2015 Buick Enclave vs 2015 GMC Acadia

2015 Buick Enclave

2015 GMC Acadia

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AWD 4-Door Leather

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Enclave AWD 4-Door Leather	16	22	$43,177	$45,450
Enclave AWD 4-Door Premium	16	22	$46,839	$49,305
Enclave FWD 4-Door Convenience	17	24	$37,097	$39,050
Enclave FWD 4-Door Leather	17	24	$41,277	$43,450
Enclave FWD 4-Door Premium	17	24	$44,939	$47,305

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AWD 4-Door Denali

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Acadia AWD 4-Door Denali	16	23	$47,205	$49,690
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-1	16	23	$34,176	$35,975
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-2	16	23	$36,627	$38,555
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-1	16	23	$40,679	$42,820
Acadia AWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-2	16	23	$41,890	$44,095
Acadia FWD 4-Door Denali	17	24	$45,305	$47,690
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-1	17	24	$32,276	$33,975
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLE w/SLE-2	17	24	$34,727	$36,555
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-1	17	24	$38,779	$40,820
Acadia FWD 4-Door SLT w/SLT-2	17	24	$39,990	$42,095

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$43,177

$47,205

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$45,450

$49,690

Monthly Payment Estimate

$758 / month

$828 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Buick Enclave is one of the safest crossovers money can buy, and it impresses with its plus-sized chic styling and appointments.

While performance may not be its forte, the 2015 GMC Acadia is a strong contender as a replacement for the minivan in your driveway.

TCC Likes

Third-row seat more roomy than some
Second-row seats are adult-tested
Vast, lovely interior

Denali edition may as well be a Caddy
Exceptionally roomy
Seats up to eight

TCC Dislikes

Big, and handles that way
Pricey for a "premium" ute
Fuel economy

Is GMC a luxury badge?
Automatic is better, but still hesitates
Infotainment is good, not standard

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Interior Dimensions

Third Shoulder Room (in)

57.40

57.80

Second Leg Room (in)

36.80

Front Head Room (in)

40.40

40.30

Passenger Volume (ft³)

153.0

151.8

Second Hip Room (in)

57.00

57.80

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.60

Third Leg Room (in)

33.20

Second Head Room (in)

39.40

39.60

Passenger Capacity

Third Hip Room (in)

48.30

Second Shoulder Room (in)

61.30

61.00

Front Leg Room (in)

41.30

Third Head Room (in)

37.80

38.40

Front Hip Room (in)

57.20

58.00

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

70.30

70.40

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.10

Wheelbase (in)

118.90

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

79.00

78.9

Track Width, Front (in)

67.30

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.60

Length, Overall (in)

201.90

200.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

55.2

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

68.9

70.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

50.2

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

86.9

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

115.2

116.1

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

24.5

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

23.3

24.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

46.7

- TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.0 x 1.0

13.0 x 0.8

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.0

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

2.89

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P255/60R19

P255/55R20

Rear Tire Order Code

QUP

QQD

Front Tire Size

P255/60R19

P255/55R20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QUP

QQD

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

450

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

450

520

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4500

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

4500

5200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4922

4850

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x 7.5

20 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 x 7.5

20 x 7.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

11.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

270 @ 3400

Engine Order Code

LLT

Displacement

3.6L/217

3.6L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

288 @ 6300

Engine Type

Gas V6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

.74

0.742

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

4.484

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.842

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

- TBD -

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.000

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

2.882

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

2.872

Trans Order Code

M7x

M7X

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.16

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.414

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Summary

Vehicle Name

Buick Enclave

GMC Acadia

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

4 Door

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

H-Arm

Linked H-Arm

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Coil-Over Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8

9.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

3 (2014)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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