Used Buick Enclave for Sale nearSanta Cruz, CA

How much does the Buick Enclave cost in today's market?

Used Buick Enclave prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Buick Enclave's current nationwide average price is $26,470, and its lowest point over the past year was $25,259. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Buick Enclave a good car?

Yes — the Buick Enclave is a strong choice if you want a roomy, comfort-focused three-row SUV with a premium feel. The all-generations owner rating is 4.65/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Enclave for its spacious cabin, smooth ride, and upscale interior feel. Comfort and family-friendly practicality come up again and again, along with the model’s strong safety reputation and easy everyday livability.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2014 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs are the noisy powertrain, the expensive positioning, and the fact that newer versions prioritize comfort and convenience over driving excitement. 33.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Buick Enclave models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Buick Enclave as comfortable, spacious, and well suited to family use, and expert coverage reinforces its strong safety-minded character. Across the model years, the Enclave also earns praise for its premium-feeling cabin and smooth ride.

• Owners rate the Buick Enclave between 4.4 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is worth checking carefully on older examples, especially if you want the most confidence in a higher-mileage SUV.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 79.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert and steering intervention, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, reverse automatic braking, and a surround-view camera system.
• Infotainment: a bold 30-inch curved digital display with Google Built-in, standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless charging pad, a WiFi hotspot, and a 12-speaker Bose audio system.
• Fuel efficiency: EPA fuel-economy ratings for the 2026 Enclave max out at 22 mpg in combined driving (20/25 mpg city/highway) with FWD. Opting for AWD barely affects efficiency, as it's still rated at 21 mpg combined (20/24 mpg city/highway).

Which Buick Enclave trim should I buy?

The 2026 Buick Enclave offers these trims:

• Preferred: the entry point, with the core Enclave comfort-and-tech package and the best value for shoppers who want to keep pricing in check.
• Sport Touring: adds minor aesthetic changes, including a glossy black grille, for buyers who want a sportier look.
• Avenir: the top trim, adding adaptive dampers, premium leather seats, ventilated and massaging front seats, upgraded ambient lighting, and other niceties for shoppers who want the most upscale version.

What Buick Enclave do most buyers choose?

The Buick Enclave years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a strong mix of newer features, broad availability, and plenty of shopping choice. They also make it easier to compare prices and find the right trim and condition for your budget.

What is the Buick Enclave's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, and several are posting double-digit declines. That pattern favors used buyers because it opens up more value across a wide range of model years. The smallest drops are concentrated in the newer and better-preserved years, which suggests those versions are retaining value more strongly than the rest.

The 2024, 2018, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Buick Enclave safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 9/10
• 2022: 7/10
• 2021: 4/10
• 2018: 7/10
• 2014: 8/10

Standard driver assistance and safety features include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert and steering intervention, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, reverse automatic braking, and a surround-view camera system.

For the safest used buy, the 2025 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Buick Enclave now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −15.45% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −4.79%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $33,606. The Buick Enclave offers a roomy, upscale cabin with a comfortable, family-friendly character that makes it easy to live with.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: All 2026 Buick Enclave models are powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 328 horsepower and 326 pound-feet of torque, and EPA fuel-economy ratings max out at 22 mpg combined with FWD or 21 mpg combined with AWD.
• Tech: It runs on a Google Built-in operating system with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a wireless charging pad, a WiFi hotspot, and a 12-speaker Bose audio system.
• Safety: Standard driver assistance and safety features include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert and steering intervention, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, reverse automatic braking, and a surround-view camera system.
• Starting price: The 2026 Buick Enclave has a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $48,095 for the entry-level Preferred trim.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.