2016 Buick Enclave vs. 2015 Ford Explorer

2016 Buick Enclave vs. 2015 Ford Explorer - Front Left Comparison2016 Buick Enclave vs. 2015 Ford Explorer - Front Left Comparison
2016 Buick Enclave vs. 2015 Ford Explorer - Rear Right Comparison2016 Buick Enclave vs. 2015 Ford Explorer - Rear Right Comparison
2016 Buick Enclave vs. 2015 Ford Explorer - Dashboard Comparison2016 Buick Enclave vs. 2015 Ford Explorer - Dashboard Comparison
2016 Buick Enclave vs. 2015 Ford Explorer - Side Comparison2016 Buick Enclave vs. 2015 Ford Explorer - Side Comparison

What is the main difference between Enclave and Explorer?

Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, there is an $8,365 difference in the base MSRP. The 2016 Buick Enclave has a higher starting price than the 2015 Ford Explorer. And finally, the 2015 Explorer has a more powerful engine than the 2016 Enclave, but it gets 1.5 more miles on a gallon of fuel. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.6 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$39,065
$30,700
Engine
Engine
3.6L V-6
3.5L V-6
Horsepower
Horsepower
288 hp
290 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
15 MPG
17 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
22 MPG
24 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
18 MPG
20 MPG
Width
Width
86.7 in
90.2 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
79.0 in
78.9 in
Length
Length
201.9 in
197.1 in
Height
Height
71.7 in
70.4 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
118.9 in
112.6 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
110.8 ft2
108 ft2
Seats
Seats
7
7
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.4 in
41.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.3 in
43.1 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
61.6 in
61.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
39.4 in
40.5 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.8 in
39.8 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
61.3 in
61.0 in

Costs

2016 Buick Enclave

2015 Ford Explorer

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,150 - $3,350
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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