Buick Enclave pricing released
$32,790
That's the minimum, early-summer buy-in for what is arguably Buick's most exciting, most innovative product in decades. That just-under 33 grand purchases a front wheel drive CX model with standard 275hp V6, Buick's first 6-speed tranny, xenon lights, heated mirrors, power liftgate, stability control, six airbags, disc brakes all around, multi-zone climate control, XM satellite radio and a few other expected goodies. For $2,000 more, you get to power all four wheels on the CX. Step up to the CXL front-wheel drive for $34,990 and four-wheel for $36,990. Not sure yet what the extra money for the CXL gets you, though.
Options include front passenger opening sunroof with rear skylight, bigger wheels (natch), more speakers, fold flat rear seat, back-up camera and articulating headlights.
While it's definitely a huge improvement over past Buick offerings, the Enclave has some serious competition in this price range. It will have to fight Acura's RDX, Honda's Pilot, Ford's Edge, the Infinit FX35, the Lexus R350, Lincoln MKX, and the Volvo XC90 for sales. Add some of those fancier options to the Acadia and the price tag could climb on up into Cayenne territory. It's a tough segment and we hope the General is sending the Enclave to a gun fight armed with more than a very nice looking switchblade.
Be sure to check out our huge selection of Enclave photos.
PRESS RELEASE:
BUICK ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR ALL-NEW ENCLAVE LUXURY CROSSOVER SUV
DETROIT – When the all-new 2008 Buick Enclave luxury crossover sport utility vehicle arrives in dealerships early this summer, it will come equipped with a long list of standard equipment, a suite of owner services and a price unmatched in the segment.
The front-wheel-drive Enclave CX starts at $32,790, while the all-wheel-drive model starts at $34,790. The front-wheel-drive Enclave CXL begins at $34,990, while the all-wheel-drive version starts at $36,990. Prices include a $735 destination charge.
"Enclave is a segment-busting luxury crossover that best defines the new face of Buick," said Steve Shannon, Buick general manager. "Its gorgeous design, high-tech features, functionality and roominess, coupled with a quiet and refined ride, put us in a great position to attract new customers."
Loaded with standard equipment
Buick's first luxury crossover SUV is equipped with a long list of standard equipment and technologies that are uncommon for vehicles at Enclave's introductory price.
A new, 275-horsepower 3.6L V-6 powertrain featuring variable valve timing (VVT) powers the Enclave. The sophisticated dual-overhead camshaft engine is mated to Buick's first six-speed automatic transmission.
Enclave offers a spacious cabin, with a standard seven-passenger seating configuration, second-row Smart Slide captain's chairs and a third-row seat that can accommodate three adults. With Smart Slide, occupants have quick and effortless access to Enclave's third row.
Other standard features include:
- Xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps with automatic headlamp control
- Heated, power outside mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Power rear liftgate with remote
- Leather-wrapped, genuine Mahogany wood steering wheel with tilt and telescoping steering column
- Variable-assist power steering
- AM/FM stereo with single-CD player, Radio Data System display, MP3 capability, six speakers and speed-compensated radio volume
- Tiffany-style analog clock
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Remote keyless entry
- XM Satellite Radio (includes three-month subscription)
- Dual chrome exhaust
- Reading lamps in all three rows
GM engineered the Enclave to be the quietest crossover on the road. Buick's standard QuietTuning initiative, an engineering approach to reduce, block and absorb unwanted noise from entering the interior cabin, yields a library-quiet drive experience for all passengers whether they are seated in the front or third row.
All Enclave models come equipped with six standard air bags, including dual-stage frontal air bags, roof rail head curtain air bags for all three seating rows, and thorax side air bags for first-row seats. Other standard safety features include four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with rollover mitigation technology, tire pressure monitoring system and traction control.
For added confidence and convenience, all Enclave models come standard with the industry's best coverage and a suite of owner services, including a four-year/50,000-mile vehicle warranty, a five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and OnStar with Turn-By-Turn voice-activated navigation and one-year Directions & Connections Plan.
Comprehensive features
A host of innovative features adds to the Enclave's standout position, including an adjustable front-row center console armrest with multiple storage capabilities, an optional second-row center storage console that unfolds to contribute to a flat load floor when the seats are folded (available late summer), a large storage area with an integrated well behind the third row, and third-row seat bolsters for added comfort. The seat bolsters deflate when folded to allow a flat load floor.
Optional equipment includes a second-row 60/40 split-folding bench seat for eight-passenger configuration, 18-inch machine-finish aluminum wheels on CX models and 19-inch chrome aluminum wheels on CXL models. A rear-seat DVD system, an in-dash voice activated navigation system with back-up camera; a large, power-operated sunroof with second-row skylight; a rear cargo net and shade; and a heavy-duty trailering package (up to 4,500 pounds maximum towing capacity) are available on all models.
A Driver Confidence Package is also available on all models and includes rear parking assist, remote starting capability and heated windshield washer fluid. Enclave CXL buyers can select the Luxury Package, which adds articulating front headlamps, power tilt and telescoping steering wheel and power folding outside mirrors. Four optional audio and entertainment packages, eight exterior and three interior colors are also available.
The 2008 Buick Enclave will be built at GM's new Lansing Delta Township assembly in Lansing, Mich.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Ron 8:10AM (1/19/2007)
Too much dough.
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Vivian 4:33AM (12/28/2007)
may check one of these cars out
Richard Warren 9:04AM (1/19/2007)
Not badly priced for what it is.
