Used 2021 Buick Enclave for Sale nearWashington, DC

How much does the 2021 Buick Enclave cost?

Prices have softened 15.28% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 1,181 listings available, which suggests you have a meaningful amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2021 Buick Enclave a good car?

Yes — the 2021 Buick Enclave earns a 5/5 user rating and a 6.3/10 expert rating. The model scores 9/10 across Look and feel and Form and function.

The Enclave is especially appealing if you want a roomy, quiet, upscale three-row SUV with strong comfort and capability. Its biggest strengths are its spacious cabin, easy-to-use technology, and broad comfort-first character, while the expert review also notes that it feels powerful and athletic.

The trade-offs are just as clear: the interior materials feel cheap, the technology is outdated, and it is not considered a bargain. Even so, the market still shows 35.1% of listings as good or great deals, which gives you some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2021 Buick Enclave reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The Enclave’s overall character points toward a comfortable, straightforward ownership experience, with a quiet cabin and simple controls that should be easy to live with. The expert review also describes the powertrain as simple and the transmission as smooth and well-behaved, which supports a low-drama driving experience.

The review notes that the first scheduled maintenance visit is on the house. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is paying extra for a vehicle that still has some feature and value shortcomings compared with newer rivals.

What should I look for when buying a used 2021 Buick Enclave?

At 71.6% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle history report and then prioritize a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially if you are considering a higher-mileage example or one with prior bodywork. Focus on overall condition, equipment completeness, and whether the vehicle’s features match the trim level you expect.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Enclave is offered in Preferred, Essence, Premium, and Avenir trims. The Avenir stands out with a unique grille pattern, extra brightwork, unique 20-inch polished wheels, and a more upscale interior treatment, while the base trim leaves some desirable safety features off the standard list.
• Powertrain: Every version uses a 3.6-liter V6 with a nine-speed automatic transmission and a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The engine makes 310 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque, and the review says acceleration is strong.
• Safety package: The Driver Confidence Plus Package adds forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, low-speed automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beam headlights, front and rear parking sensors, and a Safety Alert Seat. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert require an upgrade from Preferred to Essence, and adaptive cruise control with highway-speed automatic emergency braking requires the Avenir plus the optional Avenir Technology Package.
• Infotainment: The largest touchscreen is 8 inches. Every Enclave comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM 360L, a 4G LTE WiFi hotspot, USB charging ports in all three rows, and Teen Driver. Available upgrades include navigation, wireless smartphone charging, a premium sound system, and a surround-view camera system.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA rates the Enclave at 21 mpg in combined driving, and the review says it averaged 21.2 mpg on testing.

Which 2021 Buick Enclave trim should I buy?

The 2021 Buick Enclave is offered in 4 trim levels: Preferred, Essence, Premium, and Avenir.

Here's the short version:

• Preferred: This is the entry point, but you should know that some important safety features are not standard here. It makes sense if you want the lowest starting point and plan to shop carefully for equipment.
• Essence: This is the better-value choice for many shoppers because it adds blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert over Preferred. If you want a more complete safety setup without jumping too far up the ladder, this is the trim to focus on.
• Premium: This trim is where the Driver Confidence Plus Package becomes standard, bringing forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, low-speed automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beam headlights, front and rear parking sensors, and a Safety Alert Seat. It is the best-value trim if you want the strongest balance of equipment and price.
• Avenir: This is the most upscale version, with the most distinctive styling and the richest interior presentation. It is the right pick if you want the Enclave at its most luxurious, and it is also the only trim that can get adaptive cruise control with highway-speed automatic emergency braking through the optional Avenir Technology Package.

The safety-package availability is uneven across the lineup, so check each listing carefully before you buy.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2021 Buick Enclave?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, with enough inventory and discounting to reward careful shopping.

• Deal availability: 35.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 1,181 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 15.28% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 71.6% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $22,001, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2021 Buick Enclave's resale value?

The current average of $22,001 sits slightly below last year's $25,968.

That decline suggests the Enclave has already absorbed a meaningful amount of depreciation, which can help future sellers if they buy at the right price. If you purchase near the current average or below, you may have less downside left than a buyer who paid closer to the original market peak.

The flip side is that the Enclave’s value story is still constrained by its cost-conscious reputation and feature gaps versus newer rivals. That means resale performance will likely depend heavily on trim, condition, and how well-equipped the vehicle is when you sell it.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2021 Buick Enclave safe?

The 2021 Buick Enclave earns five-star ratings from NHTSA overall, though frontal-impact protection rates four-star due to a four-star front passenger rating. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives it high marks across the board, but a Marginal headlight performance rating keeps it from earning a Top Safety Pick accolade.

It earns a 4/10 safety score from our experts.

Buick’s Driver Confidence Plus Package includes forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, low-speed automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beam headlights, front and rear parking sensors, and a Safety Alert Seat. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are not standard on the base trim, and adaptive cruise control with highway-speed automatic emergency braking is reserved for the Avenir with the optional Avenir Technology Package.

The main safety caveat is that the Enclave’s feature availability is uneven, and the headlight result is a notable weakness.

Should I buy a 2021 Buick Enclave or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2021 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2021 if:

• 35.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 71.6% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 15.28% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2021 Enclave is praised for its roomy, quiet, upscale character, but it still trails on value and modern tech.

Consider the 2022 if:

• At $25,784, the 2022 costs more than the current year's $22,001 average.
• It adds a freshened design and standard wireless smartphone integration.

The bottom line: If you want the better price and can live with the 2021’s older tech and uneven safety availability, this year makes sense. If you want the newer styling and updated convenience features, the 2022 is the cleaner upgrade, though you’ll pay more for it.

How does the 2021 Buick Enclave compare to the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2021 Buick Enclave:

• Pros: Comfortable, Spacious, Easy-to-use technology.
• Cons: Interior materials feel cheap, Poor value for money, Outdated technology.

2021 Chevrolet Traverse:

• Pros: Powerful engine, Comfortable, Spacious.
• Cons: Poor handling, Interior materials feel cheap, Poor value for money.

Our experts score the 2021 Buick Enclave 6.3/10 and the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse 6.7/10. The Traverse gets the edge on expert score and offers a slightly better highway MPG figure, while the Enclave counters with a more upscale feel and easier-to-use technology. Both share the same engine and similar strengths in comfort and space, but neither is a standout value pick.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.