8-spd
21mpg
2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
20 city24 hwy~$3,200/yr4/10 Average

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

2026 Buick Enclave Essence FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

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 2026 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2026 Buick Enclave Essence?

Budget for standard Essence maintenance plus any trim-specific items. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

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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