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DarkKnight67 8:54AM (1/19/2007)
Compared to what? That's right in line with much of the competition mentioned above and they can be optioned ridiculously the same way.
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Steve S 9:01AM (1/19/2007)
And it has a ton more room than a RX330, Edge or MDX. Remember the Enclave is larger than a Chevy Tahoe and the Lambda platform was made exclusively for the type of vehicle. Its not a modified car platform. I think it will do very well as will the Saturn Outlook (not so mMuch the GMC Acadia).
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Craigefa 9:12AM (1/19/2007)
"It will have to fight Acura's RDX, Honda's Pilot, Ford's Edge, the Infinit FX35, the Lexus R350, Lincoln MKX, and the Volvo XC90 for sales."
Don't forget the Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia (and likely a Chevy or Pontiac or Cadillac or Saab or all of the above somewhere down the road).
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jg 9:15AM (1/19/2007)
Definitely a good price. This is a sharp looking car and should steal many customers from foreign makes. Let's see some colors!
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Jimborino 9:26AM (1/19/2007)
""what is arguably Buick's most exciting, most innovative product in decades.""---------------What? First of all, how can this be innovative and exiting when you can get the exactly the same car under two different brand names, Outlook and Acadia.....they are exactly the same, also Suzuki has a partnership with GM so soon they will also have a similar car only with big S on the hood.
You know what is exiting and innovative? 300C...Outlook is not that
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wetstuff 9:23AM (1/19/2007)
Sorry. When was last time anyone - besides getting a free upgrade at AVIS - got into a Buick ..or surely "went to a dealer to seek one out". The real people have already gone over to Acura and Lexus - a couple years ago already - for this money.
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It's the 0%/Rebate crowd that will be the first customers ..and that resets the image in stone.. again. Even the Escelade looks like a minkcoat bought at Walmart.
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DJ 9:38AM (1/19/2007)
Here's the list of differences between the CX and CXL:
http://www.buick.com/enclave/features.jsp
Main items are 19" wheels vs 18", power retrating mirrors, "turning" headlamps, power t&t steering wheel, leather and heated seats.
It looks like a fully loaded Enclave CXL should come in right around $40K, which if true, is a bargain in this space!
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Jason 9:36AM (1/19/2007)
300C is dogcrap.
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Michael Karesh 9:51AM (1/19/2007)
I'd prefer a full price list, but I may go ahead and just input the base prices and standard equipment into my database, to enable limited price comparisons. This will at least make clear how much more the Enclave costs than the Acadia, and people can triangulate from there by pricing the Acadia with the features they want.
In general, I think the Lambda pricing is a bit high. I was able to sit in an Enclave during the press days at the auto show, and materials quality is no better than in the Outlook and Acadia, so decent but not competitive with the RX 350 and MDX.
Based on these base prices, my rough sense is that the Enclave will be at most $1,000 to $1,500 more than the Acadia when comparably equipped.
To price the Outlook or Acadia, or to compare their prices with those of other vehicles:
http://www.truedelta.com/prices.php
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Ryan 9:45AM (1/19/2007)
You know not what you speak Mr. Steve S. First of all, Saturn will definitely sell the least amount of the Lambda vehicle, GMC will ABSOLUTELY sell the most. GMC is far and away the strongest brand of the three. GMC will also pull many of its own Envoy, Envoy XL, and Yukon customers out of their vehicles and into the new Acadia. Not to mention GMC will pull chevy customers out of similar vehicles. GMC will has the highest marketing budget. GMC already has conquest rebates and will always have the strongest lease of the 3 brands. Oh, and the GMC is the least expensive of the three.
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Ryan 9:45AM (1/19/2007)
CXL has leather seating. That is the main difference. "L" for Luxury. Leather is a luxury.
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PuffyC 9:52AM (1/19/2007)
What a bargain for such a beautiful automobile! If you're in the market for a vehicle of this size then nothing really compares. Buy your crappy Lexus and Honda wannabe's if that's what impresses your neighbors but this thing is going to kick their tails.
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Dave T. 10:03AM (1/19/2007)
"It will have to fight Acura's RDX, Honda's Pilot, Ford's Edge, the Infinit FX35, the Lexus R350, Lincoln MKX, and the Volvo XC90 for sales."
Haven't we gone over this before? The new GM crossovers are BIG, they have three rows of seats. Just because the price is similar to these cars it doesn't mean they'll be cross-shopped.
Only the Volvo XC90 has 3 rows of those listed. Otherwise you're talking about the Acura MDX. I wouldn't say BMW X5 or Merc GL because they're just too much more money. But for comparison purposes we should only be considering 3 row, large vehicles.
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Tool 10:20AM (1/19/2007)
A $33k base ain't bad. Seems to be a great value with some terrific content previously not seen on Buicks (especially the upmarket V6, xenons, and 6-spd).
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King 10:31AM (1/19/2007)
Don't they know that 80 year old's living in Florda don't drive SUV's.
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Jim Barns 10:22AM (1/19/2007)
The Enclave is a freakin full sized luxury SUV.
$34k is cheap!
This car is DIRT CHEAP!
Compare to QX56, Escalade, Sequoia, Navigator, CX-9, MDX!
This car is already at a 5-year on the market discounted price!
GM owns!
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weezer 4:13PM (1/19/2007)
Wow, I cannot for the life of me image ANYONE looking at this vehicle at those prices and seriously consider buying it, given all the competition that looks better, drives better and isn't a Buick. Buick doesn't even command the blue hair market anymore - that's Toyota's turf!
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